I skip all the balls (hahahahahaha) and put a clean(er/est) gym shoe tied up in an old pillowcase in the dryer w/ things that need fluffing. It's noisy but free. Read more

I am really coveting a set of hedgehog dryer balls. That is all. Read more

Oh I don't mind at all, personally I've found that drying them on a higher setting for two cycles delivers bone-dry, plumped up pillows. I test that the middle is dry by just pressing my hand down and feeling that there is no dampness or anything, I think smell is a big indicator too, you can always smell if a pillow… Read more

This reminds me of when I washed my boyfriend's prized pillow that was about 1 inch flat and dark tan because I found out to my horror it hadn't been washed for a decade since he didn't know you could do that. It came out white and 10 inches wider, I was horrified. Read more

You should be fine washing it, I had a fancy down comforter I got as a present and have never had a problem washing it. Especially a dog bed-that needs to be cleaned, there are probably a bunch of hair and dirt and dust mites and other little critters that could be bothering your dog in there. The biggest thing is to… Read more

You can also throw in some [clean] tennis balls! They really fluff up pillows and comforters. And as Jolie said, you should be fine, I've washed poly-fill pillows before. The biggest thing is to be sure they're dry all the way through. Read more

Prior to meeting my wife I never washed my pillows, I would just throw them away after a couple of years. Now that I am married and spend a little more money on my pillows they get washed probably 2 to 3 times a year. We also periodically pop them in the dryer to fluff them (and kill dust mites) every couple months… Read more

I have literally never washed the pillows I've been using for the past decade. It's good to know you go where you are needed most. Read more

The dryer balls post was last June, get with the program man Read more

I can wash feather pillows in the washing machine?! I'll be goddamned! I'm trying this tonight, and if it doesn't work I'll be back on this post with a strongly worded comment expressing my displeasure. In all seriousness, I love this "column." Keep up the good work. Read more

One thing to note on memory foam pillows is that they typically have a washable case that goes over them (other than the main pillow case). This should preserve them for some time and protect them from drool or whatever.

I don't have a hitachi, but I keep a little pack of wipes in the box with my vibrator. Just wipe it off, put it back in the drawer, and roll over and go to sleep :) . Good times. Read more

I was house and pet setting for an acquaintance once and their separation-anxiety-suffering pooch peed and pooped on the mattress while I was washing the sheets. I used this - Simple Green Oxy Dog. Worked very well. Do give it plenty of time to dry though. Read more

I would think baby wipes would work pretty well too. Read more

An actual working plunger. I mean a plunger that really works on anything. Not some cartoon-ass, mickey mouse plunger with a faded wooden handle and a ceremonial rubber sucker, but something that can push an elephant shit down a mouse shitter. Not everyone has delicate Victorian lady shits, because some people… Read more

Clean and stocked bathrooms are such a huge issue for me, I can't even tell you how unreasonable I am about it. I am judging you so hard when your bathroom sucks. I don't care how busy you are, just get it together. Read more

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Oh God yes. There is nothing worse than having nothing to dry your hands on other than something that's touched someone else's ass. Read more

I would like to add to the hero list: a robe. My auntie keeps one for guests, and it is a very nice thing to have, since you would never pack one. Also, please make sure you have enough hooks/rods for hanging up all the wet towels. Read more

Are you sure? Because it sounded like you were writing this FROM his bathroom. He lived in a filthy bro house, four guys in their thirties and NO TOILET PAPER. Excuse me do you guys want any women to come visit you? Fuck you guys. Because ONE walk of shame to ask some smelly farty unwashed video game playing babymen… Read more