How to Fluff a Pillow-top Mattress

A pillow-top mattress can be a boon for your sleeping habits, but without the proper maintenance, your dreamy pillow-top mattress can turn into a nightmare. Fortunately, there are several proven methods to help restore your pillow-top mattress with minimal effort. Learning how to fluff a pillow-top mattress is a breeze, and once you know how to do it, you'll never fear a deflated pillow-top again.

1. Rotate the mattress. Periodically rotate the mattress from end to end, putting the foot end on the headboard side and vice versa. This will help reduce the need to fluff the mattress, which can cause stress to the fabric. Because pillow-top mattresses are often only padded on one side, this is generally the best method for reducing wear. However, if you have a mattress with double-sided pillow-top comfort you may also want to flip it over once a year.

2. Vacuum the mattress. Before fluffing the mattress, you'll want to eliminate as much dust as possible. Remove all the sheets from the mattress. Vacuum the outer surface of the mattress and pillow-top using a canister vacuum with a hose attachment. Even if you're not fluffing the mattress, you may want to vacuum it monthly to reduce allergens.

3. Hang up the mattress top. Remove the mattress top, if possible, and take it outside to hang over a sturdy clothesline. If your mattress does not have a removable pillow-top, skip straight to the next step.

4. Beat the mattress. Put on a dust mask and beat the mattress top with a clean broom head, moving all around the pillow-top's surface. If the pillow-top is hanging on a clothesline, do this outside. Then, climb on the bed and roll with your body straight from one end to the other. It should take about 10 to 20 minutes to fluff the pillow-top mattress. Now lie down for a nap; you've earned it!

1. Fluffing a pillow-top mattress can take almost an hour, so plan accordingly.

2. Do not try to fluff your pillow-top with the bedding still on. This will cause the dust to become trapped and could cause respiratory issues.

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