Wash the feather pillow. How to wash a pillow: by hand, in a washing machine. Rules and tips.

Good and deep sleep help provide quality bedding.

Clean feather pillow for healthy and sound sleep

An important role belongs to such an accessory as pillows, which serve both for home decoration and for sleeping. They should be comfortable and not uncomfortable.

Kinds

For centuries, people have used feather pillows. Some of them still have the famous feather beds at home. Soft and warm, they were considered a great way to relax. But among the positive properties, some disadvantages are noted:

• their high allergenicity;
• prolonged use of feathers and down has the property of "getting lost" in a coma;
• there is a danger of feather mites;
• they are difficult to clean at home.

Today pillows with artificial fillers are advertised in the form of silicone and holofiber. They can be washed and cleaned at home by yourself. Natural fillers have become popular - buckwheat husks. They are replaced with fresh ones every season.

The feather pillow has been used by humans for centuries

Care and cleaning

To use pillows and blankets comfortably, they need special care to ensure they are always fresh and clean. They must be periodically washed, knocked out and cleaned. Pillows with artificial fillers easy to clean at home and feathers require more attention. You can use the services of numerous companies that offer quick cleaning of products from down and feathers. Cleaning is carried out by blowing air. As a result, debris and dust are removed, and the fight against dangerous mites is carried out using ultraviolet radiation.

If it is not possible to use dry cleaning, then wash feather pillow you can at home. The helpers will be their own hands and a washing machine.

Cleaning at home is beneficial because:

• significant savings in money are obtained;
• the quality and result of work is much higher;
• cleaning agents that do not cause allergic reactions are used;
• you can add the flavor you like.

Firms use special machines to clean feather cushions

"Grandfather's" washing method

Before you wash your feather pillow at home, you need to clean it well. It is freed from the pillowcase and carefully knocked out of dust on the street or balcony. If the pillow is small, then it is washed in the cover, and the large ones should be ripped open and divided into parts. Down and feathers are placed in special bags.

Summer is the most convenient time of the year for Operation Clean Feather. By performing this process in hot and sunny weather, they receive an additional free effect. The sun allows you to "clean" dust mites.

Washing pillows at home is done as follows:

• Warm water is collected in a large container (basin, bath), with a temperature of about 50 ⁰С.
• Add liquid detergent. You can give preference to laundry soap, as the use of chemicals affects health. It is undesirable to sleep and breathe harmful chemicals throughout the night. Especially for those with allergies and headaches.
• For a greater effect, ammonia can be added to the solution, counting 0.5 cups per 10 liters of water.
• The prepared down and feather are dipped into the resulting solution. Rubbing intensively is not recommended. It is enough to mix well, mash repeatedly, and then leave at home for 3 hours.
• A neat spin is carried out in small parts. To do this, fill the fluff and feathers into a clean pillowcase and rinse in this way. Use warm water. This procedure is repeated several times.

You can add perfume to the rinse water if desired. You should also be very careful with her choice, since highly flavored products cause headaches and rest will be inadequate. The best option would be to use essential oils of natural origin.

A couple of drops of orange, lavender or fir (useful for cancer patients) oil is added to the water for rinsing. The pillows will have a pleasant aroma and will serve as a barrier to dust mites.

Laundry soap - a natural detergent for washing pillows

Drying

After thorough washing and rinsing, the down and feathers must be allowed to dry. Drying is first carried out at home at room temperature. It is periodically turned over and raised. When the feather dries well, the final drying is carried out in the sun or on the sunny side of the balcony. Place it in special bags or bags that should be well blown by the wind. They can be hung around a corner or tied with a rope. After 4 hours, the feathers in the pillows should be beaten to dry evenly. The drying process can take about 2 or 3 days. It depends on the size of the bags and the sun intensity.

Often fluff and small feathers "climb" from the pillow. This can be prevented by wetting the cover in a strong soapy solution and, without rinsing, dry and iron it with an iron.

After the end of the wash, the feather is laid out on the covers and used for good rest.

Well-dried pillows can be folded into covers

Machine use automatic machine

The use of a washing machine for this purpose is not excluded. One small pillow in washing machine the vending machine must be placed with other small items (towels). This will help to distribute them evenly in the drum. If you need to wash one large pillow, then it is divided into several parts in fabric bags or special bags. They should be sewn up well, not tied in a knot. Machine wash will untie bags and damage the machine. It should be borne in mind that:

• work is performed with the setting of the "delicate wash" mode;
• it is recommended to use liquid detergents;
• washing efficiency will increase if softeners such as Calgon or bleach (no chlorine) are used;
• modern washing machines have a special mode that allows you to wash the feathers.

