HOW TO WASH A FEATHER PILLOW

 HOW TO WASH A FEATHER PILLOW

The first question we ask ourselves with our pillow is, can I wash it? If your pillow is made of feathers or down, the answer is yes. Apart from being very soft pillows , one of the benefits of their natural fillings is that they are easy to maintain. You should wash your feather pillow about twice a year, since not only can our sweat accumulate, but also dust, mold or bacteria.

The most important thing when washing your down pillow is to dry it completely at the end. To begin with, before putting your feather pillow in the washing machine, you have to take into account whether the feathers are natural or synthetic. This is because it is not recommended to wash feather pillows, which are natural, while synthetic ones can be washed in the washing machine.

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In the case of a synthetic feather pillow, below we give you a series of tips with which you can keep your pillow in perfect condition for years.

10 TIPS FOR WASHING YOUR FEATHER PILLOW

• 1. Be careful with the pillow seams . They could open during the washing machine and lose part of the filling, so you have to pay special attention in this case.
• 2. Wash two pillows at the same time to keep the washer drum balanced.
• 3. Put tennis balls wrapped in socks , in order to shake the feathers throughout the cycle of the washing machine.
• 4. Use liquid detergent for delicates and add a smaller amount than you would normally use.
• 5. Set the washing machine on a gentle cycle for delicate clothes.
• 6. Use an extra rinse and spin cycle to remove soap residue and minimize moisture.
• 7. Decide the temperature yourself. With hot water you will ensure the elimination of mites but you risk that they can shrink the fibers.
• 8. Squeeze the water out of the pillows by pressing on them without changing their usual shape. Don't squeeze or twist them.
• 9. Do not iron them, or put them in the dryer at more than 60 degrees . This could damage the pillow fabric. Put the pillows in the dryer on a low or cold temperature, it will take longer to dry and will require two or three cycles, but you will avoid damage. Introduce drying balls to keep the pillows fluffy, alternatively you can use tennis balls.
• 10. Don't use the pillow until it's completely dry.