HOW TO WASH YOUR PILLOW? TRICKS TO LEAVE IT AS GOOD AS NEW
The pillow is an essential complement in our rest system that allows our cervical and back to align to maintain a posture that does not strain the neck and head in order to have a better and healthier rest.
As an important element, you have to know how to take care of them and keep them clean and disinfected so that we have an ergonomic and hygienic rest.
If you just want to give them a little refresher so that the cover is clean and white, here are a series of natural mixtures that will help you achieve it by dry cleaning: baking soda with vinegar or combined with tea tree essential oil, lemon with hot water or hydrogen peroxide, and a fashionable remedy, the combination of detergent and borax.
However, the most effective way for your pillows not to lose their properties and hygiene is that they have a good cover. A cover protects the filling from dirt, moisture, stains, mites…, helps it to be in good condition longer and its maintenance and cleaning are less. There are from thermo-regulating covers to the classic cotton ones, but whatever the essential thing is, it must have a zipper so that you can clean it and then put it on the pillow comfortably.
Depending on the type of pillow you have, we are going to give you a series of tips and tricks so that you can know what is best when it comes to washing your pillow:
How to Wash Fiber Pillows
Fiber pillows return to their original shape after use. The best way to clean them is to put them in a bathtub with water and ammonia at night. Then a good jet of water is poured with a hose or shower and then left for drying in the open air and horizontally. It is also advisable to shake it from time to time so that it does not deform.
How to wash latex pillows
Latex pillows are not recommended to be put in the washing machine. It is best to put them in a bathtub and with a very mild soap sponge and remove the stains one by one. Finally, for it to dry, it is best to put it outdoors and in the shade.
How to Wash Feather or Down Pillows
For this type of pillow, it is best to rely on the advice for cleaning and maintenance from KLINUN, a benchmark in the use of feather and down filling in its products.
Starting with cleaning, the ideal is to follow these instructions:
- Always follow the manufacturer’s washing instructions on the product composition label.
- If the labelling of the product allows it to be cleaned in the washing machine, roll up and tie the pillow so that it does not collide with the drum and avoid using fabric softeners so that it does not lose its natural properties, in addition to a low-temperature washing mode and with a neutral detergent.
- It is vital to dry the feather pillow well, for this it is advisable to put it in the dryer in short cycles and at a low temperature to prevent the appearance of moisture on the pillow and help the feather or down recover its volume.
For daily maintenance, KLINUN tells us the following:
- Shake and aerate the pillow so that the material recovers its original shape and properties.
- After a couple of nights it is advisable to give it a turn of 180or to avoid caking and displacement of the feather or down.
- Cotton bags are the best for storing pillows made of this material, as they prevent the appearance of moisture by promoting the breathability of the pillow.
How to wash Memory foam pillows
Pillows of this type cannot be washed, it is something that all manufacturers agree on because if they do they would lose all their natural properties. They should only be washed by hand if absolutely necessary, such as in the case of a large stain for example. In this case, rinse with mild soap and water, rinse thoroughly and let the pillow dry in the open air at all times.
To avoid washing this type of pillow, it is strongly recommended to use a double cover with a zipper exterior, in addition to washing it in the washing machine regularly.
How to wash pillows from New Technologies
Pillows made with innovative technologies or materials such as our Nord Swiss VISCO GEL SOFT PILLOW or the Nord Swiss VISCO CARBON Pillow cannot be washed in the washing machine under any circumstances. Only the cover can be dry cleaned with mild soap or as the manufacturer indicates. As they are very specific fillers, they are very sensitive to spinning and would lose their unique properties.
It is also important to pay attention to the washing instructions available by the manufacturer to make sure which chemicals or washing methods (in case they can be put in a dryer or washing machine) are suitable for each pillow.
Finally, at MICOLCHÓN we have the largest variety of existing pillows and covers on the market, and with the advice of our mattressologists you will be able to know which pillow is best for you according to your favorite sleeping position or according to the physical ailment you have. Any doubt, they will solve it for you. You can also see our entire catalog with its discounts included on our website.
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