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Healthy and deep sleep largely depends on the bed, bedding and pillow. The first thing should be comfortable, and the second should be clean.

As for the pillow, it should combine both of these characteristics. One of the most important stages of caring for this bedding accessory is washing, the nuances of which depend on the filler.

This article will tell you how to wash feather pillow at home. Washing actually makes them as fluffy as when they were new.

A good way to preserve your pillows and extend their life is by washing them regularly and correctly. The key to this is to rinse them completely and dry them thoroughly. Washing will also help destroy dust bacteria, mites, dirt and sweat.

Feather pillows can be cleaned either manually or automatically. However, before washing down pillow, you should know that it is not recommended to process it entirely.

The presence of special bags made of cotton fabric without holes is very welcome. If you don't have any, you can sew them by hand.

In total, you need about five bags for an average product, or one large one, twice the size of the bedstead itself.

These bags are suitable for machine washing.

The preparation steps for washing a down pillow should include:

knocking out with a clapper to get rid of dust;
the napkin is ripped open from one edge;
the filler is transferred to the prepared bags. There is no need to fill them to capacity; 70 percent will be enough;
The covers are firmly sewn along the free edges.

Having freed the pillowcase from the filler, you can immediately start cleaning it, namely: thoroughly knock out the remaining fluff, wash it, and iron it after drying. If the cover does not suit your wishes, you can sew another one from teak. This fabric is suitable for these purposes.

Choosing a detergent

The choice of detergent solutions for washing feather products is important point, since the result of the entire event will depend on this. Ordinary washing powders It's better not to use it. This is explained by the difficulty of rinsing them out of the filler.

If it is not possible to use liquid powder, then you can put ordinary powder no more than 30 grams into the washing machine.

The most suitable substance for washing a down pillow is a gel intended for washing delicate fabrics or other products that do not spoil the structure of natural fibers.

These can be liquid products such as “Unipuh” intended for treating down jackets. Such preparations do not contain phosphates, which are difficult to rinse, bleaches or chlorine.

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They quite effectively combat various contaminants and are gentle on the feather structure, preserving lipid molecules and breathability.

The filler is prevented from clumping and is protected from breakage.

When preparing to clean the pillow, you need to take care of the pads that are placed in the drum washing machine. They not only help in removing dirt, but also prevent fluff from rolling off.

How to wash a feather pillow by hand

You can wash a down pillow at home without using a washing machine.

To do this, as mentioned above, you need to “disassemble” the product without packing the fluff into bags and carry out all the preparatory manipulations.

Direct washing is carried out as follows:

The washing container is filling warm water, 30 degrees;
cleaning agents are added, especially for feather products, or a soap solution is made using laundry soap;
feathers and fluff, pour into a container, soak for two hours;
using a kitchen colander or a sieve, you need to collect and rinse the feathers under the tap, and put them in another container;
after which the remaining soap solution is drained from the container and clean warm water is collected, detergents are added;
Dip the washed feathers into water and rub them with three hands;
after which the filler is washed for some time running water, lightly wrung out, after which we move on to the drying stage.

Before the last rinsing procedure, the feathers can be kept in water for several minutes, after adding a couple of spoons to the water essential oil, it is advisable to use oil with antiseptic properties. This procedure will refresh, disinfect, soften the feathers and fill them with a pleasant aroma.

Is it possible to machine wash a down pillow?

Washing feather pillows is also allowed in automatic mode, subject to all conditions such as:

use of delicate wash;
necessary temperature regime. Usually up to 40 degrees, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer;
rinse 2-3 times;
low spin speed (up to 500 rpm).

These conditions should make automatic washing safe for the pillow.

How to wash a feather pillow in the washing machine

Automatic pillow cleaning includes the following steps:

The drum of the washing machine is loaded with two or three covers with down. With a denser load, the fluff may clump into clumps due to vibration. The filling of a small pillow is washed in a large bag; in this case, you should put several towels in the drum, which will help distribute the load evenly.
Cleaning agent without conditioner is poured into the machine.
The use of special or tennis balls is encouraged.
Washing mode - delicate or if there is a “duvet” function. The water temperature, in order to avoid destruction of the fluff structure, should not be hotter than 40 degrees. Better than 30.
The speed at the spin stage should be set to the minimum (no more than 400) plus an additional rinse. If there is no choice of spin speed, the best solution it will be turned off completely.
After washing, the bags of down are taken out and wrapped in a towel, squeezing out the water from them.

