Fluff feather pillows daily to restore loft

Q: What's the best way to care for feather pillows? A: Start with an ounce of prevention: Encase pillows in zippered protective covers. Launder the covers monthly, and fluff pillows daily to restore their loft. At least twice a year, machine wash pillows on the gentle cycle. (Dry-clean only if the casing fabric requires it.) Dissolve half the usual amount of mild liquid detergent in the water before adding the pillows, and wash two together to balance the load. Do not use bleach, which can eat away...