It's spring cleaning time, and many of your customers will be turning their houses upside down, getting rid of extra junk in their closets, deep cleaning their home, and getting ready for summer visits from family and friends. Your customers rely on you to be the laundry expert. Today we're providing some tips so that when they ask how to wash and dry feather pillows, you'll be ready to tell them. Ready to buy new or used Laundry equipment in Greensboro, NC? If you want to save time and money, then you better call T & L right now!
Is it okay to wash down pillows? Not only is it okay to wash down pillows, it is encouraged. Unlike pillows that are filled with synthetic materials, down filled pillows come out of the wash reinvigorated and fluffy. When you wash synthetic pillows, you take the chance that they will be ruined in the wash or that they will come out hard and lumpy. Natural fill pillows offer supportive softness and easy maintenance.
How to Wash Your Down Pillow
- Choose a soap for your wash cycle that is free of additives like dyes or perfumes
- Add an extra rinse cycle to remove any extra soap
- Use the water temperature of your choice, but be aware that warm or hot water can cause the fabric of your pillow to shrink
- Use the highest spin setting possible and add an extra spin cycle to help ensure that all the water is out of your pillow
- If you choose to add bleach to your wash to whiten the outside of your pillow, be sure to choose a non-chlorine option
- Never use a fabric softener on down pillows as it can coat the feathers and reduce the loft of the pillow
Drying Your Down Pillow
- Use a low heat setting to avoid shrinkage of the fabric of your pillow
- Don't rush the drying process
- It may take several cycles for your feather pillow to dry completely
- Between cycles, hand fluff your pillows to break up any clumps
- Speed up dryer time by adding tennis balls or dryer balls to your dryer cycle
- Add a dryer sheet to freshen your pillow as it dries
It is recommended that you launder your pillows every six months. Pillows collect sweat, saliva, oil, and dead skin cells that can weigh down their fluff. Regular washings help remove these and keep your feather pillows fluffy. Want to learn how to choose the best laundry detergent for your next load of clothes? See our previous post for tips on getting the right soap for your clothes and bedding.
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