Wring should also be in washing machine automatic machine, setting the number of revolutions within 800. This mode will provide high-quality spinning and drying.

The washing process for feather pillows should be done regularly. This will serve as collateral healthy sleep and good mood.

Oh you my darling

White pillow!

I lay my cheek on you

I am holding on to you ...

So Sergei Mikhalkov wrote with love about the pillow. Indeed, the quality of sleep depends on a good pillow.
Having tested pillows with different fillings on myself, I again returned to down pillows. No matter how praised various modern fillers (sintepon, holofiber, buckwheat husk, etc.), goose down, tested over the years or even centuries, in my opinion , the best filler for pillows, if only there was no allergies... One drawback is that washing such pillows is very problematic.

I would did not advise wash pillows at home. Now there is an opportunity for a little money to give the pillows to the dry-cleaner, where they will clean the pillows and change the pillowcase.

If there is no such service in your locality, then you have to work hard.

Sew first chintz bag, coarse calico or gauzeby folding it in several layers. Such a bag should be about twice the size of a pillow in order for the fluff to move freely in it.

Why you shouldn't wash your pillow in your own pillowcase. The fact is that the pillowcase is sewn from a very dense material - teak, which not only holds feathers and down well, but also poorly permeates water and air, so the feather does not stretch well in it and will dry even worse.

After sewing the bag on three sides, leave 15-20 centimeters unstitched on the fourth side.

With a simple basting seam (needle forward), sew the napkin and the bag together with the open holes.

So the fluff will not scatter around the apartment from the slightest movement of air.

Before ripping off the pillowcase, stepping back 2-3 centimeters from the edge of the bag, lay a basting seam.

We strip off the napernik. The feather in the bag is already sewn up. Now you can safely sew up the edge of the bag without fear that a cloud of fluff will fly up from one wave of your hand. The first seam does not need to be ripped open, it will still be useful to us for pouring the feather back into a new napernik.

A bag of down prepared in this way can be washed in a bowl of powder, soaked for a couple of hours, or washed in a washing machine on a gentle mode. It is necessary to dry in the sun and breeze, constantly shaking up the fluff and disassembling the lumps with your hands. The fluff should dry out in 1-2 days, otherwise it will start to rot and smell unpleasant.

While the feather dries, we erase the old napernik, or better we sew a new one. For the napernik, as I already mentioned, choose the material teak... It can be bought at Tkani stores, where they sell bedding fabrics.

Sewing a simple pillowcase is easy. We cut out two rectangles or squares (as you wish), not forgetting to leave a margin of 1.5-2 cm at the edges for the seam. Add the details purl parties inside and sew, stepping back from the edge of 0.5 centimeters. We do not spend 15-20 centimeters on one side (we leave it for turning and stuffing with a feather). We turn out the napernik inside out and we use around the perimeter again, stepping back from the edge 1 centimeter. It turns out a very strong seam and the edges do not need to be processed, since the cut remains inside the seam.

When the feather dries well, unpick the outer seam on the bag and sew it on to the new napkin. Unpick the far seam. We push the feather into the pillowcase. We lay one more basting seam already on the filled napkin, stepping back from the edge 2-3 centimeters. We combine the edges of the hole on the napkin, sketch out. In this form, you can safely sew a napernik on a sewing machine.

You can sew the hole by hand with a small blind stitch. This is how pillows are washed at home.

To make the pillows last longer, be soft and airy, take them out into the open sun more often in summer and dry them.

No matter how hard you try to protect the pillowcases with a pillowcase, they still get dirty, so I recommend that you put such a cover on top of the pillow.

These covers can be bought in stores IKEA .

If you wish, you can sew such a cover yourself. It consists of two quilted layers of fabric and padding polyester. Fastens with a zipper. It is easy to remove and wash such a case-napernik.

Fresh linens, the clean content of the pillow is one of the conditions for a calm, deep sleep. Anyone who knows how to wash a feather pillow can also get rid of microscopic dust mites that live in contaminated filler and cause allergies.

