Thursday, September 21, 2006

New Visco Elastic Tempur-Pedic Pillows

For those who like the Tempur-Pedic/Visco Elastic pillows, Tempur-Pedic has a new offering to meet the needs of those who fluctuate between sleeping on their sides AND back.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tempur-Pedic, which has made visco-elastic mattresses a hot commodity on retail floors, is now turning up the marketing heat on its visco pillows.
The visco bedding leader has long packed a potent pillow lineup. It used the July Las Vegas Market to turn the spotlight on pillows, including the introduction of its seventh model, The SymphonyPillow by Tempur-Pedic.
That dual-sided pillow, which will retail for $99 and ships to dealers by the end of this month, features a new, softer formulation of the company’s proprietary Tempur material. One side is gently arched to provide additional head and neck support for back sleepers, while the other side’s more conventional shape gives a more traditional feel and works well for side sleepers, the company said.

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Friday, September 15, 2006

Leather Pillows

These sumptuous Leather Pillows could fit a multitude of decor styles: contemporary, traditional, or southwestern. Plus, Free shipping for all orders over $89 at Black Forest Decor. Use coupon Code CJ56 when ordering.




Brown Leather Pillow with Fringe
Brown Leather Pillow w/ Fringe
Dk Brown Leather Pillow with Studs - Santa Fe
Leather Pillow With a Cross
Dark Brown Leather Pillow w/ Studs - Santa Fe

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Martha Stewart on Pillow Cleaning

This question of 'how to clean a pillow' was recently posted to Martha Stewart at The Toronto Star.
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Q. Can I clean store-bought pillows in the washing machine?

A. Whether made of natural fibres (such as down) or synthetic materials (often polyester), most pillows can be washed in the machine. They should be cleaned every three to six months to remove mould, bacteria and odours. Read instructions on the tag to make sure the pillow is not dry clean only.

It's best to use a front-loading washer, since pillows tend to float and stay dry in spots in a top-loading machine. If you don't have such an appliance, consider going to a self-service laundry. Set the machine on its gentlest cycle, using warm water. Add a small amount of liquid soap (powder detergent may leave a residue), and then fill loosely with your pillows. Repeat the rinse cycle a second time to remove soap completely.

If the tags say the pillows can be dried, place them in the dryer along with a couple of clean canvas tennis shoes or tennis balls to break up any clumps of filling. Use a low heat setting, and allow a few hours for the pillows to dry. Between cycles, take them out to fluff. For pillows that shouldn't go in the dryer (usually the foam kind), dry them on a rack or a clothesline.