Can't sleep for a long time at night? Do you think the reason is stress or insomnia? How long have you washed your pillow? Non-compliance with hygiene leads to the accumulation of bacteria and microbes in the fillers. Therefore, it is important to know how to properly wash the pillow at home. In the article we will consider various types of fillers, and you will find out whether each of them can be machine washed or whether it is worth using hand wash.
Rules for washing pillows: which program to choose
Natural fillers from feathers and swan fluff are a favorable environment for the development of bacteria; and mite vital products cause allergies in humans. You can contact a professional service, where the pen is carefully processed. But if you are used to cleaning the house, we will tell you how to do it right. Do items filled with natural wash in the washing machine? Feather, down products perfectly tolerate washing. The main thing is to know at what temperature to take care of the pen. Choose sparing mode and 40 degrees.
How often to wash synthetic pillows depends on the duration of use. When buying a new product, look at the tag. It indicates which program you can take care of. Synthetic filler made of polyester and holofiber should be washed at least 3-4 times a year.
An orthopedic and anti-stress pillow with a filler (berry seeds, grass, cereals) needs to be replaced over time.
How to wash pillows with different fillers
Washing a pillow is justified if it lasts you no more than three years. After that, you need to throw it away or replace the filler.
Feather and down filler
You can clean the feather in a washing machine by dividing it into parts.
- Shake the filler out of the breastplate, divide it into several parts. The smaller the pieces, the better the feather or fluff will clear.
- Take some pillowcases or fabric bags.
- Put the filler in bags and send to the wash. It’s better to load 2-3 covers at a time.
- Add special balls to the fluff to the drum.
It is better to disable the spin mode or set the speed to 500 rpm. After that, let the pillows hang upright and drain the water.
If the filler is very dirty, use the soaking method. To do this, add 5 tsp to 5 liters of water. ammonia and a spoonful of washing gel. Soak the feather cases for 2 hours. After the water drains, place the feather in the sun to dry well.
Synthetics Wash
Sinteponovye, foam and pillows made of artificial fluff quickly lose shape. After 3 years, the product becomes flat, it is uncomfortable to sleep on it. Put a heavy object on the pillow to check if it makes sense to wash. If the form has recovered over time, then send the product to the drum.
Synthetic products can be fully loaded into the machine. Add tennis balls and a liquid detergent to the drum.
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 high spin. Set the speed to 500 rpm.
Unlike downy, artificial materials are dried in a ventilated area, away from the sun. Do not suspend the product, otherwise it will lose its shape.
Other fillers
Sofa cushions are often made of polystyrene balls. Such products are called "antistress." You can wash them in standard mode, set the temperature to no higher than 40 degrees. Polystyrene does not absorb moisture, so the pillows will dry quickly.
Do I need to wash a new latex pillow? No, this material does not tolerate moisture. Latex materials can be wiped with a dry cloth.
Sheep and camel fillers are machine washable. Set the mode for wool. Use liquid products for cashmere and wool.
It is important to dry the pillows well so that they retain their shape and do not accumulate moisture, otherwise an unpleasant odor is provided. If you do not want to wash the pillow completely, set the steam treatment mode (if available in your SMA model). The mode will destroy the bacteria and return the product to freshness. Replacing pillows in time, you take care of your health. Do not forget to take care of things in a timely manner, then your dream will be sweet.