Some people prefer to shift this troublesome task to dry cleaning workers. But washing at home also has its advantages: saving the family budget, confidence in using safe products.

The best time for such an operation is spring or summer, when hot, sunny weather will be your ally.

Using the washing machine: preparation and washing

How to wash the feather pillow: by hand or in the washing machine - it's up to you. Each of the two options is preceded by preparation. It is necessary to stock up in advance with covers or pouches so large that the feather and fluff from the pillow fit in them freely. Two or three bags are sewn of thin fabric (sometimes old pillowcases are suitable for this purpose), but not from gauze, as is sometimes recommended. The gauze will not hold the pen, and during washing it will clog the drum of the washing machine, clog the filter and drain hose.

Next, the contents of the pillow, carefully ripping open the corner of the napkin, are carefully transferred into bag-covers, which are immediately tightly sewn up and placed in the car. Small pillows can be washed whole without opening the pillow cases. But at the same time, you should consider how to distribute them evenly in the car so as not to cause strong vibration.

Washing mode:

• the minimum number of revolutions is 400;
• maximum spin;
• maximum number of rinses;
• water temperature 30-40 degrees;
• detergent for delicate washing or for woolen products.

If the detergent causes allergies, it is best to use a soapy solution. A few drops of fragrant oil - cypress or lavender - will not interfere with the smell, as long as it lasts, it will scare away linen mites.

When you finish washing, you will find that the fluff and feather have strayed into one lump. Using your hands, spread the filler evenly over the area of \u200b\u200bthe cover. Roll up the covers in old towels and wring them out well.

What is the best way to dry my washed feather?

The drying stage is very important, since a feather that has not been completely dried can become moldy, black spots will appear on the pillowcase, and the pillow will spread an unpleasant odor. It is necessary to carefully straighten out the contents of the bags that have stuck together during the washing process and spread them out in the hot season on a sunny balcony, where they will receive additional ultraviolet irradiation, sterilizing the feather mass, and in winter - on heating batteries. Drying at home will take a day or two, constantly turning, shaking and whipping every 40–45 minutes. Semi-dry bags can be hung on clothespins in a room with free air flow. Pillows that were washed untouched are also dried.

To speed up the process, you can use a hot hair dryer.

Updated pillow

Absolutely dry feathers and down are transferred to a new pillowcase made of dense cotton fabric - teak. The edge is sewn with a double stitch to prevent the fluff from bleeding. You can sew or buy a cover for the pillow case that closes with a zipper, which will protect the pillow from dirt, and then washing it will become a rare "pleasure".

Before starting the "operation", cover the floor with a large piece of fabric, such as an old sheet. No matter how you try to act carefully, the fluff will inevitably scatter around the room, it will be easier to collect it with the help of such a bedding. But at the final stage of cleaning, you still cannot do without a vacuum cleaner.

How to wash by hand?

For hand wash you will need a large container - a basin or a bath - filled with warm water and soapy water, with completely dissolved washing powder or liquid detergent. You can add a teaspoon (5 liters) of 10% ammonia to the water - the solution will become more active. Down and feathers are laid out in the liquid gradually, in small portions, otherwise they will start free flight around your bathroom. The contents of the pillow, which fit freely in the container, are soaked for one and a half to two hours. Having wrung out the pen with your hands, you should transfer it to a new detergent solution and proceed with the washing itself. Rinse in clean water, preferably in running water, using an ordinary colander, it is necessary twice. But in order to dry the washed feather, it will have to be transferred to prepared covers or bags. Then dry as recommended above.

1. When using a colander during hand wash, be sure to cover the drain of the tub with a mesh to prevent fluff from clogging it.
2. Using an automatic machine, try to throw some toys, tennis balls or anti-stress balls into the drum, for example. They will whisk the feather-filled cases to keep them from clumping.
3. Rub a new napernik from the inside laundry soap... It will become less dirty, and accordingly, it will have to be washed less often.

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Feather-based bedding is superior to other man-made materials. The natural filler does not lump and keeps its shape well. All things require care, including pillows and blankets. In this article, you will learn how to properly and safely wash pillows at home from different fillers.

How to machine wash a feather pillow

The washing process for natural feathers is laborious and laborious. To begin with, the naperniki are carefully removed from the product, the outer seams are ripped apart. The feather is taken out of the bed-cases and distributed in equal parts into 2 pre-prepared nylon bags. These bags are sewn from tulle, you can use other materials, but the tulle allows air to pass through well, which will ensure high-quality drying of the feathers after washing.

