Read on to learn more about memory foam and discover ways to fix your pillow if it is not expanding. I\u2019ll walk you through the steps and answer some questions you might have about this fantastic foam!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In this post, we'll cover:<\/p>\n
- Be Patient With Your Pillow<\/a><\/li>
- Heat Your Pillow<\/a><\/li>
- Fluff Your Pillow<\/a><\/li>
- Clean Your Pillow<\/a><\/li>
- Cool Your Pillow<\/a><\/li>
- How To Take Care of Your Memory Foam Pillow<\/a><\/li>
- What Is Memory Foam Made Of?<\/a><\/li>
- Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
- Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>Be Patient With Your Pillow<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Memory foam is often vacuum-sealed for shipping to make life easier for everyone involved and protect the pillow or mattress. Since memory foam can be bulky and heavy but is easy to compress, most manufacturers will suck all of the air out of the pillow, reducing its size and weight significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve just received your memory foam pillow in the mail or if it came in a box, you should expect it to take some time to rise after you open it up. This re-fluffing process can take several hours, and it may even take an entire day in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long it takes for the foam to come back to life will depend on factors like the thickness of the foam and its temperature. If your memory foam pillow has just arrived or been compressed for a long time, the best thing you can do is put it in a warm room with good airflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These conditions will help the pillow rise into shape the quickest. That\u2019s because the warmth will soften up the pillow, and it will need to refill itself with air. However, if your pillow is brand-new and has not risen within 72 hours, it may be a good idea to contact the manufacturer\u2019s customer service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Heat Your Pillow<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the biggest complaints about memory foam is how it traps and retains body heat. Part of that is necessary because heat makes memory foam more moldable. The way that memory foam forms so perfectly around your body is because your body\u2019s heat warms the foam around you, allowing the foam to soften. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When memory foam is too cold, the viscoelasticity decreases
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<\/a>, and the foam becomes stiff and rigid. If you\u2019re not able to wait for your new pillow to expand on its own, or if your pillow has been squished under your luggage in the trunk of your cold car, applying a little heat to it can help it return to shape faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fluff Your Pillow<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your pillow is looking a little sad, or if it\u2019s just not quite as full as you want it to be, you can try plumping it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
