How should I adjust my Mayukori pillow?

Adjusting your new pillow is the first and most important step in taking advantage of its many benefits. A pillow at the correct height ensures the proper positioning of your spine. To create the most ergonomic fit, you may adjust its height by removing or adding the buckwheat hulls. Your pillow is initially filled to its maximum capacity and it is likely you will need to remove some of its contents.

• - In this case, set your pillow on a flat surface with the zipper end up.
• - Remove and transfer 1 to 2 cups of the hulls into a paper bag.
• - Zip the pouch closed and place the pillow on your bed.
• - Lie down in your preferred sleeping position and use your hands to adjust the pillow to your liking.
• - Be sure that this position allows for proper alignment and comfort for the nape of your neck.
• - If the pillow still seems too high, then repeat the removal of hulls.
• - If the pillow seems too low then add some of the hulls back, one cup at a time.

After one night of sleep you may find that you want to readjust the pillow. Within a short time you will have discovered great comfort during sleep and will be waking up feeling rejuvenated. In case you need to readjust your pillow at a later time, store the extra buckwheat hulls in its paper bag inside a dry kitchen cupboard.

Please note that removing buckwheat hulls from the pillow makes the pillow more flexible and soft. The increased space permits the hulls to move more easily, thus allowing the pillow to conform more easily to the exact contours of your head and neck. Conversely, adding buckwheat hulls will give you a firmer pillow. Therefore, the volume of the buckwheat hulls is also directly related to the pillow’s s firmness. Being able to adjust your pillow’s s height and firmness makes your pillow 100% customizable.

It is important to give yourself time to adjust to your new Mayukori pillow. Children will automatically take to the ergonomic fit of their new pillow; however, adults and especially the elderly and those with or having had back tension, will need more time to adjust. Children and those who don’t normally have back pain after waking up will find it comfortable sleeping with their new pillow seven nights a week. All others should use their new pillow one night out of seven for the first week, two nights out of seven for the second week and so on up until the seventh week of better rest.

The thick plastic bag in which you received your pillow is ideal for protecting your pillow during travel and for freezing it (see chilling instructions). The bag’s s thickness makes it reusable and long-lasting. It is not recyclable.

WARNING

• - The outer plastic packaging for your pillow is not a toy. Do not allow a child to play with this unsupervised.
• - The child pillow has been designed to be difficult for a child to remove the pillowcase. The zippered end of the pouch containing buckwheat hulls should be inserted so it is furthest away from the pillowcase opening. This will prevent a child from tampering with or eating the buckwheat hulls.
• - The closure of the pouch containing buckwheat hulls for the adult pillow is easily accessible. To prevent accidental spillage of buckwheat hulls, do not allow a child to handle the pouch closure unsupervised. Children are to be discouraged from playing with the pouch closure. Please note that parents are responsible for any potential damages occurring when the pouch containing buckwheat hulls is opened.

Les créations Mayukori is not responsible for any consequences resulting from failure to comply with these instructions and warnings. Les creations Mayukori reserves the right to modify these instructions and warnings at any time. It is the user’s s responsibility to keep informed of any changes by regularly consulting our website www.mayukori.com.

How should I take care of my Mayukori pillow?

Pillowcase care

You can wash and dry the pillowcase by following the fabric care label found on the pillowcase’s tag. Air drying versus heat drying, will prolong the life of your pillowcase. Our bamboo pillowcases must be hung to line dry.

Caring for the pouch containing buckwheat hulls

• - Take off the pillowcase.
• - Place the pillow with the zipper end up.
• - Empty the pouch’s contents onto a large piece of fabric.
• - Let the buckwheat hulls sit in sunlight by a window for a day in order to disinfect the hulls with the sun’s s UV rays.
• - During this time, wash and dry the empty pouch following the same washing instructions as for the pillowcase.
• - When the pouch has dried, replace the buckwheat hulls and close the pouch.
• - Replace your pillowcase.

Wash and aerate your pillow by following the instructions above at least once every year. The cotton pillow for children (COTOON) may not have a pouch with a zipper, in this case, place the sack containing the buckwheat hulls in the sunshine and fresh air for a day at least once every month. Regardless of the model, we strongly recommend placing it in the sunshine daily as a means to clean it (the sun’s s UV rays have disinfecting properties) and to absorb the powerful energy of the sun for an optimal restorative sleep.

