Emma Miller
Blankets and pillows are things you touch as you sleep, which means they need to be as clean as your bedding. Regardless of what your pillow is made of, you should clean it regularly.
How to Launder Yellow Stains on a Pillowcase or Pillow
Before you wash your pillow, make sure there are no stale stains on it. If there are any, it is best to remove them, and then wash the pillow. There are several ways to do this:
- Mix 0.5 cups of baking soda and 0.5 cups of vinegar, pour into the powder compartment, and run the wash;
- 1 cup of dish detergent, 1 cup of powder, and 1 cup of bleach mix dissolves in a basin of warm water, put the pillow in there for 30 minutes, then wash in the machine;
- Mix 1 cup of peroxide and 0.5 cups of lemon juice, dissolve in a bowl of warm water, leave the pillow there for 1 hour, then wash it in the machine;
- Mix 0.5 cups of baking soda and 10 drops of tea tree essential oil, apply to the stains, leave for 1 hour, then scrub with a brush and wash the pillow in the machine.
In order to prolong the life of your pillow and avoid stains, clean it at least twice a year or have it dry-cleaned once a year. If you do not want to do it, every 3-4 years buy new pillows.
How to clean feather pillows – detailed instructions.
It is important to understand that feather pillows have a lifetime, not longer than 6 years. After that time, the down in the pillows should be changed, but this does not mean that for all six years, you can ignore cleaning. If you do not wash these pillows, the feathers are knocked down, and inside the filler begins to breed harmful bacteria.
The reason for this is the moisture that the human body secretes during sleep, and feathers are the perfect breeding ground for microorganisms. In addition, dust accumulates inside them, which is sure to cause allergies.
If you want to wash your pillow by hand, follow the instructions:
- Fill a basin or bathtub with warm water, and add detergent;
- rip open the pillow and pour the feathers into soapy water;
- leave it in the water for a few hours to allow all the dirt and dust to remain in the water;
- drain the dirty water and rinse the feathers, repeating the procedure several times;
- put the feathers in gauze or chintz bags, squeeze, and leave to dry, shaking them periodically.
When the process is finished and the feathers are dry, transfer them to a new cushion and sew up the loose edge.
If you are wondering how to wash a feather pillow without unraveling it, the answer is simple – place the pillow in the machine, turn on the gentle cycle, and set the temperature to 30-40°C. If the pillows are very dirty, you can wash them twice. A spin is also allowed – this way the feathers will dry faster, and the pillow will be much lighter.
How to clean synthetic pillows – a proven method
Washing a synthetic pillow is optimal in a machine – hand washing will not be able to provide a thorough getting rid of dirt and stains. To clean a synthetic pillow, simply put it in the drum of the machine, add gel powder, and put it on a delicate mode with the minimum number of revolutions. It is not necessary to spin the synthetic pillow, otherwise, the filler inside may gather in a lump. It is better to take it out of the machine at the end of washing and leave it to dry in an open space with good air circulation.
