So you may have purchased one of those cooling pillows to combat the heat. But a “big question mark moment” suddenly appears – Does it even make sense to put a pillowcase on a cooling pillow? Won’t that affect or reduce the cooling? We can and should put a pillowcase on a cooling pillow, it …
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So you have a funky sour-smelling pillow that feels like it has been doused in vinegar? And the odor persists despite changing the pillow cover, and it will not go away no matter how many fresheners you spray on it? The sour vinegar smell on pillows is commonly caused by sweat and bacteria. As long …
Why Does My Pillow Smell Sour? (It’s Sweat & Bacteria) Read More »
So you have a pillow that has turned dirty and funky. But just which kinds of pillows are washable and which cannot be washed? The safest way to check if a pillow is washable is to look at its attached care instructions – It should clearly indicate if the pillow is washable, and also washing …
Which Pillows Are Washable (And Which Are Not Washable?) Read More »
Going on a camping trip? Need an extra mattress for a friend staying overnight? Air mattresses are a good option – They are affordable, easily available, and portable. But while they are great, there is just one problem with inflating the air mattress. Not everyone has an electric air pump at home, or it is …
9 Ways To Inflate Air Mattresses (With & Without Power) Read More »
There sure are tons of pillow sprays (or pillow mists) to choose from these days. But are they truly safe to use? Will it cause some “funky bad reactions” when used on a daily basis? Non-toxic pillow sprays made from natural ingredients are generally safe for use, even in the long term. But upon direct …
Are Pillow Sprays Safe? (Yes, But Not 100 Percent) Read More »
So you have just purchased a spanking new pillow and it came nicely packaged inside a bag. While it does look clean enough, the million-dollar question is – Should you still wash the new pillow as a precaution? It is not necessary to wash new pillows as they are pretty clean straight out of the …
So you (or a family member) have recently suffered from an unfortunate cold or flu, but that is thankfully over and recovery is on the way. One thing remains though, some cleaning still needs to be done to prevent the disease from spreading. It is recommended to do a thorough cleanup of the bed after …
How To Clean The Bed After Cold & Flu (And Recover Faster) Read More »
So you may have heard of this “white noise” thing that will supposedly help people to sleep better, but does it really work as advertised? As a small experiment, I used a white noise app as a sleeping aid for 3 days and came to a conclusion. White noise is not a miracle sleeping aid, …
Does White Noise Really Help With Sleep!? (A Personal Experience) Read More »
In most Western countries, wearing shoes at home is deemed appropriate. Owing to this cultural appropriateness, people are comfortable wearing shoes at home, even sleep with them on. But it is considered “rude and dirty” to be wearing shoes at home for Easterners, much more to sleep with them on. Which one is correct? Is …
Is It Bad To Sleep With Shoes On (Shoes VS Barefoot) Read More »
In shows and movies, we often see people put fires out by using blankets and coats. So in the unfortunate event of a smartphone or gadget explosion in the middle of sleep, will a blanket be the best emergency tool to put out a fire? Blankets do catch on fire, but it may not burn …
Will A Blanket Catch Fire (Will They Stop Fires?) Read More »
