How do I wash my pillow from my pen at home?

A few years ago, one of the main pillow fillers was a natural fluff and feather. But to date, most people have moved, mainly, to synthetics, but nevertheless, the popularity of feather products remains at its peak. Of course, any pillow becomes dusty and mudy over time, so in this article we want to tell you about several ways to wash the pillow from your pen at home, and also share tips on how to dry them properly and speed up the entire care processbedding textiles.

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Washing the feather pillows at home

In fact, at home washing the pillow from the pen is not so easy, but there is nothing unreal. You will need a little effort - both during washing and during drying. But definitely the result is worth it, because it's nice to sleep on a pillow with a pleasant aroma and knowing that it is really fresh.

There are several ways to restore the purity of such a bedding. Which to give preference - depends on the following nuances:

• the dimensions of your product;
• the amount of time you are willing to allocate to caring for it;
• availability of washing machine in the house;
• the complexity of contaminants and the prescription of previous cleansing.
  

Based on all these factors, determine with a more acceptable way for you to wash the pillow from the pen at home in a quality and convenient.

Washing cushions in the automatic machine

Very often people are wondering, and can you wash the cushions from the pen in the washing machine? And here is the answer: under certain conditions, washing in an automatic typewriter is possible.

If you decide to wash the product exactly in order to save time, physical effort, then remember a few important rules:

• when washing, set the temperature no higher than 40 degrees;
• set the mode with the minimum number of revolutions;
• select manual wash or gentle mode.
  

Nothing unusual in the washing of the feather pillow in the machine-machine there. It is necessary only to observe such recommendations:

1. For washing it is necessary to place the product in a specially designed bag and set the minimum temperature.
2. Pour the powder into the compartment provided for this, but not more than 50 g. If possible, use a better liquid detergent concentrate: it does not so much foam, it is easier to rinse out and not as aggressive as some powder products.
3. After washing, a double rinse is recommended so that the whole powder is rinsed.
4. Then wring out the washed product by hand, remove and leave to dry.

Important! Dried fill the new napernik.

Steaming

Steaming is another option, like washing the pillow at home. This - a great alternative to a full washing and does not require replacing napernika.

Important! When treating the pillow with steam, high temperature helps to destroy all microbes and bacteria, as well as getting rid of the odor and updating the material. Steaming cleans the natural filler from dust and helps to refresh your pillow.

When stripping, follow these instructions:

1. Fix the pillow in an upright position. It is best to do this by hanging it with clothespins.
2. Then, using the steamer, circle the product from all sides with steam, passing the stripes over the entire surface area.
3. After a while, repeat the procedure. This contributes to better cleansing and disinfection.
4. Wait until the moist pillow dries well, spread the fluff inside the product and put on fresh bedding.

Manual wash

When washing manually, do not forget the main purpose - to wash down or feather. Everyone chooses how it is more convenient for him to do this, but best of all - with the help of a basin of water and a colander.

Following this step-by-step instruction, you will achieve the best result:

1. For convenience during washing, prepare in advance a container, with a previously prepared solution of diluted soap or powder. The water temperature should not exceed 40-50 degrees. Too concentrated solution should not be done, so you do not have to rinse out chemical residues for a long time.
2. Begin slowly to rip open the product, and immediately put the feathers in a soapy solution. But do not put all the contents too tightly to avoid sticking of feathers and problems with their drying / washing. They should float freely in the washing solution.
3. Leave the fluff and feathers soaked for 1-2 hours in soapy water - to dissolve contaminants.
4. Next, rinse down under clean, running water. For convenience, you can use a colander.
5. Then prepare a new soapy solution and rinse the filler more thoroughly.
6. Double wash the already clean fluff and feather and lay out an even layer to dry.

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How to dry down pillow?

If you could properly wash the pillow from the pen at home, you might find some tips for drying it. Incorrect actions can lead to the appearance of a musty odor and reproduction of bacteria in a damp and warm environment, that is, completely canceling all your previous efforts.

So, when drying, you can use these rules:

1. After you have washed the pillow from the pen - with your hands, straighten all the pieces and distribute the contents evenly over a special bag. Then spread out all the filler on a large towel or sheet and squeeze it as much as possible into a roll. This contributes to the collection of moisture, the more it leaves - the faster the filler will dry.

Important! If you do not have time to dry the feathers for the next 2 days, then the pen can begin to mold.

1. The washed pillow can be dried in a dryer. To do this, select a temperature of 30 degrees and from time to time mix the feathers in the covers so that they do not dry out with lumps. Excellent helpers in this matter are the balls for tennis.
2. For feather fillers, solar baths are extremely useful, as ultraviolet promotes disinfection. Choose clear, sunny weather, without wind, lay out the cleaned, but still wet filler on a large sheet and dry it in natural conditions. From time to time, do not forget to turn the feathers - for 1 correctly selected summer day you can get the finished result.

Important! After the final drying of the pen, gently place it in a new napernik and securely sew it.

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Useful tips for washing down and feather pillows:

• The best time of the year for washing down pillows is summer or late spring, as it is warm air that facilitates faster drying of the filler, which is a very important part of washing pillows. In the cold season, the drying process can last for several weeks, and this is fraught with unfavorable consequences for your health.
• During the wash of fluff in the bathroom without a glass-topper, to avoid fluff in the pipes - close the drain hole with a special mesh.
• If you decide to wash the feather pillow in the machine, put a few tennis balls in the drum, which during the washing process will mix down, which will help to avoid sticking.
• We should not forget about washing the feather pillows - you need to clean them at least every 1.5-2 years, or more often.
• If you change the napernik, before filling it with fluff, do it from the inside with dry household soap - this contributes to less contamination of the nap base.

Now you have in service several ways how to wash the pillow from the pen at home. We hope that you managed to quickly cope with the homework that was planned according to the plan and you got a good result of your work in the form of perfectly clean, natural-looking pillows. Hence - now your sleep and rest will be even more comfortable and quality.