Refresh your pillow without washing by steaming

You can refresh your pillow by steaming, which is a worthy alternative to machine and hand washing.

If your household has a steamer or iron with the same function, you can clean the product as follows:

the pillow is suspended on a rope and secured with clothespins;
both sides are thoroughly steamed several times;
When finished, use your hands to spread the down filling evenly;
The pillow is placed on the surface to dry.

If the pillow is too dirty, then the result of steaming will not be similar to washing and will not replace it, but it will get rid of odors well and destroy various flora, mites, etc.

How to wash a swan feather pillow at home

The swan down filling has good wear-resistant qualities and, as a result, is durable.

This fluff is not susceptible to the proliferation of microorganisms and the formation of odors. To preserve these qualities, swan down needs to be looked after and done correctly.

The feather pillow can be washed manually or automatically. As in previous cases, the washing water should not be hot (30 degrees), the washing machine should be set to delicate mode.

Detergents containing chlorine are not suitable. In general, washing swan down pillows is no different from washing pillows with other feather fillings.

Drying

Proper drying is one of the most important stages in cleaning a down pillow. Improper drying leads to the formation of a musty, unpleasant odor and promotes the formation of bacteria and microflora that love a humid environment.

Delicate items such as down pillows are best cleaned in the summer, which will allow the filling to dry fairly quickly and prevent mold from forming;
after washing, the fluff should be spread out on a clean, dry surface without strong drafts, but with access to fresh air;
under the fluff and feathers you can place a fabric folded several times or several newspapers that will absorb moisture;
feathers, during the drying process, must be stirred regularly, which will provide an air flow for faster drying;
when lumps form, they should be broken up in a timely manner, not allowing them to cake;
to preserve the fluff, it can be covered with loose fabric or gauze;
It is advisable to prepare a larger area for drying feathers, because the less fluff there is on part of the area, the faster it will dry;
after complete drying, the filler is poured into a clean, fresh napkin and stitched with several lines;
When washing down in covers, it is better to dry it in the open air, hanging the bags in the shade. Direct sunlight can damage the filler. Every couple of hours the bags need to be shaken thoroughly;
if washing took place in winter, then drying in frosty air will also disinfect the feathers.

Preventing feather mites

Mites in bedding are not only an unpleasant occurrence, but can also result in various dermatitis and other similar diseases.

Interesting fact! If a down pillow has not been washed for five years, almost 50% of its weight will be dust, epidermis, mites and their waste products.

To preserve the inside of a down pillow and extend its service life, there are several tips:

By fluffing the pillow in the morning, the filler is saturated with fresh air, which allows it to maintain its elasticity.
You need to take the pillow outside several times every six months for airing. This action will reduce the population of microorganisms.
The pillow should be systematically knocked out with a dust cracker.
Indoors with high humidity It is better not to store feather items.
Also, do not store the product in plastic bags without access to air.

There's nothing better than a good old feather pillow. Today there are many fillings available: from wool and straw to cereals and synthetic fibers. However, feather pillows are still the top seller.

Why wash feather pillows and can you do it at home?

Feather pillows can be washed by yourself, because the modern market provides housewives with various means for washing products filled with down and feathers. Since down jackets have become widespread, the sales industry has been providing buyers with all possible accessories to care for them.

It is necessary to wash pillows because natural material, such as filling made from feathers and down of waterfowl, absorbs moisture, dust and gland secretions well. And this, in turn, is a favorable environment for the proliferation of various types of bacteria, which leads to allergies, respiratory diseases, and skin problems. Feather filled pillows can and should be washed

Many housewives rarely ask themselves about the need to wash a feather pillow. It is believed that systematically washing and replacing pillowcases is a sufficient care measure. Unfortunately, few people suspect and know what danger lies in the contaminated contents of a bedside table.

