Pro Tips: How to Wash Pillows Properly

01.06.2023 01:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Sweat and dust get on the pillow. In addition, dust in the pillow can lead to dust mites, which often cause allergic reactions and skin problems. To avoid these problems, pillows should be cleaned every few months.

How to wash a feather pillow

It is possible to wash a down pillow in a washing machine only at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees, because the proteins from the feather can oxidize and the pillow will have an unpleasant smell, which will be impossible to get rid of.

How to wash synthetic filled pillows

Pillows with synthetic filling are machine washable and dry quickly. Wash in delicate mode using gel or liquid concentrate.

The water temperature for holofiber can be 140 degrees. So that the filler does not stray into lumps, the pillow is not squeezed out and not twisted by hand.

How to get rid of yellow spots on the pillow

Mix 1 cup of peroxide and 0.5 cups of lemon juice, dissolve in a bowl of warm water, leave the pillow there for 1 hour, then wash in a typewriter; Mix 0.5 cups of soda and 10 drops of tea tree essential oil, apply on stains, leave for 1 hour, then rub with a brush and wash the pillow in a typewriter.

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How to dry a pillow

It is better to dry the washed baby pillow in the washing machine on the “Dry” mode at a minimum temperature and the air blower is turned on.

In the absence of special equipment, it is recommended to lay out the product in the sun at an air temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. How to wash a feather pillow
  2. How to wash synthetic filled pillows
  3. How to get rid of yellow spots on the pillow
  4. How to dry a pillow