How To Wash Pillows In The Washing Machine
Want to know how to wash pillows in the washing machine? here is a quick tutorial on how to get your pillows smelling good and staying fluffy!
Equipment
- Washing machine
Materials
- 1/2 cup laundry detergent Whatever detergent you use works. I generally use Tide.
- 1/2 cup baking soda You can substitute with borax.
- 1 cup bleach
Instructions
- As previously stated, make sure the tags say it is machine washable. You don't want to ruin your pillows. Most down and synthetics are safe to be washed.
- Start running your washing machine on the longest cycle using hot water.
- Add in your laundry detergent soap, baking soda, and bleach, and then place two pillows in the washer. It usually is best to select a gentle cycle.
- After your washer fills up with hot water, turn it off and let your pillows soak for 1 hour. You can go push the pillows down and move them once during the wait time if you want to help make sure that all areas of the pillow get treated.
- After the hour duration is up, run the rest of the washing cycle like you normally would.
- Toss pillows in the dryer (see setting preference in the note below) to get them dry.
Notes
After you have washed all your pillows, it's time to start drying them.
- If you have synthetic pillows, make sure to set the dryer on "low heat" settings.
- For down pillows, set your dry on "fluff" or "air dry" setting to keep them plump and light.