However, the development of many diseases of the respiratory system is associated precisely with the use of a contaminated and unclean feather pillow. It is imperative to wash your pillow, both doctors and allergists say this, but not more than once or twice a year. More frequent washing may lead to loss of product quality.
Previously, the process of washing a pillow was more reminiscent of the process of restoring it, but now, thanks to developed technologies, everything is much simpler

In this regard, the question arises of how to properly wash down and feather pillows. Frankly, many years ago, when washing machines and various means for breaking fluff during washing were not available, yours truly would embroider the finished pillow, dry the feathers and down separately (most of the down component was inevitably lost along the way). After such a painful procedure, the feathers were sewn back into the bedside table, and in some cases, a certain fabric was purchased and a new bedsheet was sewn. Now, fortunately, this method has long been forgotten and washing a feather pillow is easier than curling your hair.

Preparing for washing

Most of the time and patience will have to be spent on the preparation stage for washing. This is a rather labor-intensive and energy-consuming process, because complete ready product It is not advisable to wash it, as, for example, they do with down jackets. Washing the entire pillow only gets rid of the dust that has accumulated on the surface. The drying process with this treatment will also not give the desired result.

The first thing you should decide on initial stage, is a type of filler: chicken, goose feather or loon down. Bad news for those who have a pillow filled with chicken feathers. Such a feather can easily turn into dust when washed. In this regard, it is not recommended to wash such filler. It is better to take the product to a special workshop. Chicken has a special feather structure that is different from the feathers of waterfowl. Chicken feathers take an extremely long time to dry and do not repel moisture.
At the first stage, it is important to determine which bird feather is used as filler

In other cases, washing is possible. To wash waterfowl feathers, take care of several covers - small bags in which the filling will be placed. You can make these bags yourself. The material suitable is the one from which bedsteads are sewn, namely teak. You can replace it with any other thin and durable cotton fabric. Of course, many people advise using gauze to wash down and feathers. And there is some truth in this, because this way the filler is rinsed better, but fluff will easily “escape” through the windows of the fabric. Therefore, if you do choose gauze, fold it in three or four layers. For one standard pillow 70x70 cm, five of these bags will be enough, with a size of 20x20 centimeters.

Take care of bags-covers for washing feather filling

There is also a way for the lazy: some housewives sew one large bag, which is twice the length of the bedstead. When washing this way, balls are added to the machine to break up the fluff, which can be bought in specialized departments.
To prevent fluff from sticking together in the washing machine, add special balls to the drum

Knock out the pillow and place the fluff in the covers

After the preparatory work, the pillow must be knocked out in order to get rid of accumulated dust as much as possible. Dust inside the pillow can accumulate in heaps when washed, so this action is extremely important. It’s easier to get rid of the accompanying troubles in advance. And only now can you distribute the fluff and feathers into the cases prepared for them. To do this, unravel the napkin along the seam and carefully remove the fluff from there.

From my own experience, I will say that it is more convenient to do this right in the bathroom and without clothes. Because this will make it much easier to wash off the fluff from yourself and your apartment. Yes and family life such a picture can bring life to life.
To remove the feather from the pillow, carefully spread the quill along the seam

It is best if the fabric for transferring the down is slightly damp, so the down will catch on to the material faster. The edges of the covers in which the filling is placed must be sewn up well or tied very tightly so that it does not fly apart and the cleaned pillow does not shrink to half its normal size.

Choosing detergents

Today the market is abundant by specialized means for cleaning down and feather products. Liquids are best. Dry laundry detergent has large granules that get stuck in such filler, practically not being washed out of it.

In this case, liquid powder, gel for woolen products and shampoo will act most carefully. The basis of the positive effect in such products is lanolin. It is this ingredient in the composition that has a beneficial effect on down and feathers, making them elastic and protecting them from repeated contamination for a long time. For washing down and feather filling, it is better to choose liquid detergents.

When washing down and feathers, it is better to refrain from using strong-smelling products, because they adhere well to natural materials and will subsequently interfere at night, irritating the olfactory receptors. Therefore, you should avoid using regular bed linen conditioner.

The most popular detergents for washing down and feather products in our country:

Heitmann liquid for products with down and feather filling;
Grangers Down Wash;
Nikwax Down Wash.

The price range of such products: 400–1000 rubles.

Many housewives use both shampoo and dishwashing detergent.

The modern market offers a huge selection of pillows with a variety of fillings: vegetable buckwheat husk, natural camel hair, bamboo, synthetic holofiber. Each person presents different requirements to your pillow for sleeping so that you feel rested in the morning. Fashionable environmental trends have led to the fact that down products have become in demand again. And many simply remain faithful to their favorite “homemade” feather pillows in the old fashioned way. Let's consider characteristics household item with natural classic padding.

