Charlottechicken Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I have a Dunlopillow, who sells them now, I'd love another! I don't do duvet covers, just cover the duvet with a bedspread, much nicer I also have a fitted fake sheepskin thing on the mattress, which traps pockets of air (so is cool in summer and warm in winter ) and is a nice cheap way of making a bed comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I bought my last Dunlopillos in Makro - they were well priced too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 There is nothing better than a good nights sleep! So glad you got one Lesley. I tossed and turned most of the night last night - much to the OH annoyance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I have a Dunlopillow, who sells them now, I'd love another! Amazingly, Amazon sells the one I like: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlopillo-Super-Comfort-Latex-Pillow/dp/B000LNIRTM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1199655364&sr=8-2 They also have a softer version called Serenity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I tried one of those Dunlopillow ones - I couldn't cope with the smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Glad you have your bed sorted Lesley, sounds wonderful, I love a cosy bed! I've used dunlopillos for years, until buying a couple of square european pillows when in France last year. Only bought them initially to use in the tent but they are so comfy they've gone on the permanent bed. I wish I'd kept the wrapper because I haven't a clue what they are - some sort of hollofibre, but keep their shape brilliantly! My dunlopillos were due for replacement as they were quite a few years old and these have been a cheap and effective replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I tried one of those Dunlopillow ones - I couldn't cope with the smell What smell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 They smell rubbery to me - it lasted for ages until I just couldn't live with it I have a very sensitive nose - it causes me all sorts of problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Bought a new warm duvet the other day - half price at Sainsburys as 2 duvets on top of each other and snuggling up to DH was the only way i could keep warm! Need a new matress next - ours is a bit lumpy... As for changing duvet covers... Anyone else have problems doing this when there are cats around?! Mine are a nightmare! (Is reason why it doesn't get changed as often as it should - honest!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 They smell rubbery to me - it lasted for ages until I just couldn't live with it I have a very sensitive nose - it causes me all sorts of problems Actually, I do remember that now and it does last for quite a while! Probably a good idea to air it for a few days before using, but I'm too impatient. The smell reminds me that i have a lovely new pillow! Mine's on order from Amazon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sometimes Pillows (and most bedding) can have a faint fishy smell when new - that's the fire retardant. Hence, I always wash new bedding before using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 If I'd washed the pillows before use, I could guarantee that they'd go lumpy! The smell has gone now. i washed the sheets and pillowcases first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sorry Lesley - that's what I meant - I hang the pillows out on the line for a blow. There's a great place in Banbury that launders duvets and pillows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've had ours airing in front of the open bedroom window all through the day - the smell has just about gone now. With hindsight I wouldn't have immediately put coloured pillowcases on the old pillows and given them to Jazz for her bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Have you thought about spraying them with a little water with lavender oil in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Ive got a Tempur pillow and take it with me whenever I stay away from home. I used to have terrible problems getting comfortable before, but now just put my head down and that's me sorted! I'd love a Tempur matress cover but as I know what the pillow cost 2 years ago, I expect the mattress cover would be a little out of our price range!!!! I am, however, getting a goose down duvet (from Free Range Russian Geese!!!!) We tried one at our sister in laws and have wanted one ever since. We had lots of John Lewis vouchers saved up from the Waitrose card etc and it's on order. Mmmmmm Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have a Dunlopillow, who sells them now, I'd love another! Amazingly, Amazon sells the one I like: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlopillo-Super-Comfort-Latex-Pillow/dp/B000LNIRTM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1199655364&sr=8-2 They also have a softer version called Serenity Thanks for that! Aren't they expensive now? i have a Lidl shaped one as well as the Dunlopillo, but it is a little high and firm. I wonder why I never thought of googling for them I will buy one next year when I can spend money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I think pillows count as necessity (if they really are!). You don't want to buy a second-hand one, it's not hygienic. Mine is only a year old and still clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 They smell rubbery to me - it lasted for ages until I just couldn't live with it I have a very sensitive nose - it causes me all sorts of problems Actually, I do remember that now and it does last for quite a while! Probably a good idea to air it for a few days before using, but I'm too impatient. The smell reminds me that i have a lovely new pillow! Mine's on order from Amazon!! My new pillow arrived yesterday morning. I took it straight out of its plastic wrapper and bag and left it on my bed. 12 hours later, when I put the pillowcase on and went to bed, there was no smell at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 ....but you haven't got my nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 No, fortunately! I have my own - lucky me! But there really wasn't any smell at all. I've never 'aired' it before and even DH has been able to smell it for several days. This time - nothing, not even with my nose in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We have got two fantastic Goose down pillows which we bought from Debenhams years ago and they could do with replacing. I bought new pillows for the children last year a mix of feather and hollow fibre at first they preferred the hollow fibre but they very quickly lost their shape and they all now prefer the feather ones, but after this week I will have to do my research when it comes to feather pillows isn't it silly what you don't think of when it comes to animal welfare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Oooh, We ordered new goose and duck down pillows from BHS. £12.50 for 2!!! Online deal I think. They are so nice and squidgy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Do you think that's similar to "2 for £5" chicken in Tesco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 - they're squidgey as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
