Respect, or how to wash latex pillows at home

When cleaning an apartment, it is important to pay attention to textiles that are used daily. For example, bedding, mattresses and pillows also need maintenance.

A special category is represented by latex pillows - orthopedic products that are capable of absorbing moisture during washing.

The basic principles of cleaning and caring for products will help to maintain the original appearance without spoiling the material.

Determine if latex is natural

Latex is a material that represents the recycled sap of the Hevea rubber tree... In the process of manufacturing products from raw materials, special chemical components are added to it.

They increase its elasticity and resilience, therefore, when determining the naturalness of the material, the ratio of natural components to the chemical composition will play the main role.

To determine which latex the pillow is made of, natural or artificial, you need to do the following:

1. Manufacturer country... The label must indicate the state where it was produced. There is an association of countries that are part of the community of confirmed latex manufacturers. These include:
   • China,
   • India,
   • Singapore,
   • Philippines,
   • Vietnam,
   • Thailand.

   It is in these regions that the Hevea tree grows.

2. Appearance and aroma... After removing the pillowcase, you can feel the material with your hands. Natural latex will have a yellow tint and smell like rubber balls or milk powder.
   Synthetics always have a snow-white color, dry consistency, while latex has a low fat content.

   Artificial material, even with 20% impurities, will have a fragrant perfumery smell, so it will not be difficult to distinguish a fake.

3. Factory label... To avoid investigating, you can trust the pillow manufacturer and look at the label. It should contain information about the composition of the pillow. The concept of "100% natural latex" will talk about the authenticity of the material, while other names will hint at the presence of synthetics in the composition.

Having decided on the type of raw materials used for the pillow, you can move on to the question of the need to wash such a product.

Manufacturers strongly do not recommend washing the product in a typewriter to avoid violating the integrity of the structure.Therefore, manufacturers recommend dry cleaning or washing by hand in compliance with all rules and instructions.

Is it possible and how is it correct?

Latex pillows have long been popular with people who closely monitor their health. The material has a lot of advantages - hypoallergenicity, porous structure and memory effect.

Many owners of such accessories do not provide proper care for the pillow, fearing to harm the material.

Washing rules:

1. Handwash... Fill a large basin with warm water and a small amount of detergent. A soft sponge or towel is moistened in a basin with the product and gently wipe the surface from all sides. Then the product is left in the bathroom until the water completely drains off.
2. Machine wash... Manufacturers strongly discourage washing latex pillows in a washing machine. Such a technique can greatly harm the original structure of the latex, because of which the product will become rigid and change its shape. Even if you use the delicate modes of the automatic machine, the result can be unpredictable, so it is better to abandon experiments by choosing a hand wash.
3. Washing temperature... The optimal temperature for hand washing is 30-40 degrees. If you pour water over 40 degrees into the basin, there is a risk of deformation of the bedding.
4. Which remedy to choose? We recommend using only liquid detergents. This is due to the smooth but porous surface of the material.
   If you use powder or abrasive detergents, then there is a possibility of granules penetrating into the pores of the pillow.

   The following remedies are most suitable:

   • Losk,
   • Ariel,
   • Tide.
5. Should I squeeze? It is not recommended to spin the latex product. After hand washing, the pillow must be allowed to drain from the water and then dried.

Features of cleaning products from Thailand

Caring for pillows from Thailand is easy if you follow all the manufacturer's recommendations. Regardless of the amount of latex chemical additives, all pillows do not tolerate unnecessary mechanical stress. The best way to care for them is dry cleaning.

Key Features of Thailand Latex Pillow Cleaning:

• machine wash not recommended;
• the temperature regime should not exceed 40 degrees;
• if liquid gets on the surface, you can try to soak the product in warm water for a few minutes, then let it drain and dry it gently at home;
• if it was decided to soak the product, then it is better to do this without adding detergents and washing powders;
• the drying of latex products must not take place near the radiator - this could deform the accessory.

It is better to remove the pillow cover in advance and wash it by hand or using a machine. The main feature of caring for such pillows is care.

How to dry?

Latex bedding must be thoroughly dried after washing, but you cannot use foreign objects for this.

The manufacturer does not recommend using heating devices or a hair dryer. Drying should take place naturally.

Some features of proper drying:

• it is not recommended to squeeze the pillow strongly - you must let it drain on its own;
• drying should take place in a horizontal position;
• as soon as the water is glass, you can use a terry towel and soak up the remaining moisture, then spread the pillow on the textiles and wait for it to dry;
• in order to maintain the shape of the sleeping accessories while drying, you can periodically turn it over and beat it with your hands;
• you cannot use iron drying;
• drying in direct sunlight is not recommended, because ultraviolet light negatively affects the structure of latex.

Conclusion

Now you know if it is possible and how to properly wash latex pillows at home. Latex products can only be washed by hand, because machine wash will harm natural raw materials.

It is necessary to wash the product at a temperature of 40 degrees with the addition of a liquid product. Drying should take place naturally.

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