How to wash a down pillow at home in a washing machine?

Any pillows need to be cleaned from dust and sweat over time. But how to wash the down pillow and do not spoil the product? In fact, washing does not take much effort and time. It is much more difficult to dry down, and then break it down so that the pillow does not lose its volume and remains airy. Of course, you can instruct cleaning professionals, but it's much faster and easier to do it at home yourself.

Machine wash

Thanks to special programs, the pillow can be washed in a washing machine. There are two ways to wash at home. In the first case, the product is placed in the drum as a whole, and in the other, only the filler is erased. Consider the second option, as it allows you to most effectively clean the pillow of dirt.

1. Prepare small covers for washing( old pillow cases can be used).
2. Unscrew the napernik on the seam, carefully remove the filler, scrape it, and then spread it over the covers. It's better if they are 6-7 pieces.
3. As a detergent is better to use liquid powder. If the house is only dry, then you need to fill it a little less than indicated in the instructions on the reverse side.
4. It is also advisable to place in the drum special balls for beating down( for the same purpose tennis balls are perfect).
5. Then it is necessary to put the program on the washing machine: manual or delicate washing, the temperature of heating 30-40 degrees, pressing up to 400 turns, additional rinsing.
6. After washing, the covers with feathers must be carefully wrung out. To do this, a well-absorbent fabric( for example, towels or sheets) is laid on the floor, the filler is placed on top, and everything folds into a tight roll.
7. Of course, feathers and down will inevitably collapse into clods, so they need to be carefully leveled with your fingers and then proceed to drying.

Hand wash

When washing down pillows at home, the main task is to clean the filler. In this napernik better replace completely. However, you can use the old one, beforehand it was washed.

So, the order of the actions is as follows.

1. As with washing in a washing machine, the filler needs to be removed from the napernik.
2. Next, in a large container( basin or bath), we collect warm water and dilute a small amount of liquid powder.
3. Then carefully shift the fluff and leave it soaked for 2-3 hours.
4. After this, soapy water is drained, and the filler is washed with running water.
5. Again prepare the soap solution, fluff and feather thoroughly with my hands, several times rinse.
6. Press the filler through a strainer or colander and put it on a clean cotton cloth.

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tip. To prevent fluff from washing up the washbasin, wash the drain hole with a fine metal mesh. And soapy water for convenience can be drained through a colander or sieve.

Steam cleaning

Steaming allows you to slightly refresh the pillow without replacing the napernik. And, although the dirt can not be eliminated in this way, the harmful bacteria of the steam will still kill. For this type of cleaning, a special steamer is better, but if it is not, you can use a conventional iron with the function of vaporization.

1. The cushion should be given a vertical position by hanging it with pegs.
2. Then to the product bring the steamer and treat the surface at a distance of 10-15 cm for 3-5 seconds.
3. The same procedure is performed on the reverse side.
4. After that, the pillow is whipped with hands and left to dry in the sun.

Drying

For fluff drying at home, you need to approach with all responsibility. If you let things slide, the filler can mold very quickly. To avoid this, follow the simple rules.

1. Carefully press and knead the filler after washing.
2. Dry the pillow in the sun. If the weather is cloudy or winter is outside, use a hair dryer or a battery.
3. The room where the fluff is dried must be well ventilated, without excessive moisture. But if the filler is washed without a cover, it is important to avoid drafts, otherwise the feathers will fly away.
4. Wet fluffy lumps are very difficult to smash completely at once, so the procedure should be repeated every 3-4 hours, until completely dry.
5. Remember that you do not need to dry the pillow for more than two days, otherwise there will be an unpleasant smell.

After the filler has completely dried, you can start packing the cushion. For a new napernik is better to buy a dense natural fabric, for example coarse calico. Sewing it at home is not difficult, just cut out two rectangles and fasten them together with a double linen stitch.

Important points

Experienced housewives always know a few little tricks, thanks to which the washing of down pillows passes easily, quickly and without unpleasant surprises.

• Cleaning is better in the summer, when there are especially hot days.
• To reduce fluff less, two pillowcases must be worn on the pillow.
• If the inner side of the napernik is rubbed with soap, most of the dust will settle outside.
• Dry fluff can easily be broken with a carpet punch.
• Capital cleaning should be carried out every 6 months.

You can refresh the down pillow in a variety of ways, including an automatic washing machine. Thanks to modern technologies, it's easy enough. However, if the pollution is too strong or there is no confidence in your abilities, you can always seek help from specialists in dry cleaning.