Peculiarities

Pillows are filled with down and feathers of waterfowl: geese, ducks, swans, and less often with chicken feathers. Such natural pillow hygroscopic, silent, durable, has good breathability, has excellent thermoregulation, and retains its shape well. It is considered the most comfortable. Feather filling has no odor.

However, poultry down is contraindicated for people with allergies.

Natural material quickly absorbs moisture and accumulates dust, collects dead skin and hair cells, secretions of the sebaceous and salivary glands, thus becoming a favorable atmosphere for the growth of mold, germs and mites. Why do problems arise with the respiratory system and skin?

It doesn’t even occur to many housewives what a health hazard a dirty feather inside a napkin poses. Bed care is limited to changing pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers. This is not enough.

To prevent diseases from occurring, you need to clean your feather pillows regularly. The frequency of general processing of down products is 1-2 times a year. More frequent cleaning damages the nibs and reduces the life of the product.

The procedure for treating a pillow at home is very complicated, but possible. It is not recommended to wash the finished pillow. You won't achieve the desired effect, just get rid of a small amount of dust. In addition, you will encounter difficulties in completely drying the product. In order for the washing process to go well, you need to initially prepare for it.

Preparation

Determine which bird feathers your pillow is filled with. If these are chicken feathers, then the product can be safely disposed of. Or take the pillow to a specialized workshop and order dry cleaning, warning that the pillow is filled with chicken feathers. It is strictly forbidden to wash chicken feathers. The down of this bird does not tolerate moisture, dries very poorly, and during hygienic processing it can simply turn into dust.

Only waterfowl feather fillers can be washed. Sew several covers for washing feathers. For one medium pillow standard size You will need at least 5 bags. For sewing, you can use any thin cotton fabric, chintz, teak. Old pillowcases, tulle or bedspread will also work.

It's best not to use gauze as it won't hold the lint. Or fold it in three or four layers before sewing the covers.

Let's decide on the size of the bags. We measure the pillow that we are going to wash. We increase the length by 2 times, and leave the width the same. Using the calculated parameters, we sew additional bags.

If you don’t want to sew a lot of additional pillowcases, then sew one, 3 times the size of the pillow. Some housewives resort to another method: they sew small bags measuring 20x20 cm and fill them with hundred-gram piles of fluff.

Before washing:

Knock out the dust from the feather pillow.
We rip one edge of the napkin along the seam.
Carefully move the down filling into the pre-made covers.
We firmly sew up the open edge of the bags.

Transfer feather filler to damp cloth, the fluff will linger on its surface and will not scatter across the floor.

You can clean your pillow only by following our recommendations.

Facilities

To wash down and feather bedding, certain products are used that do not damage the base of the pillow. It is better to use liquid detergent powder, gel for woolen products, and shampoo. They are gentle on down during washing.

Products containing lanolin are excellent. It prevents rapid contamination of feather fibers, making them elastic and soft. Many housewives prefer a time-tested folk remedy. They grate baby or laundry soap and dissolve it in water. Concentrated chlorine bleach is also used when washing; it eliminates and prevents the appearance of dust mites.

Remember that regular dry powder is not suitable for caring for down pillows. Its large particles are difficult to wash out of feathers. The universal powder is also not recommended; its bleaching ingredients and enzymes have a destructive effect on the structure of the fibers.

When rinsing, do not use conditioner with a strong fragrance. The down filling absorbs odors, and the obsessive aroma causes headache. It is better to use a couple of drops of any essential oil instead of fragrance during the secondary rinse. For example, the aroma of basil eliminates insomnia, marigolds are a good sleep aid and restore peace of mind, the wonderful scent of jasmine enhances sensuality and creates an intimate atmosphere, and medicinal chamomile oil has a huge range of medicinal qualities, it both soothes and strengthens.

Essential oils will give the product is lightweight, unobtrusive aroma and will help repel dust mites from the fluff.

How to properly care?

Washing feather pillows at home is a rather difficult and time-consuming process. You can wet clean different ways: by hand or using a washing machine.

