Today I’m blogging about pillows. We decorate with them, we have pillow fights with them, we fluff them, stack them, and lay in piles of them. We even put our pets and our sparkly tiaras on them! Sadly I don’t have a tiara. But,if I did it would be on a purple velvet pillow….
How To Plump Up Your Throw Pillows
This little trick works well with smaller throw pillows. Place one pillow at a time into your clothes dryer along with two tennis balls. Do Not use this process on silk pillows. Make sure your pillow has plenty of room inside the dryer to tumble around. Turn it on to medium heat and let the pillow tumble for about 30 minutes. The tennis balls will beat the dust particles out and fluff the pillow up. You can even toss in a dryer sheet to add a touch of fresh scent
Replacing Down Pillows
It’s best to replace down pillows every two years. Of course you‘ll need to replace them sooner if they have an odor. An easy way to tell if it needs replacing is to fold the pillow in half and squeeze out the air . If it doesn’t spring back into shape. It’s time to replace it.
Replacing Polyester Or Synthetic Filled Pillows
It’s best to replace these pillows every year. Dust mites and allergens accumulate in your pillows over time.
Memory Foam Pillows
Replace these pillows every year unless the manufacturer suggests otherwise. Most memory foam pillows are hypoallergenic. In addition memory foam pillows come in a variety of shapes. I personally have used a cervical pillow. It has an odd shape but works well.
That’s it my sweet bloggy friends. I hope shared a tip that you can use.
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Pam@over50feeling40
May 12, 2011 at 04:32 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am off to try this tennis ball idea!! I love pillows and have many with my decor, but dealing with the dust and cat hair makes my allergies worse…so this just might work.
Thanks, Katie!!
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh you are going to love this trick! Hugs
Odie Langley
May 12, 2011 at 06:03 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Success!! A couple of clicks and I was here so it does work. Sorry about all the other folks that used to be in your family. At least I know how to get here easily and will be back soon.
(((HUGS)))
Odie
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello my friend. Hugs!
Mitzi
May 12, 2011 at 07:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Awesome tips for fluffing and when to change out your pillows! Love it. Guess I need to purchase some new pillows for the bed. THANKS!!!
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:23 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Time to go shopping. xo
The Style Sisters
May 12, 2011 at 08:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
HI Katherine,
Thanks for stopping by my blog today….. Love your blog and the all great tips and tricks! It is great meeting new people in the bloggy world
Karin
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Karin, happy to see a comment from you. Hugs!
thisisme
May 12, 2011 at 10:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Wow! Great tips, and I shall certainly be putting my smaller pillows into the tumble dryer. Dust mites! Ugh!!
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:24 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
You’ll be happy to rid your toss pillows of those yucky dust mites, giggle. Hugs!
Emily
May 12, 2011 at 11:41 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hi there, your newest follower would be me. Great pillow tips, and I need them, pillow queen here, pillows everywhere. Always room for more. Glad to have found your blog.
Stop by and pay me a visit………….
~Emily
The French Hutch
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Emily, so nice to see a comment from you. I am following oyur lovely blog too. Hugs!
Ms. A
May 12, 2011 at 11:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m way behind in the pillow replacing department! I loath shopping for new ones.
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I know. hang in there…only takes a few minutes. Hugs!
Steph
May 12, 2011 at 13:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
i’ve heard they need to be replaced… i feel badly knowing they will sit in the city dump… i wonder what we can do to reduce, reuse… anyone, anyone??? obviously, i am behind in replacing mine! lol
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Unfortunately I have not been able to come up with a hygienic way to re-purpose them.
Hugs
Melanie
May 12, 2011 at 16:35 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great idea about the tennis balls. I also did a post on pillows, but it wasn’t quite as beautiful as yours! Down on the Farm: Feather Pillows at http://www.hereslivinthedream.blogspot.com/2011/02/down-on-farm_08.html
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:26 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ll stop by and read your post. Hugs
Mina
May 13, 2011 at 18:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Oh, I love pillows. When my daughter was a little girl she used to wear her boa and tiara while helping me clean around the house. It was hilarious!
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Mina, I have a wonderful mental image of this, thank you. Hugs!!!
~ Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
May 13, 2011 at 18:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for the great info! Thank you also for featuring me on your cottages page! I’ve added your button to my featured page! I’m searching for some pretty burlap or linen pillows now for my living room, as well as some neat modern pillows for my grandmother! Crazy, I love antiques, and Grandma wants fresh and modern. . . .!
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love your blog I am honored to be part of yours too. Hugs!
Kathy
May 14, 2011 at 04:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Katherine (I have always wanted to be a Katherine – when my parents named me they named me Kathy- once I mentioned to my dad that I wanted to change my name to Catherine – he became very angry – the subject was dropped)
Anyhow – terrific post! Will try the tennis ball method!
Thanks for sharing this,
Kathy
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Kathy I can so relate to your comment. I am a Katherine yet people for 1/2 of my life insisted on calling me Kathy. I never liked it. Finally Kathy was replaced by Katie which I can tolerate but have always preferred my given name Katherine. Big Hugs!
jollyjillys
May 14, 2011 at 07:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Im a new follower from the uk
Love your blog its really great
please come visit me anytime
http://www.jollyjillys.blogspot.com
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Welcome , I follow your blog too. Hugs!
Sandi @ Rose Chintz Cottage
May 14, 2011 at 13:45 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi Katherine,
Thank you for your visit to my Pink Saturday post. I love pillows too and I have oodles of them on my bed. Nothing makes a bed look more comfy or luxurious than pillows! Your tips are great. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
kath1960
May 15, 2011 at 07:30 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hello Sandi, thank you so much for your visit. Hugs