The soft, comfortable pillows ensure you a good night's sleep. Many people choose feather pillows because they are incredibly soft and durable. They can be given any shape to make it comfortable for you to sleep. In addition, they last a long time and do not deteriorate like pillows made from other materials. But feather pillows need to be washed regularly to keep them in shape and stay fresh. If you lie on them every night, the feathers can shrink. Plus, due to the fact that pillows are made of bird feathers, they can sometimes create odors, but they are easy to get rid of. You can easily learn how to wash feather pillows and keep them soft and fresh by following our simple steps.
Steps
Step 1. Remove the pillowcases from the pillows before washing
Step 2. Check the pillows for holes and tears before placing them in the washing machine
Step 3. Put your washing machine on a delicate cycle
Step 4. Load at least two feather pillows into the washing machine to distribute the weight evenly
Step 5. Add detergent or liquid detergent and turn on the machine
Step 6. At the end of the wash, turn on an additional rinse
Step 7. If you have a tumble dryer, load the pillows into the tumble dryer, set it to the delicate setting and stop the machine several times during drying to fluff up the pillows, then continue drying
Step 8. Before removing the pillows from the dryer, they must dry completely
Step 9. Fluff up your clean pillows and put on clean pillowcases
Advice
- Remember that it is very important to rinse your pillows well. Feathers absorb chemicals from the laundry detergent. Adding an extra rinse to the pillows will help remove these substances from the pillows.
- Always use the Delicate cycle when washing feather pillows. In other settings, the feathers may shrink and the pillows will permanently deteriorate.
- While drying your pillows in the tumble dryer, try putting some clean tennis balls or sneakers in the tumble dryer. This will help fluff up the pillows as they dry.
- Try to take your pillows to the laundry or dry cleaner at least once a year.
- If your washed pillows have a musty or other smell, spread them outside in direct sunlight for at least two hours. This will help get rid of any unpleasant odors.
- To keep feather pillows fresh, wash them 2-4 times each year. If you put pillowcases on them, washing the pillows once or twice a year is sufficient.
Warnings
- Do not use freshly washed pillows if they are not completely dry. This will help get rid of any odors and make them look beautiful.
- Never wash pillows in pillowcases - they don't stretch well.
- When washing feather pads, do not use bleach or fabric softener. They can damage feathers.