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3 tips for taking care of your pillows
In addition to washing, it is equally important to take preventive and beneficial measures to properly maintain your pillows so that they remain soft, clean and comfortable:
1. Use a pillow protector
You can give your pillow a second line of defense against dead skin cells, sebum or sweat secreted by the skin. All you have to do is get a pillow protector that you place under your pillowcase to prevent allergens from penetrating. Also, make sure to wash these covers every month.
2. Wash your pillows 3 to 4 times a year
This is especially the case if you notice that they are yellowing. As for pillowcases, which are of course the first to come into contact with our bodily fluids, once or twice a week is a good frequency.
3. Replace pillows after 2 or 3 years
Although many people keep their pillows for a particularly long time, it is best to replace them after two or three years. This is because pillows lose their firmness after a while and can no longer support your head properly. However, their yellowing does not necessarily have to be a reason to replace them.
How to wash pillows depending on the type?
Depending on the filling of your pillows, the washing instructions vary. Here is how to proceed for each type:
Memory foam pillows: Given the risk of the washing machine damaging the foam filling and the viscoelastic behavior of your memory foam pillow, it may be better to opt for hand washing. First, you should completely immerse it in water and squeeze the pillow for 10 minutes. Then rinse it until the water runs clear. Wring it out thoroughly before air drying. If there are stains, clean them with a damp cloth soaked in a small amount of mild detergent or stain remover. The result: a firm pillow, ideal for supporting the spine.
Polyester pillow: Wash this type of synthetic fiber pillow in warm water and on a delicate cycle. The amount of detergent should be sparing. One to two teaspoons is enough for machine washing.
In addition to washing, it is equally important to take preventive and beneficial measures to properly maintain your pillows so that they remain soft, clean and comfortable:
1. Use a pillow protector
You can give your pillow a second line of defense against dead skin cells, sebum or sweat secreted by the skin. All you have to do is get a pillow protector that you place under your pillowcase to prevent allergens from penetrating. Also, make sure to wash these covers every month.
2. Wash your pillows 3 to 4 times a year
This is especially the case if you notice that they are yellowing. As for pillowcases, which are of course the first to come into contact with our bodily fluids, once or twice a week is a good frequency.
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