Ideal Pillow

Do Kids Need Pillows?

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:47:00 +0000

Yes, kids need pillows! But often times children's pillows are too large and can lead to future head and neck problems. Read more...

Did you know...

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:33:00 +0000

In 10th century China lots of the population slept with pillows?

Made from hard substances though like bamboo, jade, porcelain, wood and bronze.
decorated with geometric shapes, plants, animals, people.

In Greece and Rome the privileged class used pillows and guess what?? They were soft!

reeds, feathers and straw
intricate embroidered pillows emerged in Medieval (European) times.

ancient Egyptians not only had condos made of stone…their pillows were too.

The Review Are In!

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0000

People are loving Ideal Pillow! See what a customized pillow can do for you...

Health Benefits of a Customized Pillow

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Ever wondered how a pillow can help your health?

New Pillows: Care and feeding directions

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Whether your bed pillows are made with synthetic filling, foam, or natural materials (such as down), chances are you will eventually need to clean them. While it is important to differentiate between these materials when cleaning your pillows at home, learning to do so will save you the time and cost of having them professionally cared for by a dry cleaner.

Pillows containing loose synthetic fillings are advantageous because they are more durable, more hypoallergenic, and less expensive than pillows containing natural materials. More importantly, they are a lot easier to clean than natural pillows. Your best bet when cleaning a synthetic pillow is to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for doing so on the pillow’s label. For this reason, it might be a good idea to remove and save your pillows’ labels for future reference.
Generally, it is safe to place pillows with synthetic fillings in a commercial washer and dryer. Be sure to use cold water and a non-abrasive detergent. Dry the pillows on low heat and add tennis balls (or some clean sneakers) to the dryer to help the pillows retain their shape. Pillows are bulky and require adequate space to move around in a commercial washer or dryer; therefore, it is best that they be cleaned separately from your other bed linens and washables.

Foam or “memory foam” pillows are also made from synthetic materials and can be treated similar to pillows containing loose synthetic fillings. When cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s directions for care. While hand-washing foam pillows in lukewarm soapy water is preferred, they can be cleaned using a commercial washer. Keep foam pillows in their covers in order to prevent fraying. Foam pillows washed in a commercial washer should be laid flat in a cool, dry place in order to dry; never dry foam pillows in a commercial dryer.

Pillows containing natural filling, or down, require the most care when cleaning. It is recommended that down pillows be dry cleaned by a professional, and only when necessary. Keeping down pillows in pillowcases and fluffing them regularly to reduce matting will reduce the need for cleaning. If necessary, a down pillow can be hand-washed in warm soapy water and hung out to dry. While drying, be sure to shake the pillow occasionally to reduce matting. Keep drying down pillows out of the sun, which can cause an unpleasant smell. Also, do not allow down pillows to remain wet after washing: wet down pillows can attract mold and mildew.
Important: Most down pillows will benefit more from a simple airing-out than a thorough cleaning. You can give new life to a down pillow by setting it outside on a dry sunny day. Then, re-fluff by tossing the pillow into the dryer for about 20 minutes (on low heat) with a fabric softener sheet and some tennis balls. It is recommended that down pillows be replaced every 4-5 years.
Knowing these guidelines will allow you to properly care for and extend the life of your synthetic, foam, and natural pillows.
Reprinted from HYPERLINK http://www.essortment.com/home/howcleanpillow_sift.htm

Happy 4th of July!

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:26:00 +0000

Ideal Pillow wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July. And while it may not be as important as the Declaration of Independence, Ideal Pillow is proud to offer a money back guarantee

The Difference

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:26:00 +0000

What's the difference between Ideal Pillow and others?

Our First Blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Ideal Pillow) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:50:00 +0000

We're super excited to be writing the first ever blog for Ideal Pillow! In case you don't know how the Ideal Pillow was created, here you go:

"The design and ingenuity behind the Ideal Pillow product was developed in 2004, by a chiropractor, Dr. Mark Hooper. During Dr. Hooper’s 25 years of practice, he and his colleagues had tried virtually every pillow on the market with little success in matching the right pillow to their patients. After countless recommending new sleep positions, specialty pillows, and “state of the art” sleep aids, he realized people still weren't finding a pillow made specifically for them as individuals. Combining years of research with his expertise and experience, Dr. Hooper configured a system based on varying body measurements, sleeping positions and personal characteristics. The Ideal Pillow emerged as the first computerized system designed to carefully customize a pillow to you the individual."