Automatic in the washing machine

Most women prefer not to waste time and energy on washing by hand and use an automatic washing machine. You cannot wash an entire down and feather pillow. The filler will clump together. In addition, a dry pillow weighs about 5 kilograms. Having absorbed water, it will turn into a “training” weight, which not every washing machine can handle. Washing down pillows made from swan's down in a washing machine is possible if certain conditions are met:

select delicate or hand wash mode;
if the automatic machine has a “down” or “duvet” mode, then set it;
set the temperature to no higher than 40 degrees, preferably 30;

set the mode with a minimum number of revolutions;
we place special balls from soft plastic or tennis balls, when washed they will prevent the feathers from falling into one lump and remove all dirt;
distribute the load on the drum. It is advisable, in addition to the case with feathers, to put several towels. This will allow the washing machine to work correctly and eliminate its strong vibration;
Feather covers need to be rinsed at least twice. Don't forget to add flavor before the last cycle.

If the washing machine has an automatic drying function, then the process is simplified several times, it is better and faster. Select the desired mode and finish the job.

Important: when washing in a machine, do not use the spin mode. When wrung out, the feathers break and become debris. You can only wring out covers with down filling by hand. But if you still dare to use a machine spin, then choose the mode with the lowest number of revolutions (up to 400).

Manual method

Hand processing is a longer and more tedious procedure than washing in a washing machine. This cleaning method can be carried out both in bags and without bags:

Fill large capacity water temperature not higher than 40 and not lower than 30 degrees. Should not be used hot water. It causes the protein contained inside the feather to coagulate, and the fluff acquires an unpleasant odor, which you will not be able to get rid of later.
Add liquid powder or other detergent and stir. The following solution cleans feathers well: for 5 liters of water, 150 grams of grated soap and 1 teaspoon of ammonia.
Place a bag of filling in the container or add some feathers. The fluff should float freely in the water, and not lie on its surface in a thick layer.
Soak in soapy warm water for 2-3 hours.

Place the feathers in a colander and rinse under the tap. If you wash in covers, then wash the bags, replace the used water with another soap solution and repeat the procedure until the water remains clean.
Change the water and continue cleaning in the same sequence with the remaining covers or fluff.
After washing, rinse the feathers thoroughly in clean water. You can rinse in water with conditioner or with 2-3 drops of essential oil.
Gently wring out the washed feathers.
Immediately after washing, gut the crumpled feathers. Place them evenly on an absorbent cloth. A towel will do too big size or a sheet, a baby diaper. Roll the material with the wet feather into a tight roll. The fabric will absorb most of the moisture.
Don't forget to wash the empty bedsheet or replace it with a new one.

Steam cleaning

Not all housewives know that one of the ways to clean feather pillows at home is steam cleaning. It doesn't matter whether you have a steamer or a steam cleaner. You can also resort to the steam method using a regular iron with a steam generation or vertical steaming function:

Secure the pillow in a vertical position. For example, you can hang it on a rope.
Treat the surface of the pillow on both sides with steam.
After 10-15 minutes, repeat the cleaning process and leave to dry. You can hang the pillow in the sun.
After drying, straighten the filler with your hands.

Of course, steam cleaning is not a full wash, but it will protect and renew the pillow. Microorganisms and bacteria die from exposure to hot air from steam generators. dust mites. The bedding gets rid of unpleasant odor. By steaming, the feather filler is cleaned of dust and the pillow becomes fresh.

Drying

In addition to washing, important stage The key to cleaning a classic pillow is proper and competent drying. If you approach this process irresponsibly, the filler will stick together into lumps, become moldy, and acquire a foul odor. Wet feathers will lead to the growth of fungi and harmful bacteria. At home, you can use the following options for drying pillows:

Drying in the fresh air. A good option for the summer. After a gentle hand squeeze, place the feathers in bags sewn from thin fabric. Knead the lumps with your hands and shake the feather covers. Hang the bags outdoors so that the wind blows on them. You need to hang it in the shade, because the sun's rays negatively affect the elasticity and structure of the fluff. To prevent the feathers from becoming damp inside the case, they need to be shaken and kneaded periodically. In hot, windy weather, the down dries out in a fairly short time. Besides, ultra-violet rays promote disinfection.

Drying on the battery. In the old days, women washed down clothes in winter time, allowing it to freeze thoroughly and acquire a unique frosty freshness. Frost kills germs, but does not dry out the fluff. That's why best option drying a feather pillow for winter - drying on a radiator. The method is very simple - place bags of fluff on the radiator.

