How to wash pillows at home

 How to wash pillows at home

Have you ever wondered ... if it is necessary to wash the pillows? The answer is YES, the pillows are your great allies when sleeping, but the same fact that we relax the body and give ourselves to morpheus, the body sweats, our dead skin it falls, and sometimes we drool, if gentlemen we salivate it is nothing from another world. The reason is that we have blocked nostrils and we must breathe through our mouths and the body cannot control certain actions when we sleep.

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Many recommend washing the pillows at least once a year, which I think I say is better 2-3 times a year, because that way we can avoid skin irritation, itching when sleeping. Irritation to the skin is scary, so see How to clean a mattress? But it is more scary if this happens on your face, so you should keep your pillow meticulously clean.

Now you may wonder ... why the skin of my rotro is going to irritate or why it could give me itch? Well, as I said before, our body changes its skin. For this, the dead skin must fall and a lot of it can accumulate on the pillow, and the mites do not wait because they feed on this dead skin.

Another reason is that with the passage of time and use of course the pillows tend to turn yellowish, but not that pleasant pastel yellow, it is that devastating and unpleasant yellow that shows dirt. Do we have to worry? No!! This is the product of sweating when sleeping, no matter how cold we are, we sweat.

We must be very careful with the pillows of our little ones, since children tend to sweat more at bedtime, do not forget that the pillows also have to be the correct ones for our children, such as the mattress The best mattresses for children

So after this arduous explanation I will show you how to wash your pillow in different ways and to attack and give a real solution to our nightly confidant, because it is worth adding that not all pillows are of the same material and not all can be washed with the same products.

How to wash latex pillows?

Latex pillows are the favorites on the market because they do not accumulate dust or skin, avoiding mites, and they also have quite pronounced pores that help improve the passage of air and dry up any moisture.

Although these pillows keep their shape much longer than the others, but for that reason you have to be a little careful since this does not mean that they will not get dirty, remember that we sweat when we sleep.

If you look carefully at the label of the pillow, the indications show that you can wash it by machine or put it in the washing machine and finish but if you want to preserve the texture and firmness of your pillow, you better not do it.

If you have decided to wash by hand, I will leave you tips and tricks to keep your pillow clean:

What we need:

• Deep container
• Water
• Clean cloth
• Liquid soap
• Fabric softener (optional)

How to do it:

• Put the water in the medium container, preferably at room temperature, not hot not so cold as it could affect the polymer of our pillow.
• Dip the cloth and immediately add a considerable stream of liquid soap, as I have written the softener is optional, just to give a delicious aroma but do not put too much.
• Allow a few seconds for the mixture to be absorbed by the cloth, now drain but not too much, leave it a little damp.
• Wipe the cloth over the pillow, several times do the same procedure until you have removed the stain from the pillow or until you think it is clean enough.
• Now let the pillow dry in a dry place away from the sun, the latex does not get along well with the sun, do not wring it or wrinkle the pillow I recommend that the surface is also flat to avoid the deformity of your pillow.
• Ready you will notice the difference of your pillow and the pleasant aroma that the softener leaves.

How to wash feather pillows?

Many people defend that having a feather pillow is like resting your head on a cloud, and that these pillows are characterized by being adaptable, very soft and sometimes easy to wash.

But do you know to acquire one of these pillows, do a follow-up, that is, ask where the feathers come from, it may be that you take an unpleasant moment. Also take into account that you are not allergic to feathers.

Feather pillows are warm, this is the reason why you should wash your pillow at least twice a year, you will avoid endless allergies and unpleasant situations such as: mold, bacteria, bad smell, mites and that it becomes yellowish.

I will leave you in detail how you can wash your feather pillow:

What we need:

• Liquid soap
• Softener
• It is your choice if you wash in the washing machine, be guided by what the label of your pillow says.
• If you have decided to wash by hand well, you need a lot of water.

How to do it:

• If you have decided to put in the washing machine first remove the lining, check that there are no gaps so that the filling does not come out.
• You have to put in the washing machine with another pillow or clothes so that it balances inside the washing machine and does not hit the drum too much at one end.
• Now add the detergent a little softener and if you have a splash of chlorine or a bleaching product of your choice, it will be much better to keep the white color of your pillow. (only white pillows).
• Put in the cycle of cotton clothes and wash it for 40 to an hour, then you will see the radical change of your pillow if you are going to tumble dry it by the lowest heat.
• Now you decided to hand wash with water at room temperature for your pillow with softening detergent and a jet of your clothes bleaching product, put it in a bottle and leave it there for 30 - 40 minutes now remove all the soap with plenty of water.
• Do not drain very hard, preferably just hang it and let the sun shine on it, you have to remove all the detergent otherwise the washing will not help since if you leave it in the sun the soap will turn yellow and it will look dirty again.

How to wash memory foam pillows?

Memory foam pillows are made of a foam resistant to many environmental factors, they adapt to the movement and weight of your head, improving pressure points.

It is called smart memory foam, because it is formed by the weight of your head and gives you comfort all night when sleeping, but when you stop using it it returns to its shape, they say it is a bit firm but it is just a matter of habit.

Most of them have a very original and beautiful design, but the most important thing is that it contributes to your sleep and rest. Remember that sleep like: drinking water, eating etc is important for our body and keeping us healthy.

These pillows have an extremely important place in the market, due to their 100% memory foam material, some pillows provide aloe vera and other natural materials to improve rest and take care of your skin at the same time.

You should know that it is a delicate material, so you have to take certain precautions when washing this type of pillow:

What do you need:

• Container
• Some water
• Liquid detergent (preferably)
• Cotton cloth or towel

How to do it:

• First you cannot put this material in the washing machine or dryer, since it does not hold and you will find your pillow in pieces inside the washing machine. Although the label tells you, memory foam is very sensitive and delicate.
• If some liquid was spilled on the pillow, try to clean it as soon as possible, since if you don't treat it in time, it will make a mold stain and that is not so pleasant. You can dry it with a cloth.
• If you already have a stain do not worry, you can give circular movements with liquid detergent and a soft bristle brush then with the damp cloth remove the excess and repeat on the next stain.
• If you want to avoid the bad smell it is very good that you put the pillow in the sun for a few minutes this will be very good to dry the humidity located inside.
• If it has a lining it is much better that way it will take care of and last much longer your pillow, and the lining if you can wash it in the washing machine.
• As I mentioned, pillows of this type can be cleaned once a year since their material is antibacterial and hypoallergenic, it has low porosity and this prevents dust from accumulating in this foam, there will never be mites.

How to wash polyester fiber pillows?

These pillows are one of those things that cannot be missing at home, everyone has them, because many of the times when buying a mattress they give you as a gift, thus they have acquired a position in the market for the most popular pillows.

Of course, those who make it emphasize that these are good, made with the best materials, hypoallergenic, adaptable, soft and light. It is a huge plus for people who are prone to allergies.

Nowadays they are not only filled with these fibers and cotton, they have a better treatment with siliconized polyester fibers, that scare away mites, it is much more hygienic and the most important thing you can change the pillowcase as many times as required.

These pillows can be washed as many times as required, it is not a problem when putting it in the washing machine or dryer, since its material is quite resistant, its washing will be two or three times a year. It is better to change the pillowcases every 30 days.

What I need:

• Water
• Liquid soap or detergent
• Softener
• Chlorine or clothing bleach.

How to do it:

• If you are going to use the washing machine, it is much easier just put the pillow inside, take care of the weight, you can put two pillows to keep the washing machine drum stable. Add the detergent, fabric softener, and 40-minute wash bleach
• If you are going to do it by hand in a deep and large container where your pillow fits, add water, pour in the detergent and bleach, submerge the pillow and let it soak for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes you can add the softener, this is totally optional since it is to give it a rich smell and leave the fabric softer.
• Take it out and wash everything very well with plenty of water so that there is no detergent left, you have to wash it well since soap and sun stain the white fabric.
• Drain not very hard so that the polyester does not deform and you can hang it and let it dry in the sun, and voila you will have a completely clean version of your pillow.

How to wash wool pillows?

Wool pillows are a super absorbent fabric so you will not have any problem in terms of mold and bad odors from this pillow, it is a 100% natural fiber since it provides sheep's wool.

They are recommended in winter, however you can also use them in summer but in winter it is much better since wool is warm and maintains that body heat making your sleep pleasant.

Wool is an adaptable material of good quality, manufacturers elaborate them with great care since they disinfect, wash and handle the wool until it is ready to fill pillows.

These pillows can be washed in the washing machine, but try to get it on temperature and run on the wool cycle with a mild detergent.

What I need:

• Water
• container
• Liquid soap
• Softener

How to do it:

• As a first step, what you can do if you are going to wash in the machine, look at the cycle that you are going to put on, it has to be at room temperature, the water in a cycle directed for wool is important.
• You add the detergent, the fabric softener has already been washed, take it out and hang it on the clothesline in the sun to dry quickly or this material in turn if you can also dry it in the machine.
• If you are going to wash by hand, let it soak in the fabric softener and detergent, do not add bleach or bleach as this will de-form your pillow. Leave it there for a while.
• Then wash the cotton cover very carefully without stretching the cotton cover too much with plenty of water to house all the soap and hang it in a place where the sun is good for the wool fibers.
• A suggestion at this point, you can take the stuffing wool out of your pillow and put it in a washing machine cover made of nylon it will wash better and do the same procedures but then you will have to sew the cover it was in again.

