buying pillows

rainbow_carnage

dear all,

i could really use some advice on buying pillows. i never seem to get it right. it doesn't matter how much i spend, they never seem to last for more than a few months. is that normal? i don't remember my mother replacing our pillows anywhere near as often.

my husband is allergic to down, so we only buy synthetic ones. i've tried squeezing the pillows while in the store, but frankly i can't tell how good or bad they are. sure some feel more full than others, but i can't tell how long that will last.

if someone could recommend a brand/type of pillow, or at least how to pick out a good one, i'd very much appreciate it.

thanks in advance.

sharronloves2spend

hi there, i bought some of those "rebound" pillows from argos about 6 years ago and there still going strong, i wash them about four times a year and sometimes when they come out of the washing machine they are ickldy pigledy but i just cut the top put my hand in straighten it out and sew back up they also came with pilllow protecters and theyve helped , i also think they are synthetic, hope this helps. (ithink i paid £8 for the pair)

r.mac_2

About 6 months ago i replaced our pillows with sainsburys 2 for £8.99 (i think- certainly wouldn't ahve paid more than that).

they are great and synthetic so i can wash them - although I havn't needed to yet.

HTH

Jayar

About 5 years ago we bought Dunlopillow latex foam pillows and they are still going strong.
I only ever hand wash and air dry them.

whatatwit

My top tip for washing fibre pillows to stop the going all mis-shapen.

Pin through each corner using a large nappy pin.
Safety pins unless huge tend not to big enough.

LJM

i have a tip pop a tennis ball in the dryer with pillows its supposed to plump them back up to keep there normal shape

moggins

I bought the Rebound pillows from Argos too and they have been brilliant, still as good as new after 3 years.

floyd

I too am allergic to down and I love the Dunlopillows, they have them in varying grades of firmness too