How to Fluff a Pillow the Right Way
If you’re like us, you might also be very fond of sleeping on a cosy mattress and supportive, cloudy pillows. However, even high-quality pillows in Singapore need some TLC to stay in top shape. This includes frequent pillow cleaning and fluffing.
Like your mattress, your pillows are also essential to maintaining a restful sleep. Pillows, when in their best shapes, support the healthy alignment of your spine, helping you sleep well and pain-free. Giving your pillows the care that they deserve can help maintain their quality for longer while giving you your best sleep quality.
If you want to prolong the quality and lifespan of your pillow, make sure to give it some regular fluffing. But did you know that there are many ways you can fluff your pillows? And some work better for specific types of pillows too. Let’s talk about what to do and not do when fluffing a pillow for the best results.
Why Is It Important to Fluff Your Pillow?
A pillow provides its best support when it is at its correct loft and shape. To support your sleeping position, your pillow must be lofty enough to keep your spine aligned. It should also be fluffy enough to contour your body's natural curves and reduce the tension your head and neck receive when you lie down.
A flat pillow can become too uncomfortable and unsupportive for your rest. A lumpy and saggy pillow can also put your body in an awkward position, which causes you to wake up with several pains in the morning. Not to mention, a weary pillow can disturb your sleep and cause chronic sleep deprivation. Since your pillow receives inconsistent pressure when you sleep, it can wear out quicker when not properly fluffed or maintained.
To ensure the best quality of your pillow, make sure to fluff it every few days.
How to Fluff Your Pillow by Hand
Fluffing a pillow by hand is probably one of the easiest and most accessible ways to preserve its quality. Here are some easy and right steps to fluff your pillow by hand.
- Grab the pillow you want to fluff and place it on a firm surface, such as your lap or mattress. Gently push it in and out to break lumpy pieces and allow air to enter the pillow’s structure. While doing this, you can reshape your pillow using your hands.
- If you have down, feather, or fibre pillows, it’s best to hit the pillow to break down lumpy parts.
- Squeeze and shake the pillows to retain their shape and fluff. Massaging your pillows now and then can also help you retain their best shape.
- Repeat the steps that apply to your pillow type a few times to get the best results.
How to Fluff Your Pillow Using a Dyer
Before proceeding to this step, make sure to check your pillows’ care instructions. If you just finished washing your pillows, fluffing a pillow using your dryer will certainly help you save time while giving you the best results. Most down pillows are not suggested for tumble-drying. However, many pillow types are safe to machine dry provided that you follow the correct temperature guidelines.
- If your pillow is dryer-safe, remove the pillowcase and carefully follow the dryer instructions indicated on the manufacturer’s label.
- Maintain a low temperature when using a dryer to prevent your pillow from being damaged during the process.
- If you’re fluffing a pillow after washing it, make sure that it is dry enough before proceeding with the process since wet or damp pillows are easily compressed.
- Get a tennis ball or a similar item and put it in a sock, then put it in the dryer to help knead the pillow materials. Another alternative is a DIY cloth ball or small, dyer-safe stuffed animals.
- Use low-heat dryer settings for 20 minutes to complete the process.
What Should You Do After Fluffing the Pillow?
After fluffing your pillows, give them some fresh air to naturally let airflow separate the materials inside the sleeping solution. This can also help address unnecessary odours and wick away excess moisture that can cause mould and mildew buildups.
If possible, air your pillows outside under the sun for at least 2–3 hours to get a little bit more fluff and tackle bacteria and odours.
Should You Wash Your Pillow Before Fluffing?
You don’t need to wash your pillows every time you fluff them. However, we highly recommend washing your pillows at least twice a year to preserve their quality for a longer time. Again, if you decide to fluff your pillows after washing, make sure that they are fully dry before fluffing their materials.
When Should You Replace Your Pillow?
While we strive to take care of our sleeping solutions, like mattresses and pillows, to extend their lifespans, it’s also important to stay honest when it’s already time for a change.
If you’ve been using your pillows for a couple of months or years, what you need might not be extra fluffing but a change of pillows. The average lifespan of a pillow is 1 to 2 years.
When your pillows get old, their material begins to sag or break down, and they lose their support. Flat or saggy pillows are also firmer and less comfortable than lofty and fluffy ones.
Remember that choosing the right pillow is vital to ensuring your comfort during sleep. Thus, it is also a crucial part of your health that you don’t want to compromise. Knowing this, make sure to understand your sleeping needs and do some research to bring your best pillows home.
Improve Your Sleep Quality with Somnuz
High-quality pillows in Singapore come in a variety of materials and structures to offer personalised benefits based on the sleeper’s specific sleep requirements. At Somnuz, we offer a specialised contour pillow made from high-quality latex to give you a comfortable and breathable sleeping experience. Our Somnuz pillows provide specialised head and neck support based on your sleeping position.
If it’s already time to switch your pillows, you can conveniently shop for a new Somnuz pillow online or visit our experience centres to test the Somnuz quality.
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