How to wash pillows at home?

All accessories that come into contact with human skin need regular cleaning. This also applies to bed linen, and, of course, pillows. Caring for them is especially important, as they come into contact with the face of a person every night. Dust, skin particles, sweat and other contaminants - all this accumulates in the bedding and can lead to problems with skin and breathing, if not given proper attention to cleaning.

In time to wash the pillows with the effect of memory is necessary for pet owners, if they allow their pets to sleep on the bed. During operation, the pillow loses its aesthetic appearance, overall shape and may begin to exude an unpleasant odor. In addition, some types of fillers of these products are a "magnet" for small ticks.

First you need to figure out what kinds of fillers are. This will help determine the type of bedding and the conditions under which to wash the pillows:

• Down pillows. They are very soft, able to warm for a long time in the cold season. Most often, fluff of such birds as duck, swan, loon and goose is used. The down pillow keeps its shape for a long time, as it is quite elastic. It is necessary to take into account the high cost of this filler. In addition, bird fluff can cause allergies in humans, which is a contraindication for the use of this type of allergy. Natural down is a favorite habitat of some insects.

• Pillows with buckwheat husk. They are very useful for the human musculoskeletal system. They adapt to the shape of the head, so they are ideal for people suffering from scoliosis or problems with the cervical vertebrae. This type of filler is ideal for the hot season, as the head does not sweat at all. It is worth noting that the buckwheat husk pillows are heavy.

• Sheep's wool. Pillows of this type of wool are light, they have the ability to keep warm for a long time. Wool also has a therapeutic effect: it is great for people with joint pain or rheumatic diseases.

• Bamboo. This type is becoming increasingly popular in the modern Russian market due to its properties. It is ideal for allergy sufferers, it is highly hygroscopic, that is, it perfectly absorbs moisture. In addition, the antibacterial properties of this filler prevent the growth of bacteria in it.

• Polyester. Polyester cushions quickly regain their shape when mechanically acting on them. It is a hypoallergenic synthetic material that is very easy to wash.

• Sintepon. Known synthetic material. Pillows from a synthetic winterizer soft and do not cause an allergy. The only disadvantage of this filler - fragility.

• Holofiber Filler, ideal for allergies. The material is not picky in operation, so that products from it will last a long time.

• Latex. Products from this material have a reasonable price. It is perfectly breathable, useful for people with problems of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondrosis, rheumatism, pain in the joints). Latex has antibacterial properties, as a result of which it is an unfavorable environment for the vital activity of bacteria and small parasitic insects. In addition, latex does not make any sounds when mechanically acting on it, it is very durable. With proper care, the latex product can “live” up to 10 years. The minus of the filler is a specific smell.In addition, latex can cause an allergic reaction due to substances in its composition.

• Vata. Cotton wool cushions are soft and light, but have several disadvantages. They are short-lived, hard to carry washing, as the filler falls into clods. Such pillows are contraindicated for people with allergies.

To carry out the washing in the machine, you should purchase special covers, and put them on the pillow. In addition, you can use the old pillowcase, then sew it up so that it does not dispense.

To begin, divide the down into equal parts, put them in bags. After washing, you just need to collect all the clean parts of the fluff together. This will make washing more efficient and accurate, besides, we dry down in parts ten times faster. In the absence of unnecessary pillowcases, you can sew gauze bags yourself, but this occupation is rather laborious, since the bags must be made small.

If you put all the filler in one big bag, then the drying time will increase significantly, and the filler may acquire a putrid odor. Each bag must be about half filled, then you must sew them tightly.

After cooking, place the bags in the drum, pour the detergent into a special section and turn on the wash mode with additional rinsing. After the wash cycle, hang out the wet bags on the balcony. To avoid the formation of downy lumps, you need to shake the bags regularly, then they will dry faster, and the filler does not have time to gain an unpleasant smell.

The filler is erased in a similar way at 50-60 degrees.

It is necessary to knock out dust from synthetic pillows before classical washing in a typewriter, otherwise the result will unpleasantly surprise you: the dust remaining inside the filler will turn into ugly stains. After normal washing, it is recommended to use additional rinsing, then you need to remove the pillow from the tank and dry it. For a synthetic winterizer, it is necessary to choose a temperature not higher than 40 degrees, besides, the synthetic padding pads can “not survive” the spinning, so it is better to press them manually.

The material maintains the temperature of washing about 70 degrees.

Such a pillow can also become dirty. It should be borne in mind that pillows made from organic materials (for example, buckwheat husks, seeds of berries or seeds) do not tolerate washing, but if your pillow consists of synthetic balls, then everything is much simpler. If you only need to wash a pillowcase, you will have to unzip it, carefully remove the balls, move them to another place and wash the pillowcase.

If you want to maintain the integrity of the pillow, wrap it with several layers of fabric, place it in the machine and wash at a temperature of up to 40 degrees in the minimum speed mode. If you get dirty yourself, then, in addition to the pillowcase, you will have to wash it too. Put the balls in the container and wash them with soap and detergent.

