How do I wash my pillow?

Clean and fresh bedding significantly affects the comfort of a person's life. The highest requirements for coziness are imposed on the bedroom, which means - for sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers and, of course, pillows. In order not to spend money on new ones, you can periodically successfully wash the pillows at home.

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

Each type of pillow filler requires adherence to certain peculiarities when washing. There is no universal option here., otherwise the thing may be spoiled.

Holofiber pillows are considered a type 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 a pillow with holofiber has already served for a long time, do a little experiment. Place something heavy on top of it.

If the crumpled place has regained its elasticity, the pillow is fine and can be sent to the washing machine. In case of a remaining dent, the product will have to be sent to the trash bin, it is no longer usable, since the filler has collapsed.

The washing process is as follows:

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

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

Do not add conditioner because the result will meet 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 intact and will serve for a very long time.

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

Sheep pillows owe their unique benefits to lanolin, an animal wax that heats up under the influence of human body temperature, absorbs into the skin and has a beneficial effect on health. Natural wool has excellent thermal conductivity, so that a person does not overcool or overheat on such a pillow. Natural filler is breathable and breathable.

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

Polyester-filled pillows were not popular for a while because they are synthetic. But today the myth about the harmfulness of synthetics has been overcome, because modern artificial materials meet all hygienic and sanitary requirements. Polyester pillows are fluffy, weightless, and comfortable to use. The same goes for washing them. 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 on;
• 100 g of powder is used, anti-roll 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 out;
• after the product is removed from the machine, it must be vigorously shaken and re-laid for wringing;
• after a few push-ups, the model needs to be dried.

Orthopedic pillows with memory effect are quite capricious when manipulating with washing. They hold the head in a special way during sleep, which means that they must definitely 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.

Do not wash pillows with memory effect, even with your hands, let alone a typewriter. All that the water scrubbing process may involve for them is rinsing with almost cold water and wiping with a soft sponge with light soap. You should not use any other treatment, otherwise the thing may become unusable.

Often there is no need to wash a padding polyester, 1-3 times a year is enough. The synthetic winterizer can be washed well both manually and automatically. It is pertinent to remember here which should in no case be allowed when washing products with padding polyester:

• hot water is prohibited;
• you can not start the machine and spin at high speeds;
• soaking is carried out quickly, but it is better not to soak at all, but simply pour cool water on the thing;
• do not allow any bleaching;
• a synthetic winterizer does not fit dry powder, only liquid is needed.

For the rest, washing a padding polyester in a typewriter is extremely simple. As for spinning, here the hostesses and experts disagree. The housewives believe that nothing will happen to the pillow from the automatic spinning, they just need a gentle mode and low rpm. Professionals do not recommend wringing out pillows to achieve greater durability, because low rpm abrade the fabric, spoil the bedding. In addition, even at low speeds, the synthetic winterizer can get lost in a heap, which will have to be straightened in the future.

Cushions are especially prone to contamination, because they are used more often than others and not always carefully. They absorb dust, stains and dirt, making washing them an inevitable necessity. If vinyl covers are provided on the pillows, then it will be enough to wipe them with a rag, having previously dipped it in dishwashing liquid and warm water. Rinse and wipe again to avoid excess product. Then you can dry the pillow with a clean towel and leave to dry.

It is best to vacuum the fabric covers using the upholstery attachment. A steam cleaner is also good for freshening up covers that cannot be removed from the pillow. If not available, it can be rented. Practical housewives have tried the delicate washing of pillows from the sofa in a typewriter and claim that this does not harm the products, but experts advise against taking risks.

It should be immediately clarified that pillows with buckwheat husks cannot be washed. The filler itself practically does not get dirty. Empty the contents of the cover and wash it separately if it is heavily soiled. These are the main approaches, but it's worth understanding the details as well. Check the tightness of the cover, it must be made of durable material - teak and with hard edging. When separating the husk from it, check to see if there is a zipper on the cover, this will make it easier for the husk to spill out. It is better to hang the separated filler in a cotton bag in the sun to ventilate.

Knock out the cover itself and pre-immerse it in a mild soap solution for soaking. You can wash it in a typewriter or by hand. Then the cover should be ironed well.For freshness, you can add a couple of drops of essential oil, various herbs or sachets - motherwort, oregano, mint. At the end, you need to carefully fill back the buckwheat husk.

To summarize, the general methods of washing non-feather pillows are:

• The correct washing mode is gentle, the temperature, in general, should not exceed 40 degrees, the spin speed, if provided, is low.
• Whitening is completely ignored.
• Synthetic fillings react well to washing together with tennis balls inside the drum. The balls beat the product and do not let the contents get lost.
• Only liquid, gel-like detergents should be poured into a machine or a container for hand washing. Rinsing is carried out twice or three times.
• After hand or delicate wringing, 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 pillows with polyurethane balls inside, such as anti-stress ones, to it. In extreme cases, the pillow with balls must be separated from the cover and washed separately in soapy water, trying to combat the stickiness of such a specific filler.
• As a rule, a ban on washing is always indicated on the etiquette of a new thing. In case of urgent need, such a model can be taken to dry cleaning.
• A new pillow should be fluffed and ventilated from time to time to improve air circulation in the pillow filler. Then she will not need a wash 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 that can lead to complete loss of shape. Drying is carried out in a well-ventilated room or on a balcony, outdoors, choosing for this a reliable horizontal surface, for example, clotheslines or a dryer with crossbars at the top. If there is a special "underlay", the pillow can be positioned to dry on the radiator.

Different types of stains require a variety of removal approaches:

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

In more difficult cases, you will have to deal with the 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 with a solution until it disappears completely.
2. Soak the pillowcase in water for half an hour, adjust the laundry soap in advance. Beforehand, thoroughly lather the stain from the face and the wrong side.
3. Soak the item in saline solution (1 scoop per liter) overnight, then wash as usual.
4. Hydrogen peroxide is excellent at fighting blood stains. 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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