by Staff Writer
A pillow-top mattress can be a boon for your sleeping habits, but without the proper maintenance, you'll feel like you're fighting your pillow. Fortunately, there are several proven methods to help restore your mattress with minimal effort. Learning how to fluff a pillow-top mattress is a breeze, and once you've got it down, you'll never fear a deflated pillow top again.
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.
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.
Hang up the mattress top. Remove the mattress top, if possible, and take it outside to hang over a sturdy clothesline.
Beat the mattress. Beat the mattress top with a broom handle, moving all around the pillow top's surface. If the pillow top is hanging on a clothesline, do this outside. It should take about 10 to 20 minutes to fluff the pillow top. Now lay down for a nap; you've earned it!
