How to wash a synthetic pillow in a washing machine?

Clean cushions are essential for a good and healthy sleep. However, cleaning pillows is one of those tasks, which we often forget and neglect, but this procedure is very simple. That's just what do those who are poorly versed in this matter? From this article, you will learn how to wash the synthepone pillow in a washing machine and in other ways so that your bedding is always in perfect condition.

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How to clean the synthon cushions?

First, check the labels. Most pillows must be washed in a machine with a mild detergent powder of a neutral liquid detergent that treats the tissues and skin with care. If you are not sure as to whether it is possible to wash cushions from a sintepon in a washing machine, it is always better to get professional advice from dry cleaners.

Several tricks that can come in handy before starting the procedure:

• From the very beginning, you need to fold the synthetic pillow in half, if it does not open immediately, then its term is already served. The material inside is removed and probably will not pass through the wash cycle, retaining its integrity.
• Turn up the object in the longitudinal direction and fix the ends and the middle with rubber bands during the wash cycle to minimize the accumulation of synthetic fibers.
• Use a mild liquid detergent, not a powder - this is necessary to avoid soap residue after washing.
• Wash a couple of pillows together to keep the machine in balance.

Required Materials:

• Pillows.
• Liquid detergent for washing.
• Tennis balls or balls for washing wool.
• Rubber bands.
• Washer and dryer.

How is the cleaning done?

The good news is that they do not need to be washed as regularly as sheets and pillow cases. Pillows should be washed twice a year so that they are fresh, hygienic and free of dust mites.

Important! Please note that the method of soaking in sinteponovyh sleeping accessories is completely different than other things: the object for sleeping is laid inside a special cover for washing or a pillowcase and just poured with cold water, and then immediately thrown into the typewriter.

So, let's talk about the basic method of washing the cushion from the sintepon in the washing machine. In order to carry out this procedure, the following algorithm should be observed:

1. Soak the thing and put it inside the drum unit.
2. After closing the drum of the machine, check to see if there is any powder, bleach and other funds left in the cuvette from the previous washings.
3. Pour liquid powder and start the appliance in "manual washing", "delicate mode" or "synthetics" mode. The water temperature should be below 40 degrees.
4. When the wash mode is performed, add an additional rinse to wash off excess cleaning agents.
5. Take out the pillow and squeeze it by hand.
6. Wrap a soft object with a soft cotton towel that absorbs moisture and sends it to the dryer.

Useful advices

In order to wash the cushion from the synthepone in the washing machine was as good as possible, it is necessary to follow our advice and recommendations:

• A lot of cotton, down and synthetic bedding are allowed in the washing machine.
• Always refer to the care instructions first.
• Make sure the size of the machine is suitable for the procedure.
• Use your pillows longer with a protective cover. This will help protect them from dust, dirt and unwanted stains.
• Make sure that the fabric case is firm and does not allow the filling to crumble - this can cause serious damage to both the machine and the cushion in it.
• Pillows with foam can not be put inside the washing machine - they are washed by hand.
• The best, but expensive option - to carry a pillow to dry cleaners.
• You can throw a pair of tennis balls wrapped in clean socks in the dryer to re-fluff the stuffing and help restore the material from lumps.

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A bit about hand-washing

There are times when it is impossible to wash the synthepone pillow in a washing machine for objective reasons. The most common of them - the lack of space in the washing unit and the contraindication of things to mechanical washing. In these cases, you have to either erase your favorite thing by hand, or give it to dry cleaners.

If the last option is simple, then what about manual washing? Below is the order of actions to be followed in order to arrive at the desired result:

1. Pour into warm water in a large container with a cleaning agent - it should not be foamed.
2. Immerse the sinteponovuyu thing in the solution, leave it there for 20 minutes.
3. After the time has elapsed, pull out the pillow, gently wringing out the twisting movements.
4. Change the water in the container to a clean one without the addition of a product, thoroughly rinse the pillow in it. In the filling should not remain any chemistry.
5. Dry the washed accessory.

In conclusion, I want to say that the pillows of the synthon require proper care of themselves. It is often not necessary to resort to washing pillows from synthon, however, it is still necessary to carry out such a procedure 1-2 times a year.