Whatever the season, it is essential to wash your bed linen (sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, etc.) on a regular basis. It is the same for pillows and duvets which must be cleaned even if they are protected by a cover. Here's how to wash a pillow .
How to machine wash a synthetic pillow?
It is quite possible to machine wash a synthetic pillow . However, you must select a delicate program in cold water (no more than 40°C). In this way, the filling of your pillow will not be damaged. Wash this piece of bedding approximately every two months and with only a small amount of detergent.
To prevent the filling of your pillow from bunching up, place the pillow in a net and pull it tight so that it is compressed. Thus, its synthetic padding will not move.
To dry your pillow, you can either leave it in the open air or put it in the dryer, if the filling does not contain heat-sensitive foam. In the latter case, choose a cold program and know that it will take about two hours for the pillow to be completely dry. Do not hesitate to pat it well between two cycles so that the padding does not clump.
How to wash a feather or down pillow?
Natural pillows are more fragile than those with synthetic filling. To be sure not to damage them, it is therefore necessary above all to follow the maintenance instructions of the manufacturer. Sometimes machine washing is allowed and in this case, it will be easy for you to wash your pillows twice a year. Check first of all that they have no tears and if they do, sew them up so as not to find all the feathers in the drum of the machine.
Most feather or down pillows should be washed using a delicate cycle. This is the case with the down and feather pillow offered by Bonsoirs, which we advise you to wash at 30°C before putting it in the dryer, on low heat, putting 2 or 3 tennis balls in the drum. so that it retains all its swelling.
If you don't want to put your feather pillow in the washing machine, know that you can opt for dry cleaning. To do this, sprinkle soda crystals or baking soda powder on your pillow before rubbing it with a sponge. Then shake it to remove the excess product and rinse it quickly.
How to wash a memory foam pillow?
A shape memory pillow is a product designed to provide firm support and effective support for the cervical, neck and trapezius muscles. To keep this efficiency, it is important not to wash it, otherwise it may lose some of its density and therefore no longer support you as well. However, you can wash the cover that surrounds it in the machine without any problem. And if your pillow really needs to be cleaned with water, wash it only on the surface and then choose to air dry.
How to wash a latex pillow?
As with viscoelastic foam, machine washing latex is not recommended. It is indeed a fragile material. To prevent moisture from building up and dust mites settling in, as well as bacteria, put your pillow in the sun about once a week (this advice also applies to memory foam pillows). If it is stained, wash the stain with soapy water by rubbing it with a clean cloth, then let it dry in the sun.
Why should a pillow be washed?
We eliminate between 1 and 1.5 liters of water during the night. Our bedding is therefore won by humidity, which promotes the proliferation of bacteria and dust mites. However, regularly lying on a dirty pillow is the best way to develop allergies.
We often sleep better in a clean bed and there is a reason for this. Cleaning your pillow and the rest of your bedding brings freshness, which provides a feeling of well-being and helps you fall asleep. Also, if you don't wash your pillowcase and pillow, perspiration will accumulate there and bad odors will eventually develop. The only way to eliminate them is a good cleaning.
Finally, be aware that if you maintain your pillow regularly, you will prolong its life. Feel free to fluff your pillows every day when making your bed. This will prevent them from sagging and remove dust.
The 100% natural pillow from Bonsoirs is a high quality pillow that comes in two comfort options: medium firm or soft. By maintaining it regularly, it will accompany you for a long time.
How often should you clean your pillow?
It is generally advisable to wash your pillow twice a year. However, if you are prone to allergies, do not hesitate to increase this frequency, especially in autumn and winter, when homes are heated and there is a tendency to ventilate less.
As for bed linen, wash it about every two weeks and air it, just like the pillow and duvet, by opening your windows wide every day, in summer and winter alike.
How to eliminate bad smells?
As we have seen, perspiration and saliva can be the cause of bad smells, whether in your pillow or in the rest of your bedding (sheets, duvet, mattress, etc.). To eliminate them, you can follow these tips:
- Add a few drops of eucalyptus or lemon essential oil to your laundry.
- Rub your linen with 100 g of baking soda powder.
These all-natural tricks should make your bedding smell nice again. Finally, to disinfect your pillow, know that you can add a little tea tree essential oil to half a cup of baking soda. Rub your pillow with the resulting mixture using a soft-bristled brush, then shake it to remove excess product. Your pillow will then be perfectly healthy.
When should you change your pillow?
Even well maintained, a pillow should be changed regularly. As soon as it seems in poor condition and offers you less comfort, do not hesitate to replace it with a new one. The quality of your sleep can only be improved.
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