How to wash a pillow
We wash the bed sheets weekly, the mattress once a month, even the cover of the pillow But do we pay the same attention to the pillow itself? Most people believe that the pillow should not be washed because the moisture remains inside and promotes appearance of mites. But, the reality is that just the opposite happens. If we do not wash our pillows at least twice a year, they become the ideal nest for bacteria, fungi and the aforementioned mites. We spend between 6 and 8 hours breathing on them every day and it is not surprising that dirt accumulates. If you want to know how to wash a pillowin this FoxWiki article we give you the keys according to the type of filling Let him have your pillow.
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Wash a latex pillow
Before washing your latex pillow, look at the wash label and check that it can be washed. Some latex pillows are made with hypoallergenic latex, which prevents the appearance of bacteria and mites inside, making it unnecessary to wash them. For latex pillows that can be washed, it is more advisable to do it by hand unless the washing label specifies the use of a washing machine.
Take a container, fill it with warm water and add a little bit of mild detergent, especially for delicate garments. Mix everything well and moisten a clean cloth in the solution. Squeeze it well to remove excess water and clean the latex pillow with it. Do it gently and using circular movements to remove stains well. The most important thing when washing latex pillows is drying. Dry it well with clean towels to remove as much moisture as possible, then place it in a dry place, out of direct sunlight and, most importantly, flat.
Wash a memory foam pillow
It is very important to differentiate between pillows molded memory foam and the breathable memory foam since the former cannot be put in the washing machine and the latter can. To find out what type of memory foam your pillow has, check the label. To wash your molded memory foam pillow, place it in a container. warm water and a little neutral soap or mild detergent. Take a clean cloth, moisten it in the mixture, squeeze it well to remove excess liquids and wash the memory foam pillow using circular movements.
Then, dry it well with clean towels and leave it somewhere flat, free of moisture, so that it dries well. Or, if you have a vacuum cleaner with a soft bristle brush, dry it very gently and carefully.
Do not forget check the washing label of the memory foam pillow to ensure that it can be washed without problems.
Wash a feather or synthetic fiber pillow
Both feather and synthetic fiber pillows can be washed in the washing machine without any problem, as long as you do not enter more than two. Set the delicates program, warm water and use a mild liquid detergent. Do not use the spin mode because it may damage the pillows. So that your feather pillows do not lose their volume and remain just as fluffy, Put two tennis balls into the washing machine wrapped with thick stockings, tie them well so that the stockings do not come off.
To dry them, you can do it in the dryer or outdoors. If you use the dryer, set the cold drying cycle for feather pillows and the lowest heat drying cycle for synthetic fiber pillows. In both cases, also introduce two tennis balls. And if you let them dry outside, place them on a flat place and try to move them during the drying process.
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Tips
- If you wash your latex pillow in the washing machine, remember to set it to the delicate program.
- The most important thing is to dry the pillow well so as not to leave moisture inside.
- Don’t forget to look at the washing label on your pillow in any case.
