Washing a pillow in a washing machine is not as difficult as drying it. It is only important to understand the filler and then load the washing machine.
We also need to eliminate a couple of mistakes that housewives most often make when washing.
How often to wash
If washing is permitted by the manufacturer, it should be done at least twice a year. Do not forget that the number of washes may depend on the health condition and operating conditions.
How to wash a pillow
Much depends on the filler. It can be natural plant fibers or buckwheat husks, bamboo is especially popular.
Animal products used include wool, horsehair and down.
Hollow fiber, synthetic padding and polystyrene are synthetic compounds.
Vegetable filler
For bamboo, avoid using bleach, spinning, or temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
But it is not recommended to wash a buckwheat husk pillow. The main problem is drying. You can only wash the cover.
Filler of animal origin
The most difficult thing is to wash a pillow filled with bird down, so it is better to take it to the dry cleaner immediately.
The filler can be washed only in the cover, in water no more than 30-40 degrees, on a delicate mode with minimum revolutions and additional rinsing. Gel is used instead of powder.
It is better to do this in the summer so that the filler dries in the fresh air.
The wool filling may shrink. If the manufacturer does not prohibit washing, then select the "wool" or "delicate wash" mode, in water no higher than 30 degrees Celsius.
Made of synthetics
Wash with washing balls on a delicate cycle, 30-40 degrees and washing gel, without wringing. Gently wring out the water by hand, do not shake the product. Dry cleaning is possible.
