Top 10 ways to care for your down or feather pillow

Top 10 ways to care for your down or feather pillow


Your pillows may not last forever but lasting decades is not out of the question.
Folding them, putting them in a headlock, and using them for pillow fights will impact the longevity of your pillows. You don't have to baby them but if you can avoid abusing them your pillow will reward you with years of consistent support.
Feather pillows should not be washed. Feathers are designed by nature to help keep water off a birds back so please don't wash your feather pillows. Use a pillow protector or pillow case and wash that and send the actual pillow to a professional dry cleaner that has experience with cleaning down bedding.
Down pillows can be washed. But, you must make sure they are dried properly. Any moisture remaining on any of the down clusters will mold and mildew in less than 24 hours and your pillow will be ruined. So when you think it's done drying dry it some more. Think in terms of hours, like 4 hours on medium heat, and not in terms of 36 - 48 minutes which would be a dryers normal cycle time. No ... you don't need tennis balls.


If you bathe or shower at night before you go to bed make sure your hair is dry.
If you bathe or shower at night put on the moisturizing creams in the morning.
Buy a pillow protector or
Use a pillow case and wash it every weekend or whenever you strip the bed and wash the sheets.
Oils don't destroy a pillow in days, weeks or months but years. So anything you can do to prevent oils from getting to the down fill will prolong the life of your pillow.
Pillow protector and/or pillow case.
Moisture will destroy a pillow in days NOT weeks months or years. So anything you can do to prevent your pillow from trapping moisture will prolong the life of your pillow.
If you live in a humid climate DON'T hang it out outside on a clothes line to "air it out".
If you can smell it you already need a new pillow.

Washing Feather Pillows

Washing Feather Pillows


Can I wash feather pillows in a washing machine? And what is the best way to dry them?


Yes,
feather and down pillows can be cleaned in your machine, but make sure there are
no slits or tears in the covers and that the ticking is secure. For balance,
load two pillows at a time and use only a small amount of detergent. Set the
machine on the delicate cycle and give the pillows a second rinse. For drying,
place them in the dryer with several clean tennis shoes, which will aid in the
fluffing process. It's also a good idea to take them out periodically and fluff
by hand; use your fingers to break up any clumps. Pillows will take longer to
dry than a normal load of clothes. If they have a musty smell, set them in the
sun for a couple of hours

Checking for Quality and Comfort

Checking for Quality and Comfort
Step 1
Ask how the feathers have been treated or processed to reduce allergens, assure cleanliness and eliminate odors. If information is not included with the packaging and your vendor cannot provide this information, check the manufacturer's website. Most manufacturers who take extra steps to insure the cleanliness and safety of their feathers will say so in their on-line information pages.
Step 2
Feel the pillow to determine its degree of softness and also to feel for quills. If the feathers are too large you will be able to feel individual quills. Not only will this produce discomfort, but it will also be an indication that the pillow will lose loft more quickly than pillows stuffed with smaller and finer feathers.
Step 3
Listen to the pillow. If you squeeze and rub the pillow as you hold it to your ear, you will hear larger quills rubbing together. Consider that you will hear this as well when you are trying to sleep.
Step 4
Ask where the feathers are placed within the pillow. Some feather pillows feature an outer core of down or other material that add comfort and help keep quills from poking through the covering material and protect you as well from allergens produced by the feathers.
Step 5
Read the washing instructions. A good quality feather pillow should be machine washable and should come with detailed care instructions.

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The feather duster is the implementation used in the cleaning. It consists typically of a wooden-dowel handle and feathers from either the male or female ostrich bird that are wound onto the handle by a wrapped wire. It usually consists of dealing with a wooden dowel and feathers of either male or female ostrich birds that are on the wound by a wire wrapped handle. Dusters vary in size by are most often between 14 "and 32" in total length. Ashtrays vary in size from before and often between 14 "and 32" in total length. Some dusters have a retractable casing instead of a dowel handle. Some dusters have a mobile casing, instead of dealing with the wedge.
These dusters are typically used by rack-jobbers and truck drivers who need to dust store shelves, and like to retract the feathers into the handle to avoid damage. I usually use this shelf dusters by wholesalers, and truck drivers who need to dust shelves of stores, such as to retract the blades in the handle to avoid damage.


Feather dusters are effective in dusting tight areas, or areas where there are a lot of odds and ends to dust around. Feather dusters effective in narrow areas of dust, or areas where there are a lot of odds and ends to dust around it. The individual feathers are able to penetrate through the knick-knacks and pull the dust out of the area without disturbing items. Feathers individual is able to penetrate through talent, talent, and clouds of dust from the area without the items of concern.


On large open surfaces or walls, or in trying to get spider webs in the ceiling, either a feather duster or other dusters like lambswool or synthetic dusters will work. The large open surfaces or walls, or in an attempt to get the spider webs in the ceiling, either feather duster or other fumigants such as lambswool or synthetic dusters will work

How to Choose a Good Pillow

How to Choose a Good Pillow
Waking up with an aching neck and stiff muscles is never a pleasant experience. Choosing a good pillow can help you achieve a quality night of comfortable slumber. With so many pillow types and choices on the market, it may seem like an overwhelming task to find the one that works for you. By following a few tips, you can find a proper pillow for your sleeping style.

Instructions
1
Evaluate your sleeping position. This should be the prime factor in choosing a good pillow for you. Take note of whether you usually sleep on your side, stomach or back. Back sleepers should opt for thin pillows that cradle the neck, providing support. Side sleepers should choose firm pillows that give support for the area between the ear and shoulder. Stomach sleepers should opt for flat pillows, so your neck isn't turned at an uncomfortable angle.
2
Select your preferred filler material. Foam pillows come in different densities, from firm to soft. Memory foam molds to your body, reducing pressure points. Latex provides an option for those who want a mold- and mite-resistant material. Down pillows allow you to move the stuffing to provide support as needed.
3
Prepare to spend more money. Choosing the cheapest pillow on the market usually means lower quality and inferior filling, which may break apart quickly in comparison to one of higher quality.
4
Read user reviews of the specific pillow type you're considering on unbiased consumer websites. If the pillow has consistently high reviews, chances are it's a good product.
5
Visit stores that sell pillows and test them. By doing this, you'll have access to a range of pillow options. Spend time lying on an in-store bed in your preferred sleep position with the pillow. Test at least three or four different pillows and base your selection on personal comfort level.

How to Choose Pillows

Instructions
Things You'll Need
Allergy-free Bedding
Pillow Slips
Pillowcases
Pillows
1
Read labels to determine what a pillow is made of. Pillow fills can be polyester, foam, goose down or a combination of feathers and down. Down is usually more expensive. It's very soft and is easy to shape or mold to your head and body. Polyester, which is less expensive, is comfortable too, depending on the quality, but it won't fluff up the way down does.
2
Check the amount of fill in the pillow (how full it is). The more fill, the firmer the pillow.
3
Select a soft pillow if you sleep on your stomach or frequently move around. This will prevent you from straining your neck.
4
Buy a medium pillow for good support if you sleep on your back.
5
Try a firm pillow for maximum support if you sleep on your side.
6
Choose a cover fabric that's soft and breathable.
7
Make sure the pillow's seams are tightly sewn to prevent fill leakage.
8
Look for labels that say "hypo-allergenic" if you have allergies to certain types of pillow fill. Most manufacturers make "allergy-free" pillows now.
9
Purchase a pillow cover with a zipper if you suffer from allergies. It goes under your pillowcase and helps protect you from dust mites.