WARNING

• - Keep the pouch containing the buckwheat hulls dry and away from humid and wet areas. If moisture occurs unintentionally then proceed to follow the previous steps in caring for the pouch. Please ensure that the buckwheat hulls are completely dry before placing them back in the pouch. If the pouch gets wet with any liquid other than water, the buckwheat hulls need to be discarded. Please contact us for replacement hulls.

Les créations Mayukori is not responsible for any consequences resulting from failure to comply with these instructions and warnings. Les creations Mayukori reserves the right to modify these instructions and warnings at any time. It is the user’s s responsibility to keep informed of any changes by regularly consulting our website www.mayukori.com.

How hot and for how long should I heat my Mayukori pillow?

In order to better understand appropriate thermo practices for your aches and pains, consult the French language pamphlet Vous avez de la douleur ? Glace ou chaleur ? published by Quebec’s order of professional physicians. A version of this pamphlet can be found on our blog. As a general rule, the pillow is helpful at just above average body temperature.

Using a microwave oven

Only the Mayukori children’s pillow can be heated in the microwave. Place it in a clean microwave and follow the heating instructions below, adjusting to your microwave’s wattage.

The first time you heat your pillow, you may find the pillow is slightly humid. This is normal and will subside after the second or third heating.

Using a convection oven

The Mayukori children’s pillow and the adult pillow can be heated in your standard convection bake oven. Preheat the oven to 80 degrees Celsius (180 degrees Fahrenheit) and place your pillow on a clean pan or baking stone in the centre of a clean oven. Heat the pillow for 30 minutes up to one hour and 30 minutes according to the time you’d like it to remain hot.

WARNING

• - Do not surpass the heating times recommended above.
• - If you don’t know the wattage of your microwave oven only heat the pillow to a maximum of one minute and 30 seconds.
• - An overheated pillow can be a fire hazard.
• - Never heat your pillow in its plastic bag.
• - Do not heat the pouch if it is soiled; some stains can render the fabric flammable.
• - Always monitor your pillow as it is heating.
• - Do not leave a heated pillow unattended and do not place it on fabric, leather or wool-covered furniture or on other flammable materials.
• - Parental supervision is required if a heated pillow is being used by a child.
• - Keep the pillow far from alternate heat sources and out of humid environments.
• - Be cautious when handling an overheated pillow as it can cause burns. Always test the temperature of the pillow before usage.
• - Wait at least 4 hours until it has returned to room temperature before reheating.
• - Do not heat your pillow more than six times per day.
• - If you suffer from circulatory problems or have skin sensitivities, consult your physician before using the pillow as a thermal sack.
• - Avoid placing the pillow in such a way that it touches the sides of your oven as this is a major fire hazard.

Les créations Mayukori is not responsible for any consequences resulting from failure to comply with these instructions and warnings. Les creations Mayukori reserves the right to modify these instructions and warnings at any time. It is the user’s s responsibility to keep informed of any changes by regularly consulting our website www.mayukori.com.

How long should I chill my Mayukori pillow?

In order to better understand appropriate thermo practices for your aches and pains, consult the French language pamphlet Vous avez de la douleur ? Glace ou chaleur ? published by Quebec’s order of professional physicians. A version of this pamphlet can be found on our blog. We recommend chilling the pillow in its original plastic bag for a minimum of four hours for optimal thermotherapy effects. Placing the pillow in your freezer for 30 minutes will provide a refreshing effect that is great for summer nights!

WARNING

• - Always store pillow in freezer with a sealed plastic bag.
• - Do not exceed the recommended freezing time.
• - Consult your doctor before using this pillow for heat or cold therapy if you have circulatory problems or skin insensitivity.
• - Do not transfer directly from freezer to microwave oven.

Les créations Mayukori is not responsible for any consequences resulting from failure to comply with these instructions and warnings. Les creations Mayukori reserves the right to modify these instructions and warnings at any time. It is the user’s s responsibility to keep informed of any changes by regularly consulting our website www.mayukori.com.