If you want a restful night of sleep, having the right pillows is essential. Whether you want to replace your old, worn out pillows, or you have recently slept on pillows that you love at a hotel, shopping online can net you some amazing deals. But shopping for pillows online is different than shopping for pillows in a store. Use the following tips to help ensure that you love the pillows that you purchase online:

Know What You Want

One of the challenges of buying pillows online is the fact that you can't feel them before you make your purchase. However, knowing what you want can help you find the perfect pillows. Some of the things you need to know before shopping is what kind of fill you want, your preferred shell material, and how many ounces of fill you want in each pillow. Once you know these things, finding pillows online that match your needs will be much easier.

Choose Your Support Level

Just like mattresses, you can purchase pillows that are soft, medium, or firm. When you want a soft or medium/soft pillow, look for pillows that are filled with down or down alternative. If you prefer a firm or medium/firm pillow, your best bet is a pillow that has a combination of down and feathers, or just feathers. 

Maintenance

Before purchasing pillows online, it is important to carefully read the description in order to learn about the maintenance requirements for a pillow. You want to make sure that you completely understand how to clean and care for the pillow. Some pillows come outfitted with a removable cover that can be taken off and laundered in the washing machine. Having a pillow with a removable cover can help ensure that the shell of the pillow remains clean, since it will be protected by the cover and a pillow case.

Buy Trusted Brands

One of the easiest ways to make sure that you love the pillows that you buy online is by choosing pillows that are made and manufactured by trusted brands. It is a good idea to stick to buying a brand that has a long history of quality, as well as many positive customer reviews. Another way to check if a pillow brand is good quality is by reading the manufacturer's warranty and return policy. Companies that stand behind their pillows often have favorable warranties and a very fair exchange policy. 

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