Two bags of feathers are evenly placed in the washing machine drum. Feather pillows are best washed with liquid detergent. Powder granules will do the job worse. Further, the washing mode is set - it can be "delicate" or "duvet" mode. Washing should be gentle.

The washing temperature is minimum - 30 degrees, you can 40. To prevent foam from remaining in the feathers, set the mode “ super rinse". Spin at maximum speed.

Place the washed and wrung-out covers on the central heating radiators or hang them on the balcony. As a last resort, install 2 chairs, put a grate on them and covers with a feather on it. Place a blowing fan with warm air nearby. It will take at least 2 days to dry thoroughly. Dry feather shifted back to the naperniki and sewn with two seams. That's it, now you know how to wash a feather pillow at home.

How to machine wash a down pillow

Each neat housewife keeps the house clean. The bed requires careful and careful care, especially if it is sewn from natural material... For example, let's take pillows from swan down... When purchasing them, you should think about the main question - how to wash a down pillow at home. After all, this is not synthetics, but a downy product that requires gentle handling.

If you want to machine wash your downy bed, set the minimum temperature and setting. Set an intensive rinse so that there is no foam left. Immerse the pillow in the laundry cover - zippered mesh in the drum of the machine. Note that large items are washed in 6kg machines. The washed headrest is unpicked and the down is taken out, then thoroughly dried by constantly stirring.

Now you should prepare new naperniki. Stuff dry fluff into naperniki and double stitch it for better quality.

Hand wash down

Put the fluff in a large container, basin or bath. Cover with warm water and add liquid detergent. Leave to dissolve for one hour. Next, we drain the water and squeeze the fluff out, using a colander.

Re-fill the fluff with soapy water. Wrinkle with hands and rinse. Rinse until the foam completely disappears. Dry and sew into prepared in advance naperniki.

Steaming

This cleaning method down products does not require unsealing and filler extraction. The method of steaming is used to clean contaminated products and disinfect them.

To freshen up the garment, hang it on a rope using a clothespin. Steam the product from all sides. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times. Let the filler dry and put on a clean, ironed pillowcase. The steaming method is used once a week.

Note: If you do not wish to change the pillowcase, wash the down pillow completely. Hang on a string in a ventilated area or outdoors after washing. This method is suitable in the summer. In the heat, with constant whipping of the fluff, drying takes place in a day.

How to machine wash a bamboo pillow

Bamboo fiber is a hypoallergenic material that keeps its shape well over time. The filler does not collect dust, is breathable and does not lose its quality. Also, bamboo products can be easily washed by hand or in a washing machine.

Before washing, carefully inspect the pillowcase for holes. If the material is damaged, sew or make a new pillowcase. Place the product in the drum compartment and set the water temperature according to the requirements on the label. Washing mode is delicate.

Use liquid versions in minimal doses as a detergent. Bamboo fiber is highly foaming. Set the intensive rinse mode. Do not dry the products while hanging. Use a flat surface that is breathable - battery, floor dryer.

Beat the product periodically. Drying is performed within 24 hours. Maintain the temperature, if drying is done indoors, install a blower fan nearby.

Washing by hand follows the same rules as in a typewriter. Bamboo items should not be washed at high temperatures, ironed, and bleach should not be used for washing.

How to wash a padding polyester pillow without harm

Sintepon is a complex filler that requires careful maintenance. The synthetic winterizer easily loses its shape, so it is washed without spinning. In order not to damage the structure when washing synthetic winterizer, always choose liquid detergents that do not contain bleaching ingredients. Prepare tennis balls in advance, they will also come in handy.

Gently wash the pillow with the balls. After finishing washing, remove from the machine and squeeze lightly with your hands, do not twist. After wringing out excess moisture, wrap the product with a large towel that will absorb the remaining water.

Pull out the pillow and place it on a horizontal surface that conducts air - batteries, a floor dryer, or 2 horizontally stretched ropes.

Beat the product from time to time. Drying is fast, no additional heating is required.

So, let's summarize. Whatever fillers your bed has, remember the important rules of care:

• Wash only with liquid detergents;
• Temperature no more than 40 ° С;
• Carry out intensive rinsing;
• Beat the filler more often while drying;
• Dry thoroughly;
• Do not iron;
• Do not use bleaches.
• Read the care label on the product.

