How to wash pillows?

 How to wash pillows?

For hygiene and health reasons it is really necessary to carry out frequent maintenance of the pillows . For the reasons that you will learn below, I will let you know the methods to disinfect, clean and even remove stains from your pillow .

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Recommendations for washing pillows

You should know that experts recommend that the pillow be changed every 2 years , because millions of bacteria and mites proliferate there, which are harmful and can trigger allergies and more diseases, especially related to the respiratory tract. However, in that period of time it must be washed regularly , recommended three times a year, and a maximum of 6 months.

One way to know if your pillow is too old is to fold it in half , and if it stays in that position it means that you should replace it before it causes worse damage, ideally it should unfold progressively.

Visualize the affected area

If your pillow has a yellowish color or any stain, follow the bleaching and disinfecting steps before proceeding to wash. If you prefer to disinfect later, check the steps with which you can do it.

 

Cover: Remove and wash

The first thing you will do is remove the cover from your pillow and wash it in the washing machine or by hand , in the way you want. I recommend that you do not apply detergents with very strong odors that can cause allergies.

If your covers are white, or you are washing the one that came with the pillow, due to time they may have a yellowish color , to return them to their original color you can pour a splash of bleach together with the detergent , this in addition to cleaning the stains has components disinfectants.

Pillow manufacturer recommendations

Look for the label of your pillow and read what is described there to know the washing method to use. Some pillows cannot be machine washed because they may lose their shape or function.

 

Stuffing of affected pillows

Depending on the cushioning material of the pillow, it will be the delicacy and the way to clean them . So you should know if your pillow is made of cotton, feathers, synthetic material, elastic vico, latex, among others.

 

Take a good look at the pillow

You should pay attention that your pillow does not have any tears on the edges where the thread is . In this way you can be sure that you will not lose padding in the wash. If so, you do not have to worry, before proceeding to wash, take care of joining the parts with white thread and when finished cut and tie a knot.

Pillow washing

Carry out this procedure taking into account what is described in the manufacturer's recommendations and the filling , since the material and the recommendations are the way to know how to wash.

Essential steps for pillow washing

WASHING MACHINE

Put the pillows in the washing machine . Preferably two to take care of the shape.

Add a cup of detergent . I remind you that it is better to use one with a mild smell.

To completely remove the soap from the pillow, set the washing machine to rinse with water a second time .

Wait for its drying time to finish , and place it in a place where it is in the sun or use the dryer.

NOTE: if your pillow has stains, apply bleach in a small amount in the compartment where you introduced the detergent or, according to the system of your washing machine, in the box symbolized with a triangle especially to introduce this product.

BY HAND

Place the pillow (s) on a slide where you can cover them with water.

Fill the slide with enough warm water and apply the detergent of your choice, taking into account what is recommended above.

Then wait (15 min approx.) For the product to work on the pillow and make it easier to wash.

You can apply a splash of bleach to bleach .

Get the soap out well with enough water . Make sure there is no detergent left inside, one way to know is to drain the water and verify that it does not have foam or bubbles that indicate the existence of soap internally.

Put the pillows to dry and check that they are not damp inside.

Washing according to the type of pillow

In these methods I am going to give you the ways to carry out the washing process according to the material , this means that it depends on your type of pillow, you will follow these recommendations.

Feather pillow

Washing this type of pillow is simple, because you can easily do it in the washing machine following the same instructions that I have left you. The difference is that in addition to the pillows you are going to place 3 or 4 tennis balls in stockings so that they do not undergo any change in their structure, and that at the end you will put them to dry in the open air , in the case of using the dryer set it so that you apply air but not hot . Check the pillows from time to time and shake them to separate the feathers .

Latex pillow

For this type of pillow, it is advisable to wash by hand . Follow the steps indicated above with cold water and for washing, after waiting for the soaking time, a sponge to remove the dirt from the surface . For drying you can place it outdoors , moreover , do not let the sun shine on it.

Vicoelastic or memory foam pillow

This material is delicate , so it must be hand washed with due subtlety . To carry out this process, follow the steps for a hand wash above. To dry this pillow, it is better that you dry it in the open air where the sun hits it , but do not leave it for too long , check that it is completely dry and remove it, the process can be a bit slow because this material tends to absorb a lot of water. This type of pillow usually has anti-mite and antibacterial treatments , so as not to lower its functionality it is recommended that it be washed less frequently (4 to 6 months).

Synthetic material pillows

Follow either of the two processes indicated in the washing form , both in the washing machine and by hand. While they dry, shake them to hold their shape and you can air dry them or with a dryer set on warm air or air, not hot .

Whiten and disinfect your pillow

If in the washing process, not even the splash of bleach, improved the yellowish appearance, do the following, in addition to disinfecting the pillows from bacteria and mites:

Borax, dishwasher, detergent, and bleach

To handle these products wear gloves and a mask . After placing the pillows in the washing machine drawer, apply 1 cup of detergent, eco-friendly dishwasher, and bleach that does not contain chlorine ; ½ cup of borax and finally the water, previously boiled until it covers the pillow, set the washing machine for the normal cycle and dry them in the open air .

Water and Lemon

Before washing, in two and a half liters of water, previously boiled, squeeze 6 lemons . Pour the preparation into a container where the pillow fits and then place it in the liquid and let it act for 120 min. Put to dry after washing with the steps above.

Baking Soda and Vinegar

Put the pillows in the washing machine, program the washing machine for a normal wash , and when they are covered with water, add 120 ml of vinegar and 80 g of previously unified bicarbonate . Wait for the process to finish and lay the pillows outside .

Hydrogen peroxide and lemon

Pour 125cc of lemon extract and 250cc of hydrogen peroxide into a container the size of a pillow and fill it with previously boiled water . Put the pillow in the liquid and wait for it to act for 60 min. Later, wash it with the aforementioned process.