Pillow Talk

Thursday, February 23, 2006

For pillows to keep their shape and feel you're going to have to do a little work. Mrs. Fixit says all that comfort doesn't come easy. She has some tips to make sure you're getting a good night's sleep.

Checklist:
pillow
dryer
tennis balls
zip-on pillow covers

Solut ion:
TIP 1 - If you have allergies and are concerned about dust mites, put your pillow in the freezer for a few hours. It will kill them, and then you can clean your pillows.

TIP 2 - You can wash most polyester, foam and down pillows. Wash them on a gentle cycle with cool water. Don't wash more than two pillows at a time or you could break your washer. Run the pillows through a second spin cycle just to be sure all of the excess moisture is out of them.

TIP 3 - Check the label on your pillow to see whether they can be tossed in the dryer on low heat. If it can, put a few clean tennis balls in the dryer with them. The balls will keep them filling even.

TIP 4 - Don't wash the pillows too often. In between washings, invest in some zip-on pillow covers. These will help keep body oils off of them and keep dust to a minimum. Wash the pillow protectors when you change your sheets. Just remember to wash the pillow protectors when you change your sheets.