Constantly beat and turn the filler, as the feathers dry out too quickly on the battery.

Drying in the room. The most convenient and common option is drying in the room. Place the feather filling on any horizontal surface in a ventilated area. It is advisable to pour it onto paper or folded moisture-absorbing fabric several times. As a last resort, use newspaper, but light feathers will most likely get dirty on the printing ink. Stir the wet fluff as often as possible to ensure an influx of fresh air. To prevent the drying process from being delayed, do not place it on the selected surface. a large number of fluff.

If you spread the filler between two layers of gauze, you can speed up drying with a hairdryer. Remember that the feather filling must be dried within 2-3 days. If the drying process was unsuccessful and the down acquired an unpleasant odor, it is necessary to wash the feathers again, repeating the entire procedure.

After drying, cover the floor with a dry sheet or oilcloth, then you will save yourself the extra hassle of cleaning the room. Place the feathers into a clean or new pillowcase. You can add a handful of hops to the bedstead along with the feathers. The smell of hop cones has a calming effect on the nervous system and helps eliminate insomnia. Sew the napkin with a tight seam.

The best time for such painstaking work with pillows is summer period. In the warm fresh air flow the filler will dry out faster; in winter, drying will take longer or may not work.
Before washing, you can prevent the pillow from bed mites. Take 10 liters of water, add 1 teaspoon boric acid, 500 grams of soap and 100 grams of ammonia. Soak the feather in the resulting liquid for 1 hour.
Fluff clogs the drain, so when washing in the bathroom, we recommend covering the water drainage hole with a protective mesh.
Before washing bags of feathers in the washing machine, double check that the covers you are using are secure and that there are no holes in them. The bags must be tight. Fallen fluff can clog the filter of the machine and it will fail.

From time to time, familiar bedding loses its former freshness and attractiveness. And then there is an uncontrollable desire to replace them with new ones or order professional cleaning. But how to wash a feather and down pillow when it is not possible to go to dry cleaning? Is dry processing possible? Where and how to wash a feather pillow at home? Let's try to figure out all the nuances.

Any cleaning will go smoothly and smoothly if the housewife is mentally prepared for this process. After all, the complexity of this problem is considered not only to solve the question “how to wash feather pillows at home,” but also to dry it well. To implement their own plans, housewives often replace the old bedside table with a new one.

Determining the contents of the pillow

Washing feather pillows, unlike silicone products, is a much more complex process. Therefore, before starting the procedure, it is important to find out: what is in front of us - artificial fiber or natural filler. How and where to wash a feather pillow so that it retains its shape and fully performs its functions? It’s not difficult to do this even without going to a laundry or dry cleaning service; it’s only important to objectively assess your strengths and capabilities.

How to wash a feather pillow in a washing machine? And is it possible to do this? Yes, this is a mandatory condition for all products that have undergone 6 months of continuous use. Allergens, dust, grease stains require total intervention. And constant use in the form of tiny particles of dust, dirt, small debris, and mites creates a favorable zone for microbes.

How to wash feather pillows at home? In addition to periodic drying in the sun, in the open air, they also need to process the filler. You can wash feather pillows at home with high quality if you clearly know the properties of the materials used. Artificial and natural fillers can be processed in an automatic machine. The exception is organic analogues, special orthopedic rollers.

Washing pillows by hand: is it acceptable?

How to wash a feather pillow plain water manually?

Remove the contents completely from the pillow. There should be no drafts in the room.
How to continue washing feather pillows at home? Fill the bathroom with water, dilute detergent, preferably liquid.
Is it possible to wash down pillows at home? Regardless of the internal contents, feathers and down are dipped into water in small parts. It is not recommended to wet the entire mass at the same time; later, problems with drying may arise.
How to wash a feather pillow in a machine and determine the correct soaking time? Two hours is enough for odors and dirt to leave it.
How to wash a feather at home? After soaking, the water is drained and the fluff is squeezed out. An ordinary kitchen colander will help make this painstaking work easier.
The bathtub is refilled with warm water, detergent is added and its contents are washed. Finally, the pen is rinsed and thoroughly squeezed.

We wash the pen in an automatic machine

How to wash a feather pillow in a washing machine? This process is very painstaking and unique. If synthetic products are completely lowered into the drum, then natural fillers are washed in parts. How to wash feather pillows in a machine correctly?

