3 ways to inflate a collapsed pillow simply, cotton pillow like new

Pillows are one of the tools that make human sleep more comfortable and pleasant. However, keeping the pillow lying like new is still a question that causes many people a headache. So let’s refer to the following simple ways to inflate a collapsed pillow!

Inflate the knee with a karate chop

Inflate the knee with a karate chop

This method may sound too strange to many people, but this is the most basic and convenient trick to make the pillow easy to inflate again.

First, lay the pillow horizontally, use your forearm to tighten it in the middle of the knee like in karate strokes and then fold the knee in half and adjust it to match the size of the pillow case. After opening, the result is that the pillow will expand and return to the state it was in when you bought it.

To force all the air out of the pillow. Use your hand to stroke vigorously from the center of the pillow outward until the pillow is flat. If you don’t see results yet, don’t worry. Use the handle to hold the two corners and the same edge of the pillow against a certain point , so that after a while, the pillow will gradually return to its original state.

Inflate the pillow core by hand

Inflate the pillow core by hand

This can be considered the most convenient and basic way to make the pillow look like new. The cause of the pillow often collapsing is due to dirt and sweat accumulated inside the pillow. So, first wash and dry the pillow completely.

Then, use the hands to hold the two opposite sides of the pillow, squeeze the pillow from both sides to loosen the cotton and continue with the other 2 sides, repeating for 30 seconds. If the case of the cotton ball is quite large, you should use your hands to separate and massage to loosen the cotton easily.

Next, lay the pillow flat and hit the pillow with your hand to spread the amount of cotton in the pillow more evenly. Next, put the pillow straight and lean on a point, use your hands to tap the opposite corners several times and do it with the other 2 corners.

Finally, place the pillow on the bed and gently tap the surface of the pillow a few times to inflate the pillow like new.

Inflate the pillow with a washing machine

Inflate the pillow with a washing machine

This method is said to be the most effective way to inflate the pillow. Before sending pillows to wash and dry, check the pillow label to adjust the amount of water and detergent appropriately.

It is recommended to combine a few specialized laundry balls because the shape of the ball has a spherical shape, which is beneficial for removing dirt and cleaning deep inside the pillow. Thanks to that, the cotton in the pillow will also be more loose and cotton.

After the pillow is washed, it will switch to the completely dry mode. Then, just pat the pillow edge like the 2 ways above to get the desired results.

Tips to keep the pillow intestines inflated for a long time

Tips to keep the pillow intestines inflated for a long time

The ways to inflate the pillow is just a way to maintain the condition and function of the pillow for a certain time. So, here are some tips to keep the pillow inflated and used for a long time:

• Turn the pillow over and over often to minimize the weight on one side.
• Change the position of the pillow: Instead of using a pillow to support your head, you can also use a pillow as a hug pillow and vice versa.
• Because the pillow is prone to moisture accumulation , you should dry the pillow in the sun . Both kill bacteria in the pillow, while helping the pillow increase softness and fluffiness.
• Like the above methods , regularly inflate the pillow is also one of the tips that can keep the pillow intestines inflated longer.

Hopefully, with the above ways to inflate the pillow will help you solve your problem, and get a better sleep!

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