The Proper Way to Wash Pillows In a Washing Machine

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Your pillows should always be included in your cleaning routine. The reason is sweat, Saliva from when you sleep, dust mites, pet dander oils, and dirt from your skin just love to live on your pillows. These things can cause your pillows to turn yellow and smell musky. To keep your pillows clean here is how to wash pillows in a washing machine.

How  Do You Know Your Pillow Is Dirty

1. Has a bad odor
2.  Turning Yellow
3. Sticky Feeling

Yes, washing your bed linens is vital including the pillows. However, washing pillows can be tricky as that may be the last of your fluffy pillows. To wash pillows without getting them clumpy you need a front-loader washing machine. Using the top loader washer may cause lumps and the pillow to look squishy.

I am sure you don’t want that to happen to your most loved pillow. If you don’t have a front-loader washer then the laundromat would be your best choice. There you’ll find large washers that will wash your pillows without damaging them.

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Tip # 1 :

How to Wash Pillows in Wash Machine

Follow These Steps:

• If the pillow has a pillow cover this is the time to remove it. This can be washed separately
• Next, Ensure there is no tear on the pillow as this can cause the filling to come out when washed.
• Place the pillows in the washer preferably two pillows at a time to keep the washer balanced. If it’s only one pillow, tossing a few towels in the washer will work.
• Add the Laundry detergent. A liquid laundry detergent is more likely to give your pillows a better wash.
• Fill the washer with cold water. The cold water will prevent shrinking
• Turn on the washer on delicate wash. This way the pillow won’t’ be tossed around in the washer aggressively.

I wish I had known these tips before my pillows would be cleaner and more comfortable. However, now that we have washed the pillows let’s move on to drying them.

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