| When you think of the ultimate bed pillow, a | | | | should use a hypoallergenic zippered case on |
| fluffy down filled pillow probably comes to | | | | the pillow and then you should cover that |
| mind. However, with all of the people who | | | | case with a case that matches your sheets. |
| suffer from allergies, a down pillow is a bad | | | | This keeps your pillow from becoming a haven |
| idea, right? Actually, many of todays down | | | | for dust mites. |
| pillows have been designed to be | | | | |
| hypoallergenic. | | | | If your pillow becomes wet, remove all cases |
| | | | and put it in a sunny spot to dry. Allowing |
| Before you buy a down pillow, be sure you | | | | your pillow to remain damp is a bad idea, |
| take a close look at the information label on | | | | because it could actually grow mold or |
| the pillow. Some pillows are filled with a | | | | bacteria if it doesn't dry properly. |
| mixture of chopped foam and feathers to save | | | | |
| on manufacturing costs. These pillows may be | | | | Although washing down pillows causes them to |
| cheaper to buy, but they are not true down | | | | wear out more quickly, there are times when |
| pillows. Other pillows are filled with | | | | you just have to wash them. Read the pillow's |
| artificial materials that simulate down | | | | label to be sure that there are no special |
| instead of true down feathers. Of course, | | | | care instructions. Some of these pillows must |
| even if you find a pillow that contains true | | | | be dry cleaned if they are soiled. However, |
| down, you still need to check the tag. Be | | | | most down pillows should be washed in a |
| sure it says that the feathers have been | | | | washing machine in cold water using mild |
| cleaned to remove allergens and dirt before | | | | detergent. Once you wash the pillow, you |
| they were used. | | | | should carefully wring out as much water as |
| | | | possible by hand. Then, put your pillow in |
| Once you find a quality down pillow, you will | | | | the dryer and set the dryer to the most |
| need to take care of it properly. After all, | | | | delicate setting. You may want to add a |
| these pillows are not cheap and you don't | | | | tennis ball to the dryer as well. Believe it |
| want to have to replace them any time soon. | | | | or not, this ball will prevent your pillow |
| To keep your pillow from becoming soiled, | | | | from turning into a lumpy misshapen mess. |
| always use a pillowcase on it. Ideally, you | | | | |