How to wash pillows at home without warping them

 How to wash pillows at home without warping them

Within the planning of tasks , maintenance and washing of the pillows must be included. It is advisable to do it with some regularity since we spend a good number of hours supported by them. And the most important thing is to know how to wash them at home without being deformed.

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With the arrival of good weather and taking advantage of some more thorough cleaning, pillows are usually taken as we do with duvets and bedspreads to dry cleaners and laundries, However, we can wash them at home, maintaining their shape and preventing them from deforming. As I said before, it is something that we put a lot of use to, so the accumulation of bacteria, fungi and mites is there.

Read the washing instructions

To avoid doubts, it is best to read the label, in it we will find information about the product and how we should wash them. There are materials that cannot be washed in any way, that is, there are pillows whose filling is not washable, however there are many others that can. Although, always following the washing instructions so as not to take unnecessary risks.

Therefore the first thing is to know if they are suitable to be machine washed. Another thing to keep in mind is that drying is preferable to be done outdoors, in a horizontal position and that it does not give them a very strong sun. Even many are preferable to dry in the shade.

Although there is the option of the dryer, machine drying may end up not giving the same results. Truly, the best time of year to do a deep wash of our pillows is the warmer seasons. Because it is when we do not run the risk of moisture remaining inside.

As we will see in the following lines, there are pillows whose interior cannot be washed and others that can. So protective covers are essential to keep your pillow clean all year round. Therefore, it is best to use a protective cover and add a cotton cover that we will change as often as we usually wash our bedding.

How to wash a memory foam and foam pillow.

The memory foam polyurethane or ergonomic pillows adapt to the shape of your head and neck. This is one of those that, due to its material, should not be machine washed because they would deform, nor use bleach, nor tumble dry, nor iron, nor dry clean. Occasionally and in the event that the core has been stained, we will wash with a sponge with a little neutral soap, very well drained.

They are usually protected with 100% cotton covers that can be machine washed and dried at a maximum of 60 ° C. Some do not even recommend the use of bleach to wash the covers.

For this type of pillows, it is advisable to protect them with a protector plus an outer cotton or lyocell cover to ensure that the core remains in good condition. In this way, the outer covers will be washed frequently.

How to wash a latex pillow.

The option is to wash them by hand, but with precautions. In a large container (or in the bathtub) we will add cold or warm water and add a little mild detergent. So, we will immerse the pillow, without rubbing. We should not let it soak for a long time. And we will let it dry in the open air, but in a shady place.

How to wash a fiber and microfiber pillow.

These types of pillows are made with an outer cotton cover and filled with hollow polyester fibers from recycled materials. They can be machine washed at 60 ° C maximum, but without using bleach. And although the best thing is to dry in the open air, they can be tumble dried at a maximum temperature of 80ºC. It is not recommended neither ironing nor dry cleaning. They tend to dry pretty quickly.

How to wash a feather and down pillow.

Experts recommend machine washing at 60 ° C maximum, but using only 1/3 of the normal amount of detergent that we use in the wash. The best thing, and if this temperature seems too high, is to use delicate programs that do not exceed 40 degrees and spin at low revolutions. Before putting them in the washing machine, we will check if there are holes or the seams are damaged with the idea that the filling is not lost during washing.

It is recommended to put 2 or 3 tennis balls wrapped in socks to prevent the feathers from caking during washing. Ideally, dry them in the open air, on a flat surface and removing the feathers so that they regain their shape.

How to wash yellowish pillows

There are many reasons why yellow spots can appear. Sometimes they arise due to lack of use and others due to everyday use. When garments and white clothes are stored in attics or under-beds for a certain time, yellowish areas end up appearing.

Taking into account the number of hours we spend resting on the pillow, it is easy to understand that sweat, grease and the products we use for hair can stain them. To avoid this, as I mentioned before, we will use covers and protectors as a barrier that protects them and prevents them from these stains.

In the event that they have already appeared, we can try to eliminate them. Depending on the type of pillow it is, we will act in a different way. If they can be washed, we will use bicarbonate dissolved in water to whiten them. If the pillow cannot be washed, we will use a sponge well wrung out with water and neutral soap. Another option is to use a little bleach, although personally, I prefer baking soda for whitening.