Carefully open the personalized pillowcase and take out its contents.
Divided into parts, the fluff is laid out in separate covers or old pillowcases. Usually the average pillow has 4-5 such lobes.
Is it possible to wash a feather pillow in a machine and do you need a pillowcase for this? Any drum can accommodate up to 3 such parts. As a result, vibrations are reduced and the fluff does not clump together.

To wash a feather pillow in the machine as efficiently as possible, the product is soaked in a special solution. Add a few drops of liquid to the collected water. detergent and ammonia 3%. (For 5 liters of liquid – 4 tsp of ammonia, a cap of soap). How to wash feather pillows at home? To do this, the prepared bags are dipped into the solution and thoroughly soaked with moisture. The best hygienic results are obtained by using liquid powders or gels.

Where can I wash my pillows? An automatic machine provides excellent opportunities. The delicate wash mode, the choice of 600 revolutions and a temperature of 30 degrees provide the best processing results. How to properly machine wash a feather pillow? The washed covers are removed from the drum, the sheet is spread out and rolled into a roll. In this manner excess moisture leaves the product evenly, and the contents are evenly distributed throughout the pillowcase.

How to wash a feather pillow at home? After washing, it is often necessary to manually distribute its contents. They should be sorted thoroughly and the lumps crushed.

How to wash a down pillow in a washing machine? To avoid uneven load on the drum, additional things are placed in it.

Advice! For a small pillow, it is not necessary to prepare a cover and pour all the contents into it. How should you wash a down pillow in a washing machine? If there is no special mode, a delicate wash at 30 degrees and an additional rinse will do. You should not set the maximum spin.

We wash down pillows at home with our own hands

How can you wash down feathers at home? For high-quality processing of the product, it is important to prepare a special pillowcase and balls for beating the internal filler. In some cases, tennis balls are used for this. How to wash down pillows after prolonged use? This work requires concentration and caution. The fluff, divided into several beddings, is placed in a centrifuge.

What is the best way to wash down pillows at home? The seams in the bag are carefully sewn so that the contents do not accidentally fall into the drum. By placing several balls inside it, you can achieve uniform fluff beating. How to wash a down pillow at home? One of the necessary functions in this case will be to set an additional rinse and water temperature below 40 degrees.

We finish washing the pillow with high-quality drying

How to wash a pillow filled with down and feathers correctly? The final stage of this work is drying the product. A wet feather takes a long time to ventilate, so any incorrect actions often lead to the formation of an unpleasant odor and mold.

Attention! The pillow retains its freshness and pleasant aroma during the first two days of drying. Delaying the process leads to mustiness of its filler.

How to wash a down pillow or feather bed? A clean feather is laid out on a dry and flat surface, avoiding windy areas. Main condition proper drying– uniform, periodic mixing and constant access of air. A product that has been in a machine does not require removal of the internal contents. Just hang it on a rope and shake it from time to time. A hot hairdryer will speed up drying.

Can silicone pillows be washed at home? Yes, such processing is permitted. Ball silicone tolerates washing in a washing machine well if its temperature does not exceed 30 degrees. Such products dry quickly, and they are convenient and pleasant to use.

So, if in the process of reading the article you refused to visit the dry cleaner, feel free to start doing your own laundry. Annual replacement of the pillowcase and periodic processing of the down will guarantee light sleep and longevity for its owner. Be healthy!

Modern manufacturers of accessories for sleep and relaxation have come up with a lot of useful things, such as pillows with a pressure level regulator, a neckband for long flights, a 2-in-1 orthopedic mattress, and so on. However, none of the above compares to good old feather pillows. The filler of such products does not bunch up, holds its shape and is characterized by increased wear resistance. Like any other home item, feather pillows require careful care, such as proper washing and drying.

Hand wash feather pillows

Necessary materials:

warm water in large quantities;
5 meters of gauze;
gel for washing woolen products (preferably liquid consistency);
basin or bucket for 20-30 liters;
new set of bedsteads;
fabric softener.

