How to wash a synthetic padding pillow in a washing machine

How to wash a synthetic padding pillow in a washing machine A pillow is an irreplaceable thing in the home, because people use it every day, or even several times. Modern manufacturers try to ensure that bedding needs to be washed as little as possible, but our face constantly touches the pillow and allowing dust, dirt and bacteria to accumulate in it is unacceptable. It would be great to wash a synthetic padding pillow in an automatic machine, but is this possible?

First, let's prepare the product

The whole problem is that padding polyester pillows are completely different, and some of them can be washed in a machine, while others cannot. How do you know if your pillow can be washed in SM? You need to conduct a fairly easy test: place the pillow on a horizontal surface and place a heavy object in its center. It can be anything that, in your opinion, can leave a significant dent on the pillow. After holding the object on the padding polyester for some time, remove it and observe how quickly the depression disappears. If quickly, then everything is in order, you can start washing.

Why do test results differ for different synthetic padding pillows? It all depends on the density of the filler. If the pillow is poorly equipped with padding polyester, as indicated by the presence of a dent for a long time, then after washing in the machine it will simply roll up into lumps and the product will be damaged.

The nuances of washing in a machine

First of all, it should be said that padding polyester fabric is very porous and absorbs absolutely everything it can. For this reason, it is necessary to choose a liquid-based detergent instead of using a dry powder.Otherwise, the detergent particles will not dissolve well and settle on the product, forming stains, and the unpleasant smell of chemicals and its effect on the skin is not good.

Important! To be sure to wash the pillow, you need to set the machine to maximum spin and add a rinse.

set the hand wash mode The remaining washing parameters should not be very aggressive. It is better to set the mode to delicate or the “Hand Wash” program, and the water temperature is the lowest possible - 30 degrees.

It is also recommended to wash pillows in pairs. If you put one, it will randomly rush around the machine, being attracted to the walls by centrifugal force, which will reduce the washing efficiency. If you put three, this risks overloading the drum. But two pillows in the washing machine are the best option; they will balance each other, and their weight will not exceed the permissible load weight.

Don't worry that your pillow will be damaged if pressed hard. On the contrary, the padding polyester will knit together well and the product will become soft.

Dry the pillow so as not to spoil it

Many people mistakenly believe that the main thing in caring for a product is to wash it correctly, and drying it doesn’t matter at all. This is a fundamentally wrong idea. Even after washing the product correctly, you can ruin all your work by drying it incorrectly. Here are recommendations for drying synthetic padding pillows: how to dry a pillow

Do not hang the pillow until the water has completely drained from it. To do this, you can first place it in the bathtub or sink and leave it for a while.
Where to dry the pillow is not important. Just the better the ventilation, the faster it will dry. Therefore, the best option is a balcony or even an open space.If this is not possible, select a well-ventilated room for the pillow. After all, if the pillow hangs undried for a long time, moisture will accumulate inside it, which will lead to the growth of bacteria and the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
Heating devices and any sources of fire and heat should be kept away from synthetic padding pillows. High temperatures negatively affect the quality of the fibers, which can lead to deformation of the product.

Remember! Proper care of the product extends its service life to you.

Following the above guidelines for machine washing and drying is not that difficult. And if you do this once, in the future everything will happen automatically.