How to wash a pillow?

Clean and fresh bedding significantly affect the comfort of a person's life. The highest standards of comfort are presented to the bedroom, which means - to sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers and, of course, pillows. In order not to splurge on new ones, you can periodically successfully wash your pillows at home.

Specialists warn against washing pillows with powders and ordinary detergents. It is best to use gels, as it is more likely that they are completely washed out of the fabric. If the pillow is woolen, then you should take a special remedy containing lanolin. It well cleanses the fibers of the wool and gives them elasticity. Liquid soap and shampoos are also suitable for washing. Some housewives consider the best option a grated baby or laundry soap that dissolves quickly.

Each type of pillow filler requires compliance with certain features when washing. There is no universal option hereotherwise the thing may be damaged.

Holofiber pillows are considered a kind of synthetic, so they are perfectly suited for washing in an automatic machine at home. As a rule, after the washing machine, the models retain their original appearance and look completely new.If you know that the pillow with holofiber has long served, do a little experiment. Put something heavy on it.

If the crumpled place has regained its elasticity, the pillow is all right, and it can be sent to the washing machine. If the dent remains, the product will have to be sent to the bin, it is no longer suitable for use, since the filler has collapsed.

The washing process is as follows:

• the holofiber pillow should be soaked for an hour, diluting a liquid detergent in warm water;
• optimal temperature regime - 60-70 degrees;
• it is better to turn off the spin, but if automatic spin is still selected, after washing you need to beat the product and straighten the bumps.

Bamboo is considered one of the most unpretentious materials for filling pillows, so there is no doubt that machine washing will not harm the filler. During washing, you can do other things, as the product will not deteriorate. Wash bamboo at a temperature of 40 degrees. Almost any powder is suitable for natural, environmentally friendly fibers, but it is better to choose a liquid option.

Air conditioning should not be added, because the result will live up to all your expectations without it. If a pillow with bamboo provides a cover, then it is enough to immerse only it in the machine - so the filler will remain untouched and will serve for a very long time.

Wool is recognized as the most healing filler for pillows. Until recently, users noted that such beddings have an undesirable smell and cause allergies, but today these observations are irrelevant. This material has a calming effect, it is warm, improves the mood and health of those who use pillows made of wool.

Sheep pillows owe their unique advantages to lanolin - animal wax, which heats up under the influence of the temperature of the human body, is absorbed into the skin and has a beneficial effect on health. Natural wool has excellent thermal conductivity, so that a person does not get too cold and does not overheat on such a pillow. The natural filler is breathable and breathable.

Camel wool, which is also used as a filler, gives a stronger effect on the listed positions. Pillows made of sheep and camel hair are enough to soak before washing for half an hour in barely warm water with liquid powder. It is better to wash such a thing with your hands in the bathroom, in the machine you can also perform a similar procedure with the spin turned off and in the delicate washing mode.

Pillows filled with polyester were not popular for a while because they are synthetic. But today the myth of the dangers of synthetics has been overcome, because modern artificial materials meet all hygienic and sanitary requirements. Pillows made of polyester fluffy, weightless, easy to use. The same goes for their washing. It is completely safe to wash such samples in a machine. The sequence of steps is as follows:

• the decorative cover is removed, the lower pillowcase is left;
• 100 g of powder is used, anti-skating balls are added;
• a quick wash is selected, a temperature of 40 degrees is enough;
• the product is rinsed three times so that the detergent is completely washed;
• after the product is removed from the machine, it must be shaken vigorously and re-laid for wringing;
• after several push-ups, the model needs to be dried.

Orthopedic pillows with a memory effect are quite capricious when manipulating with washing.They hold their head in a special way during sleep, which means they must keep their shape after cleaning with water. Such products are filled with polyurethane foam. The filler consists of small fragile bubbles, so there is always a threat of destruction of such a sensitive material.

Pillows with a memory effect should not be washed even with your hands, not to mention the typewriter. All that the cleaning process with water can include for them is rinsing with almost cold water and rubbing them with a soft sponge with a light soap. You should not use any other treatment, otherwise the thing may become worthless.

Often washing a sintepon pillow to anything is enough 1-3 times a year. The synthetic winterizer is well washed both manually and automatically. It’s appropriate to remember which, when washing products with a synthetic winterizer, should in no case be allowed:

• hot water is prohibited;
• you can not start the machine and spin at high speeds;
• soaking is carried out quickly, but it’s better not to soak at all, but simply to pour cool things on the thing;
• do not allow any bleaching;
• dry powder is not suitable for sintepon, only liquid is needed.

