How to Fix Crushed Sofa Pillows

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.

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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.

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