Pillows that need to be washed by hand are those that have a delicate structure and shape, as they cannot be put in the washing machine.
How to wash a pillow by hand
Anatomical cushions, in fiber or with springs:
- Soak the pillow in water in a bucket or sink
- Use neutral detergent or neutral liquid soap and rub well;
- Rinse it, wring it out to remove excess water and leave it to dry in a ventilated place.
We do not recommend washing latex, common foam and viscoelastic cushions, only sanitize the removable layer. If it does not have a lid, clean using a sponge with neutral soap and the minimum amount of water possible.
Feather pillows cannot get wet in any way. The ideal is to have it dry cleaned in a specialized and trusted laundry.
Homemade pillow bleach
Some homemade products are one of the solutions for how to wash a pillow and remove yellow color. The ingredients are cheap and will be very effective when it comes to whitening your pillows.
Ingredients:
- 3 liters of water;
- 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide;
- Half a cup of squeezed lemon juice per hour.
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Then it is enough to mix this solution with the following washing products:
- 1 cup laundry soap;
- 1 cup dish soap;
- One cup of the homemade bleach prepared above;
- Half a cup of borax;
- Hot water.
How to wash:
Place the pillows in the washing machine, two at a time, but first make sure they are machine washable. Schedule two rinses, apply the mixture and let the washer finish the rest.
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