The rest of the washing synthetic winterizer in the machine is extremely simple. As for the spin, here the housewives and specialists disagree. Mistresses believe that nothing will happen from the automatic spin with the pillow, just need a gentle mode and low speed. Professionals do not recommend wringing pillows to achieve greater durability, because low speeds abrade the fabric, spoil the bedding. In addition, even at low revs, the sintepon can pile up in a heap, which will later be straightened.

Sofa cushions are especially susceptible to contamination, because they are used more often than others and not always with care. They absorb dust, stains, and dirt, so washing them is an inevitable necessity. If there are vinyl covers on the pillows, it will be enough to wipe them with a rag, having previously dipped it in dishwashing liquid and warm water. Rinse and wipe again so that no excess is left. You can then wipe the pillow with a clean towel and leave to dry.

It is better to vacuum clean fabric covers using a nozzle for furniture upholstery. To refresh the covers that cannot be removed from the pillow, a steam cleaner is good. If one is not available, it can be rented. Practical housewives tested the delicate washing of pillows from the sofa in the typewriter and claim that this does not harm the products, but experts do not advise taking risks.

It should immediately be clarified that pillows with buckwheat husk are not washable. The filler itself practically does not get dirty. Pour the contents from the cover and wash it separately if heavily soiled. These are the main approaches, but it’s worth understanding the details, Check the density of the cover, it must be made of durable material - teak and with a hard edging. When you separate the husk from it, examine whether there is lightning on the case, this will simplify the rash of the husk. The separated filler in a cotton bag is best hung in the sun.

The cover itself should be knocked out and immersed for soaking in a mild soapy solution. You can wash it in a typewriter or hands. Then the cover should be ironed well. You can add a couple drops of essential oil, various herbs or sachets - motherwort, oregano, mint for freshness.In the end, you need to carefully fill the buckwheat husk back.

You can summarize the general methods of washing pillows with non-feather fillers:

• The correct washing mode is gentle, the temperature, in general, should not exceed 40 degrees, the spin speed, if provided, is small.
• Whitening is completely ignored.
• Synthetic fillers respond well to washing with tennis balls inside the drum. Balls whip the product and do not allow the contents to go astray.
• Only liquid, gel-like detergents should be poured into the machine or hand-washing container. Rinsing is carried out twice or thrice.
• After a manual or delicate spin, the item is dried with a large towel so that it absorbs excess moisture. It is forbidden to twist the product.
• Not all pillows are washable. Orthopedic and buckwheat are not intended for wet processing. Do not expose her and pillows with balls of polyurethane inside, such as anti-stress. In extreme cases, the pillow with balls should be separated from the cover and washed separately in soapy water, trying to combat the stickiness of such a specific filler.
• As a rule, the ban on washing is always indicated on the etiquette of a new thing. In case of urgent need, such a model can be put in dry cleaning.
• From time to time, a new pillow should be whipped and ventilated so that air circulation improves in its filler. Then she will not need washing for a long time.

In no case do not try to hang the washed pillow on a rope, securing it with a clothespin. This is an unacceptable drying method, which threatens with a complete loss of shape. Drying is carried out in a well-ventilated room or on a balcony, on the street, choosing for this a reliable horizontal surface, for example, clothesline or dryer with crossbars at the top. In the presence of a special "substrate", the pillow can be placed to dry on the heating battery.

For different types of spots, it is necessary to apply a variety of approaches to the removal:

• If contamination has occurred on the cushion cover, it is easiest to first apply the cleaning agent to the affected area, then wipe it with a sponge.
• It’s more difficult to bleed blood at home. This happens often - drops fall on the pillowcase. The main thing here is the speed of reaction of the hostess. Blood under the influence of air combines with the fibers, and it is much more difficult to remove the lee stain. If time is not lost, then the blood can be washed off simply with cold water.

In more complex cases, you will have to deal with a blood stain manually, a washing machine will not give a guaranteed result. Here are some recipes:

1. Put an aspirin tablet in a glass of water, wash the problem area with a sponge until it disappears completely.
2. Soak a pillowcase in water for half an hour, cut in advance laundry soap. Preliminarily properly soap the stain from the face and the inside.
3. Hold the item in saline (1 spoon per liter) overnight, then wash as usual.
4. Hydrogen peroxide perfectly fights a blood stain. It is applied to the affected area, kept for about 10 minutes, then soaked and washed with the addition of detergent.

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