Due to its ability to repel dirt, a bamboo product does not often require washing. Sometimes it is enough just to clean it. The only problem that may arise during the purification of this type is the size of the pillow, for example, when it does not fit in the drum of the washing machine. Usually such products make a very large size. If there is no such problem, put the pillow in the automatic machine, add some powder and set the wash cycle with temperatures up to 30 degrees.

Spin can damage the pillow, so you should squeeze the thing manually, not twisting the material. Due to the remarkable properties of bamboo, the dirt from it is quickly washed away. It is worth remembering that in order to preserve the beneficial healing and antibacterial agents of bamboo filler, chemicals and ironing should be avoided, otherwise they will disappear, despite the fact that the pillow will remain beautiful and lush.

Thus, at home in the washing machine you can wash almost all types of products.

At home, you can clean up any stains, even such complex as blood, oil and the like.

It is necessary to wash the pillow in such a way that the down does not become lumpy, and at the same time the dirt is well washed off. The washing algorithm is as follows:

• Prepare a basin with water 40 degrees. Water should be mixed with soap or powder.
• Spread the pillow. In order not to spread the fluff around the room, immediately place it in the basin. If the pelvis is not enough, fill with a few more. The main thing - do not try to fit too much fluff into the container, otherwise it will not be able to wash well and dry.

• For 1.5-2 hours, leave the fluff to soak. During this time, all the dirt dissolved in water.
• Drain the pelvis and rinse the filler under running water. For this it is more convenient to use a colander. Close the hole to drain the water with a special mesh so that the material does not block the drain pipe.

• Prepare a new detergent solution, in which you thoroughly wash all fluff with your hands.
• Rinse the fluff several times under running water. After that, it only needs to be dried.

The product from latex needs to be washed only manually. You should add a minimum amount of detergent and adjust the temperature to 40 degrees. Rinse latex should be in cool water. It is not necessary to wring out the pillow with the help of brute force, it is enough to wrap it with a dry towel - it absorbs excess moisture. Latex is a fragile material, and in order to prolong its service life, it is worthwhile to minimize wet procedures.

Steaming is a great alternative to regular laundry. This type of treatment not only kills bacteria, but also refreshes bedding:

• Hang the pillow vertically.
• Double thoroughly steam it.
• When the pillow is dry, whisk it.
• Put a pillow on.

Holofiber is also well washed by hand:

• For washing holofiber use gel washing liquid. Water for washing should be barely warm. Soak the pillow for 1.5-2 hours.
• Do not twist the pillow during the spin cycle, you need to wring it gently. After spinning, rinse the product in lukewarm water.
• After washing, hang the pillow on to dry.

Products from a synthetic winterizer are erased in the same way as from a holofiber. Sintepon falls into clods, so you need to constantly beat him up.

Manually, you can wash and pillow with bamboo filler. Washing rules are as follows:

• The water temperature should be about 30 degrees.
• Strongly foaming means is best avoided. For bamboo is ideal laundry soap.
• After washing, gently rinse the pillow. Dry it on a horizontal surface, putting it on clean towels.

For uniform drying of a synthetic product, it is necessary to shake it periodically so as not to form lumps. Hang the pillow at one angle. Beat it every 2-3 hours, otherwise a stale smell or mold may appear. The pillow will dry in about a day. The larger the pillow, the longer it dries, so the day is only an approximate drying time. In addition, you can dry the pad in the washing machine drum.

The bamboo product is dried horizontally, you can not hang it. Constantly straighten the material. Otherwise, the filler will lose its properties and turn into unaesthetic clods.Anti-stress pillows should also be dried on a horizontal surface at room temperature. If you wash the balls that fill this type of cushion, you must completely dry them to avoid rotting or mildew.

It is advisable to dry the holofiber pillows on a horizontal surface, constantly turning them over to speed up the process of evaporation of unnecessary moisture. Latex pillows are dried only in the open air. In no case can not be washed or dried this material in the machine. Artificial down items are dried in a dryer or naturally on a horizontal surface.

There are several helpful tips to help make pillow care as easy as possible:

• beat fluffy bedding regularly;
• better to restrict sunlight to down pillows. From the excess of the sun, the down becomes brittle, therefore, the elasticity of the product is lost;

• Try to restrict pet access to your pillows. Pillows should be kept as clean as possible. Better get your pets special soft beds, and interest in your bed from them, most likely, will disappear. You can also use sofa products as a bed;
• regular hygienic cleaning of pillows will help avoid the appearance of bed mites;
• if the pillow exudes an unpleasant smell, dents have formed on it, and the filler has fallen, then the pillow needs to be changed. The use of low-quality products can cause skin rashes, headaches and lead to chronic sleep deprivation.

Take care of bedding, because a comfortable bed - the key to a healthy sleep, without which it is impossible to imagine a happy life.

How to wash pillows at home by hand, see the following video.