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Can’t sleep at night for a long time? Think it’s stress or insomnia? How long ago did you wash your pillow? Failure to comply with hygiene standards leads to the accumulation of bacteria and germs in the fillers. Therefore, it is important to know how to properly wash a pillow at home. In this article, we will look at the different types of fillers, and you will find out whether each of them can be machine washed or whether it is worth using a hand wash.
Pillow washing rules: which program to choose
Natural fillers from feathers and swan’s down are a favorable environment for the development of bacteria; and the waste products of ticks cause allergies in humans. You can contact a professional service, where the pen is carefully processed. But if you are used to cleaning your home, we will tell you how to do it right. Do you wash products with natural filler in the washing machine? Feather, down products perfectly tolerate washing. The main thing is to know at what temperature to care for the pen. Choose gentle mode and 40 degrees.
How often to wash synthetic pillows depends on the duration of use. When buying a new product, look at the label. It indicates on which program you can take care of him. Synthetic filler made of polyester and holofiber should be washed at least 3-4 times a year.
Orthopedic and anti-stress pillow with filler (berry seeds, grass, cereals) must be replaced over time.
How to wash pillows with different fillings
Washing the pillow is justified if it has served you no more than three years. After that, you need to throw it away or replace the filler.
Feather and down filling
You can qualitatively clean the pen in the automatic washing machine by dividing it into parts.
- Shake out the filler from the pillowcase, divide it into several parts. The smaller the parts, the better the feather or down will be cleaned.
- Grab some pillowcases or cloth bags.
- Place the filler in bags and send to the wash. It is better to load 2-3 cases at a time.
- Add special balls to the drum to break down the fluff.
It is better to turn off the spin mode or set the speed to 500 rpm. After that, let the pillows hang upright and the water drain off.
If the filler is heavily soiled, use the soaking method. To do this, add 5 tsp to 4 liters of water. ammonia and a spoonful of washing gel. Soak feather cases for 2 hours. After the water drains, lay the feather out in the sun to dry well.
Washing synthetics
Sintepon, foam rubber and artificial down pillows quickly lose their shape. After 3 years, the product becomes flat, it is uncomfortable to sleep on it. To check if there is a point in washing, put a heavy object on the pillow. If after a while the shape is restored, then send the product to the drum.
Synthetic products can be loaded entirely into the machine. Add tennis balls to the drum, as well as liquid detergent.
Bamboo fillers are similar in care to synthetic ones. Choose a gentle mode at a temperature of 30-40 degrees. Pillows made of bamboo and synthetic winterizer do not tolerate strong spin. Set the speed to 500 rpm.
Unlike down, artificial materials are dried in a ventilated area, away from the sun. Do not hang the product, otherwise it will lose its shape.
Other fillers
Sofa cushions are often made from polystyrene beads. Such products are called “antistress”. You can wash them in the standard mode, set the temperature no higher than 40 degrees. Polystyrene does not absorb moisture, so the pillows dry quickly.
Should I wash a new latex pillow? No, this material does not tolerate contact with moisture. Latex materials can be wiped with a dry cloth.
Sheep and camel fillers are machine washable. Set the wool mode. Use liquid products for cashmere and woolen items.
It is important to dry the pillows well so that they retain their shape and do not accumulate moisture, otherwise an unpleasant smell is guaranteed. If you don’t want to wash your pillow completely, set it to steam (if available on your CMA model). The mode will destroy bacteria and return freshness to the product. By replacing pillows in time, you take care of your health. Do not forget to take care of things in a timely manner, then your sleep will be sweet.