If you follow all the conditions when washing correctly, the products will serve you for a long time.

Washing down pillows at home

In fact, washing a feather pillow at home is not so easy, but there is nothing unreal. You will need a little effort - both during the wash itself and during the drying process. But the result is definitely worth it, because how pleasant it is to sleep on a pillow with a pleasant aroma and the knowledge that it is really fresh.

There are several ways to restore the cleanliness of such bedding. Which one to give preference depends on the following nuances:

Based on all these factors, decide on the most appropriate way for you to wash a feather pillow at home with high quality and comfort.

Washing a pillow in an automatic machine

Very often people ask the question, is it possible to wash feather pillows in a washing machine? And here's the answer: under certain conditions, washing in an automatic machine is possible.

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

There is nothing unusual about washing a feather pillow in an automatic machine. You just need to follow these recommendations:

1. For washing, you need 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 liquid detergent concentrate better: it does not foam so much, rinses out more easily and is not as aggressive as some powder products.
3. After washing, it is advisable to rinse twice so that all the powder is rinsed out.
4. Then wring out the washed product by hand, open it and leave to dry.

Important! Fill a new pillowcase with the dried filler.

Steaming

Steaming is another option for washing your pillow at home. This is a great alternative to a full wash and does not require replacement of the pillowcase.

Important! When steaming the pillow, the high temperature helps to destroy all microbes and bacteria, as well as get rid of the unpleasant odor from the product and renew the material. Steaming cleans natural filler dust-free and helps freshen up your pillow.

When steaming, follow these instructions:

1. Lock the pillow in an upright position. The best way to do this is by hanging it up with clothespins.
2. Then, using a steamer, steam the garment from all sides, passing in stripes over the entire surface area.
3. After a while, repeat the procedure. This promotes better cleaning and disinfection.
4. Wait for the damp pillow to dry well, straighten the fluff inside the product and put on fresh bedding.

Hand wash

When washing by hand, you need to remember the main goal - to wash down or feathers. Everyone chooses for himself 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 instructions, you will achieve the best result:

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

How to dry a down pillow?

If you've been able to properly wash your feather pillow at home, there are some tips for drying it that come in handy. Incorrect actions can lead to the appearance of a musty smell and the growth of bacteria in a humid and warm environment, that is, completely nullify all your previous efforts.

So, when drying, you can use these rules:

1. After you have washed the feather pillow, straighten all the lumps with your hands and evenly distribute the contents in a special bag. Then spread all of the filler onto a large towel or sheet and squeeze it into a roll as tightly as possible. This helps to collect moisture, the more it leaves, the faster the filler dries.

Important! If you do not dry the feathers in the next 2 days, the feather may start to grow moldy.

1. The washed pillow can be dried in the dryer. To do this, select a temperature of 30 degrees and from time to time stir the feathers in the covers so that they do not dry out in lumps. Tennis balls are excellent assistants in this matter.
2. For feather filler, sunbathing is insanely useful, since ultraviolet light promotes disinfection. Choose clear, sunny weather, no wind, lay the cleaned but still damp filler on a large sheet, and dry naturally. From time to time, do not forget to turn the feathers - for 1 correctly chosen summer day, you can get the finished result.

Important! After the pen is completely dry, carefully place it in the new napkin and sew it securely.

• The best time of the year to wash down pillows - summer or late spring, as it is the warm air that makes the filler dry faster, which is a very important part of washing pillows. In the cold season, the drying process can take several weeks, and this is fraught with adverse effects on your health.
• When washing the fluff in the bathroom without a colander, in order to prevent fluff from getting into the pipes, cover the drain hole with a special mesh.
• If you decide to wash the feather pillow in an automatic machine, then put a few tennis balls in the drum, which will stir the fluff during the washing process, which will help to avoid sticking.
• We must not forget about washing feather pillows - they need to be cleaned at least once every 1.5-2 years, or more often.
• When changing the pillowcase, before filling it with fluff, swipe the inside with dry laundry soap - this contributes to less contamination of the pillowcase.

Now you have a few ways to wash your feather pillow at home. We hope you managed to quickly cope with the planned homework and you got a good result of your work in the form of perfectly clean pillows that smell of natural freshness. This means that now your sleep and rest will be even more comfortable and of high quality.