Fold the gauze in 2-3 layers, sew the edges so that you get a square bag. You will need 4 pieces. Do not sew up one edge of the pouch.
Spread the pillow cover along the seam, take out the down filling, and divide its quantity into 4 equal parts.
Place each section in a separate gauze bag, sew up the open edge or tie tightly with nylon thread.
Pour warm water into a basin, add wool washing gel to the container and mix well until foam forms.
Place the first gauze bag with fluff in the basin/bucket and leave for 10 minutes. At the end of the time, wash well for a quarter of an hour. After this, change the composition to a new one and repeat the manipulations.
When you finish washing the first bag, pour out the soapy water and add clean water and rinse several times. Do it again and wash it again. When you notice that the foam has become significantly less, fill the last bowl and add 60 ml. fabric softener.
Squeeze the bag with the feather as thoroughly as possible, hang it over the bathtub, wait half an hour to drain the excess liquid. Repeat the previous steps with the remaining bags.

Not all ladies like to do painstaking work, such as hand washing or soaking too dirty items. Thanks to the century of technological progress, it becomes possible to wash in a machine, which will greatly simplify the task. The main feature of machine washable down and feather pillows is right choice mode. The final result depends on it.

Fold the gauze fabric in 5-6 layers so that in the end you can make a full-fledged dense bag. Since even gentle machine washing has a much harsher effect on the product, you need to sew the edges correctly.
After this, spread the pillow and distribute the filling into several equal parts. Each of them must fit into the drum and have room to spare. Place the feather parts into bags and sew them tightly.
Place the bags in the washing machine, set the wash cycle for delicate items, and don’t forget the detergent. Same as with manual way, machine washing involves the use of wool washing gel. Pour a large amount into the appropriate compartment, add a cap of conditioner.
Regarding the washing temperature, it should not exceed 40 degrees. Pay attention to the RPM before you wash the bags. Set them to minimum power and turn on the double rinse program.
When everything is ready, turn on the machine and do not skip the second rinse cycle. Immediately before it, you need to fill in another 1.5-2 caps of air conditioner.

Important!
Machine washing feather pillows is considered a problematic method due to the fact that the machine is at risk. Feathers can clog the filter and, as a result, make proper cleaning difficult. Be careful, sew up the gauze bags well and fold them in 5 layers, do not spare the fabric. Make sure there are no wide holes.

Don't try to fill the machine to capacity; leave a little space. It would be better to run it through several stages than to carry out poor-quality cleaning.

There are several options for drying pillows: heating radiators, street version, machine drying, special devices. Let's look at each of them separately.

Heating radiators. This option is suitable for people who decide to wash their pillows in the winter. Feathers will not dry out in the cold, so batteries - the best way. To use this method, beat the bags of fluff, crush the lumps and place them on the radiator. The bad thing about this method is that the feathers dry out. short term, so the bags need to be constantly whipped and turned over.
Fresh air. Perfect option for drying feather pillows summer time. To begin the procedure, remove the bags from washing machine, wrap them in a soft towel, squeezing out the water. Don't rub the feathers too hard or you will damage them. This advice is especially relevant for drying and washing old pillows; the filling in them is more fragile. Knead any lumps with your hands and shake the bags thoroughly. After that, take them to Fresh air, be it a balcony or hangers on the street. Shake the feathers periodically to prevent them from becoming damp inside.
Room dryer. Mash the lumps in bags and place the products on the dryer bars. Place the device on the balcony or near the radiator. Very convenient option, since the air is constantly circulating. Make sure the feathers are completely dry before using the pillow. Otherwise, the products will begin to smell like mold, and removing it from the pillow is much more difficult than washing the product itself.
Machine drying. The technique is especially popular in Europe and America; machine drying greatly simplifies life. In a short time, the pillows will become dry and fluffed; you just need to place them in the drum for 5 hours, keeping the temperature at 30 degrees. As you scroll, the pen will constantly form into lumps. To prevent this from happening, you need to place 5-6 tennis balls in the machine. Together with constant scrolling, they will fluff up the pen.

Important!
After the pillow is completely dry, spread a thick sheet on the floor and place feathers on it. Gut them well, then place them in a pillowcase and sew them tightly, fluff the pillow special device or with your hands. Vacuum the room after completing all manipulations.

Processing and drying feather pillows requires patience and constant monitoring, otherwise the filling will either not dry completely or will clump together. Choose your preferred washing option, but remember that for the washing machine you need to fold the gauze tighter. Always add conditioner and fluff your pillows after distributing the feathers.

Video: how to wash a feather pillow

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