How to clean the pillow with your own hands

Pillow is one of the most important comfort items, which is demanded with respect to cleanliness, both from the outside and from the inside. Cleaning of such products becomes a priority for many dry cleaners, where for a fee the pillow is completely restored to a perfect condition. However, why pay too much for the service, if washing can be done at home.

Wash the cushion

It is quite easy to wash the downy feather product. In this case there are no special tricks, but some aspects should be observed so as not to spoil your favorite bedding. So, consider the sequence of actions:

1. Before you clean the cushions stuffed with natural fluff, you should stock up on clean cloth for the second napernika. In this regard, teak will be the best option, and calico or cotton can also be used.
2. Then you need to measure the existing napernik and add on a new pattern of 1,5-2 cm on the seams.
3. In addition, it is necessary to sew a large pillowcase in which the down filler itself will be erased and wrung out. To do this, you need to take the most lightweight mesh fabric, for example, cotton or dense gauze.

1. The next step is to rip off the dirty product. To clean down feather pillows and at the same time not to clog the whole house with small feathers, it is necessary to put in advance a vacuum cleaner or a basin with soapy water. It can wet your hands so that the fluff will stick to your hands, and not fly around the room.

1. Then gently, in small parts, take out the down filler from the napernik and transfer it to the prewash container. It is advisable to prepare a solution of detergent in the basin or bath, where it is necessary to soak the dirty fluff for 60-80 minutes. Under the action of a detergent, unpleasant odors and dirt will disappear.
2. After this, drain the water and press the filler. For greater comfort, it is recommended to use a standard colander.
3. Rinse the contents in clean water and wring out.
4. In the end, put the fluff in a prepared cotton pillowcase, break the lumps with your hands and put it into the machine.
5. Turn on the gentle spin and remove the filler after the wash.

10. Now you can start drying the down product. To do this, you need to get out of the washing drum and gently shake the contents of the napernik.

11. Then put the bag with fluff on a sunny and dry place, optimally - a balcony or your yard. During drying, the filler should be shaken from time to time so that it does not get an unpleasant smell of sweetness.

12. Once the fluff is dry, re-fill them with a clean napernik and sew.

13. The cushion is ready for use.

How to clean the

pillow Almost everyone in the household has a half-filled duck or goose feather, which they got from grandmothers. Comfortable, soft, environmentally friendly, they for many years served as faith and truth to the family. And in order to restore the original purity of products, you need to know how and where to clean the pillows on their own.

So, for washing you will need to prepare the following:

• calico or gauze;
• gel for washing woolen products;
• the conditioner for linen;
• water;
• new naperniki.

The step-by-step guide is performed in the following order:

1. Dispose of the old dirty napernik, get all the feathers and divide them into three handfuls.
2. Each part should be placed in separate pouches of gauze or chintz, previously stitched in a hurry.
3. Then each bag must be sewn or tightly tied so that the feathers do not fall out.
4. Pour in a basin or a bath of water, add washing gel and soak the filler for 2 hours. Napernik should be washed separately from the filler.
5. Then carefully wring out the pouches with feathers and rinse under an abundant amount of running water.
6. Rinse again, while adding a cap to the water with a conditioner for the laundry.
7. Then hang the bags in a sunny place or arrange on the battery if the washing is done in the winter season.
8. After complete drying, gently transfer fluff and sew the product.
9. The cushion is ready for use.

Machine wash the feather pillow

This kind of product can be washed with machine mode. For this, it is necessary to perform the following actions:

• prepare bags for the filler and pour the pen into them;
• shift into the washing machine and put the mode "Delicate washing" or "Washing of wool products";
• use liquid gel instead of powder;
• set the sparing mode - up to 400 revolutions;
• install the additional rinse program, while pour 1 cap of the conditioner for laundry;
• perform a normal washing cycle.

Some details of drying the product

Clearly, it is quite simple and low-cost to clean the pen pillow properly, but in addition to washing, attention should be paid to drying the product. In the case of negligent attitude to this stage of work, the risk of mold and odor is increased, which is extremely difficult to correct later. So, for proper drying, the following process features should be observed:

• it is necessary to keep the filler in the air for at least 48 hours so that the feather or feather is completely dry, otherwise it will be hopelessly damaged;
• for drying should prepare a spacious pillowcase, more than the size of the napernik;
• this temporary bag must be carefully tied or sewn so that the feathers do not get out of the gaps;
• mandatory manipulation - shaking the pen every 4-6 hours, so that inside there is not a single knocked-down lump, where there may be mischief;
• the best option - suspension of pillowcases with filler on a sunny place or unfolding of bags on the bench;
• if the smell of dampness or mold has appeared - the pillow needs to be discarded, since the product can not be returned to its original appearance.

Cleaning the Synthetic Pillow

Pillows with synthetic filler are easy to wash, both in manual and machine mode. For this reason, you will not need to find out how much it costs to clean the pillows, because the process is extremely simple for self-mastering. Consider the main subtleties of the process:

1. It is important to follow the instructions on the label, as well as wash the filler in a gentle mode.
2. It is desirable to use liquid gel from detergents.
3. It is recommended to also double rinse.
4. Unlike feather pillows, such items need to be pressed at maximum.
5. Drying is performed both outdoors and on a heating appliance.

Washing of orthopedic products

These products should only be washed by hand, since washing machines are too rough on the structural material of the cushion. In addition, it is desirable to use a liquid gel. In general, the correct sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Remove the pillowcase or cover from the pillow. In most modern products, a special zip-lock or pawl is provided, which will make it easy and quick to get the filler. Cases should be washed separately.
2. Then pour warm water into the container to such a level that the product is completely covered with liquid.
3. Add detergent gel, about 1 tbsp.l. And stir it thoroughly in water until foam appears.
4. Then start washing - rough movements and friction of the material is not recommended, it is better just to crush the pillow with your hands so that the detergent penetrates into the material.
5. Then rinse the product thoroughly under running water. Please note that rinsing can take a lot longer than washing itself.
6. In the end, the product should be dried, laying it on the open space. Do not use the dryer, because the orthopedic material can be damaged by the heat. If possible, dry the pillow in the sun.
7. Make sure that the pillow is completely dry, because the porous structure of the material is similar to a sponge. Due to this, the filler absorbs moisture and can hold for a long time inside.

Recommendations in the end

If your pillow is made of such ecological material as buckwheat husks or various cereals, then it should not be washed, otherwise the product will become unusable. However, it is still necessary to clean such products, since the husk is ground and dust accumulates there. To do this, they must be cut, carefully sifted the contents and sewed again in the napernik. Eucalyptus and bamboo pillows can be washed in a typewriter, setting for this mode 40 ° C.

When washing any type of pillow, you can add a drop of essential oil of cypress, lavender or orange. This action will eliminate unnecessary inhabitants inside the filler and give the product a pleasant aroma.

Recommendations for cleaning pillows can be seen in the fragment below: