Everything you need to know about pillow washing

When was the last time you washed your pillows? If it was more than six months ago, you may need to go to the laundry. Even if you regularly clean your sheets and use a pillow protector, over time, if you sleep on your pillow every night, substances ( saliva, sweat, dirt, oil, bacteria) will build up, which means a whole trip turns out to be noisy The Good Housekeeping Institute should run a wash cycle, not just a spot cleaning, at least two to four times a year . Not only does this remove unsightly residue, but it also helps the pillows last longer.

How do you wash a pillow? First, check the label to make sure it's not just dry cleaning. The good news is that most down and fiber pillows (also known as the down alternative) can be easily washed in a standard machine. Read on for the steps.

Will need

• Laundry
• Spain pre-treatment spray
• Dry balls (or tennis balls)

How to wash pillows

1. Check the pillowcase for any visible stains and spray it with a clothing pretreatment agent. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. Place the pillows in the drum of your washing machine. If possible, always wash two pillows at the same time. This prevents the machine from becoming unbalanced.

3. Put a small amount of detergent in the dispenser. (No, more detergent won't clean the pillows, it just leaves more residue.)

4. Wash in lukewarm water and add an extra rinse to ensure that excess detergent is removed.

5. When the cycle is complete, place the pillows in the dryer with some drying balls (or tennis balls). This prevents the filling from caking and you get very soft pillows.

6. Dry the pillows on medium or low heat for about an hour to fill the fibers, or very low or no heat for down.

7. When the dryer finishes, remove the pillows and test for moisture by pressing firmly in various places. (Placing pillows on the bed that is slightly damp can also cause mold, so make sure they are really dry.) Continue drying in 30 minute increments as needed.

8. To keep freshly cleaned pillows cool, use a pillow protector under the covers and let the pillow air out occasionally. And of course wash again in up to six months!

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