October 10, 2024, 10:42 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Bed linen regularly ends up in the wash. But down pillows? They are often neglected. Read here how to wash pillows with feathers or down correctly.
While pillowcases are put in the washing machine at regular intervals, the pillow itself tends to be neglected. Especially when it comes to pillows with feathers or down because many people shy away from cleaning these filling materials. However, sweat, dandruff, and mites also accumulate over time. Here, you can find out how to wash down pillows properly and how to get them fluffy again.
Do you need a dryer?
For many people, a dryer is a great relief when washing. But don’t worry: if you want to wash your down pillow, you don’t need a dryer. The pillow can be dried afterward without the appliance. This means that nothing stands in the way of regularly cleaning down and feather pillows.
How to wash a down pillow
Before washing a feather or down pillow, you should first check whether there is still a label with the manufacturer’s recommendations. If it says, for example, that the pillow should only be washed at a maximum of 40 degrees, then you should follow these instructions. If there is no longer a label, there are various methods for washing the feather or down pillow. One of these is as follows:
- You put the pillow in the washing machine as normal and then set a gentle wash program at 30 degrees.
- As soon as the machine has finished rinsing, it is drained.
- Then take out the wet down pillow – don’t be surprised: It is now all puffed up. For this reason, it is better to only wash the pillows individually so that you can still get them out of the machine.
- The next step is to take the puffy pillow and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Finally, it is put back in the washing machine and spun at a low speed.
Tip: To wash the pillow, you should only use a mild detergent that is also suitable for wool or silk, for example.
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Drying feather and down pillows correctly
After washing, it’s time to dry them. If you use a tumble dryer, you should again set a gentle cycle.
If you don’t have such an appliance, you can also leave the down pillow to air dry. To do this, place it on a clothes horse and shake it several times a day to loosen the feathers. It may take two to three days for the pillow to dry completely. It is important not to place the pillow directly in the sun – a warm summer day is still an advantage so that everything dries faster.
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