Pillows--specifically for one's bed--are relatively easy to understand when it comes to form and function. So one may argue that my "preferences" are only to help pillows so that they may fulfill their purpose. This is to provide a place to rest one's head. And in case you haven't already surmised, resting my particular head can be a bit challenging at times.
To start, a hypoallergenic zippered sleeve to seal the pillow is required. This is a must not just for the pillow with head privileges, but for all the pillows sharing nearby space, shams or no shams. I have never understood why anyone would encase their mattress and box spring, but leave their pillow or pillows vulnerable. Think about it...a real head scratcher!
Soft or hard, pillow preference is personal. For those of us who appreciate options, why not have both? I keep a set of each on my own bed as well as on the guest bed for visitors. I do not believe I have ever encountered a bed with too many pillows, but unfortunately on occasion, found too few.
When placing the ironed case (or two) over the sealed pillow, do so with the case opening resting on the same side as seal zipper. This leaves the other side of the pillow completely smooth; an important element of a good night's sleep. Better yet, not waking up in the morning with wrinkles and zipper imprints across your forehead is most helpful to one's well being. Just a suggestion.
Ever important is scent. Although all are white, I NEVER wash my pillow cases with my husband's t-shirts or our kitchen sponges. It matters not whether the washing machine water is hot or cold, the detergent is hypoallergenic, unscented or mountain fresh. No excuses.
Regarding scent, years ago my friend Jen introduced me to Bath Junkie's custom scented "domain spray". I use it religiously on all my linens and is by far the best I have found. Find yourself counting stinking sheep? Try a hint of lavender on your pillow instead.
Ahh Lavender Domain Spray from Bath Junkie....what would I do without it? Curl up and die I think. Just got a new shipment and have been spraying the bed and pillows quite liberally the last few nights. Yehaw.
ReplyDeleteAs for keeping the zippered end of the pillow on the open end of the pillow case, well, DUH. Who does not do this? Gabriella is the only strange person I know who actually WANTS the zipper 'in' Can you imagine such a travesty? You can actually hurt yourself on those damn zippers.
Anyway, thanks for more fun and insightful tips Miss Perri!