How to Fix Crushed Sofa Pillows

Fix crushed sofa pillows by fluffing them in the dryer.

Over time, sofa pillows suffer the effects of being leaned against, sat upon and even hugged tightly. Eventually, the once fluffy pillows may develop a crushed appearance that a simple patting can't correct. Don't toss them into the trash just yet; it's possible to improve the appearance of crushed sofa pillows and keep them attractive for a long time to come.

Things You'll Need

• Clothes dryer

Instructions

1. Examine the sofa pillows closely to make sure the material has no frayed ends and that the covers are sewn on securely.

2. Place the pillows into the dryer and set it to low heat. Allow them to remain there for approximately 10 minutes. You can also add a dryer sheet, if desired, to freshen the fabric. A few clean tennis balls can help fluff feather pillows.

3. Remove the pillows from the dryer and fluff them liberally with your hands.

4. Fluff the sofa pillows with your hands once every one to three days to maintain their appearance.

5. Toss them into the dryer about once each month to keep them from developing a crushed appearance.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid placing foam rubber filled sofa pillows into the dryer.

References

• JournalStar.com; Lorene Bartos: Pillows Need Care, Cleaning; Lorene Bartos; February 2010
• University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Bedding Care; Lorene Bartos