How to wash pillows in the washing machine

As I explained earlier, the pillows are made of different materials and that is why the washing or cleaning of your pillows should be depending on the material from which they are made.

I will give you some tricks on how to wash your pillows in the washing machine without first mentioning and emphasizing the pillows that you should not put in the washing machine even if the label says otherwise.

You cannot wash memory foam pillows since they are delicate and the shaking of the washing machine, that is, the sudden movement of the washing machine drum and the wringing are the worst for this material.
Nor can you put the latex pillow in the washing machine, for the same reason it is a natural foam that is too delicate and when it is wrung out strongly, it will no longer have the shape with which you bought it.
The washing machine is the one that makes this question of washing a little easier, we can wash everything in this machine from shoes, towels, blankets, PILLOWS, etc. With the utmost care.

• You must remove the cover that covers the pillow, being very careful not to damage the fabric. It is much better when you wash separately so your pillow cover will be shiny.
• Put your pillow inside your washing machine, so if you read the label or the washing instructions first, your pillow should be washed at least twice a year.
• Try to equalize the weight of the pillow by adding another pillow or a little clothing, so that the interior of the washing machine, that is, the drum does not hit aggressively.
• In the respective place of the detergent put a half cup of detergent in half the softener and in the empty place you can put the bleach in case your pillow is white.
• Enter the cycle of your washing machine if it is a polyester pillow that you wash in the synthetic material cycle and if it is cotton or wool in the wool cycle, see if the water temperature is adequate, it should be warm preferably colder than hot.
• When you put these cycles in certain washing machines, the time is automatically added but if not, do not wash for less than 40 minutes. since you must make sure that all the detergent comes out.
• And your washed pillow is ready, clean you can hang it dry from the sun or on a flat surface so that it does not lose its shape, turning it over when you need it.
• You can also tumble dry that yes with also direct it for wool fabrics so you will have greater efficiency.

How to wash yellowish pillows?

 

Your pillows turn yellow because they have not been washed after a long time, and the sweat and salivation that we give off when we sleep is impregnated on the pillow.

In children's pillows it is more frequent since children sweat more when sleeping, so it is a very good idea to wash the pillow 3 times a year and change the pillowcase frequently.

To wash these pillows you will not need a lot of products, but it is a matter of patience and meticulousness since it can take time to bleach. Here I will write what I personally do with those yellowish pillows.

• It is good to wash in the washing machine since it takes away all that work you have to do, it also saves water and time, I understand. But if you want the washing to be effective and you don't have to wash again, it is better to do it by hand or at least the first two steps.
• This is a good trick that my mother used, put boiling water in a bucket with a jet of bleach also pour the detergent as you put in the washing machine and fabric softener.
• In this mixture you can put the pillow and leave until the water is completely cold once the water is cold, remove the pillow and rinse very well, it is important that there is no soap residue.
• Leave it on the patio or a place where it receives the sun. If you have a dryer it will be better to use it but with medium heat so as not to spoil the fibers of the pillow.
• I have another bundle up my sleeve but if you don't have bleach, you can make one with white vinegar, lemon and water as optional add a little hydrogen peroxide that will act for a few minutes until the water cools.

How to wash pillowcases?

The pillowcases are the easiest to wash and this can be changed meticulously and preferably every 15 days, if they are cotton pillowcases it is better that you use a mild detergent for this type of fabric as it tends to shrink.

Another point I recommend the fabric softener because it leaves a spectacular smell in each garment and sometimes this prevents us from ironing the garment that we have just washed. That said, let's go to the tips.

• Prepare a deep container with hot water, pour in liquid soap or powder detergent, if the pillowcases are white I recommend putting a considerable stream of chlorine or some bleaching product, as a softener assistant since chlorine usually leaves a really strong smell in the clothes.
• Immerse the pillowcases in the container and leave them all soaked in the mixture until the water has cooled.
• Take it out very carefully because if you put chlorine or bleach it can stain your clothes.
• If you have rubber gloves, put them on as they will cover you when handling the garments with the mixture as chlorine or bleach dries out your hands.
• Rinse the garments with plenty of water until soap is free, repeat the same procedure with the following garments.
• Let them dry at room temperature, personally I love when the sun dries the clothes it leaves them a bit stiff but the smell it gives off is a pleasant aroma.

Conclusion:
We must take great care of the hygiene of our pillows, in general the hygiene of our bedroom and its clothes speaks a lot about who we are, in addition, sleeping is considered a vital right that our body must perform to recharge new energies and continue with our day to day .

I always emphasize the material factor of which our pillows are made, since that is why we can put an end to any bacteria or dirt that may lurk, taking care of our hygiene also intervenes taking care of what we use daily.

These tips can be applied to sheets and white clothes, please white clothes and if you wash pillowcases of different colors, do not add the chlorine it is not necessary since the only thing you will get is that the pillowcase will fade.