Is it worth it and how to properly wash an orthopedic pillow by hand and in a typewriter?

The comfortable design of the bed very often includes an orthopedic pillow. To maintain hygiene, it must be periodically ventilated.

But can it be washed? How to do this correctly depends on the characteristics of the filler.

How to properly wash an orthopedic pillow at home in order to preserve all the properties of bedding, read the article.

Popular fillers and their features

Bedding manufacturers produce various types of orthopedic pillows, which differ not only in shape and size, but also in filler. The way of washing the product depends on its type.

Let's consider the most popular ones:

• polyester,
• viscoplastic foam,
• latex,
• buckwheat husk.

Polyester

Polyester filler is inexpensive... A comfortable sleeping position for the shoulders, spine, neck and head is created by specially treated polyester balls.

Proper care of the pillow will allow it to last for 10 years, creating a downy feeling.

Viscoplastic foam

The cost of a viscoplastic foam pillow is higher than that of a latex or polyester product.

Created according to modern high-tech techniques, such a pillow has a memory effect... This allows the head and neck to be kept in an optimal physiological position.

It is not advisable to wash a product with polyurethane foam filling.

Latex

Latex-filled orthopedic pillow is highly popular due to its natural composition... The product has an anatomical shape and consists of a pair of rollers of various diameters.

At the same time, a recess is provided for the head, due to which high comfort is provided without squeezing the vessels involved in the blood supply to the brain.

Although latex itself does not absorb water, contact with it is not desirable. It is recommended that only the pillowcase and cover be washed periodically.

Delicate hand wash is shown only if the product is heavily soiledwhich cannot be dry cleaned.

Buckwheat husk

The specificity of the filler requires only dry cleaning.

It is absolutely impossible to wet the product with husk filler., since this will lose all the properties that ensure healthy rest and the correct anatomical position of the head during sleep.

The only possible type of cleaning is vacuum cleaning.

Is it possible to carry out processing in an automatic washing machine?

Polyester filled items are machine washable. To prevent the thing from deforming during washing, it is advisable to avoid spinning at high speeds... The best option is to completely abandon it, and after processing, dry it correctly.

In cases where the pillows are small and you can fit 2 in the drum, it is recommended to wash in pairs to evenly distribute the load in the drum.

In this case, the processing of synthetic filler in a washing machine requires compliance with certain rules:

1. Make sure that the material of the pillow is suitable for machine washing. To do this, it is advisable to study the instructions on the product label.
2. Prepare an odorless liquid detergent.
3. Remove the pillowcase.
4. Set the machine to a "delicate" or "manual" mode.
5. Set the temperature regime to 30-40 ° C (or more, but only if this moment is specified by the manufacturer).
6. Disable the spin mode or set it to the minimum value.
7. Set the “extra rinse” on the machine.
8. Place the pillow in the drum. Pre-soaking is unnecessary.
9. Shake the item after washing.

Handwash

It is possible to wash a pillow filled with polyester or latex by hand if it is heavily soiled. To do this, you need to prepare:

• liquid detergent;
• a large container in which you can place the entire product.

Procedure:

1. Remove the pillowcase.
2. Fill the container with warm water (30-40 ° C).
3. Dilute the detergent in water.
4. Gently wash the pillow with your hands, avoiding too vigorous action and vigorous rubbing.
5. Rinse the pillow well.
6. Squeeze gently with terry towels.

Hand wash must be done without pre-soaking... The less time the product is in water, the longer it will retain its properties.

Caring for Your Memory Foam

"Memory effect" is a feature of viscoplastic foam products. It is forbidden to wash such a pillow in the washing machine or by hand, as the foam material will lose its unique qualities if it gets on it.

If local contamination appears on the pillow, you can wash the stain with warm water and a napkin... In this case, it is not advisable to allow the pillow to get too wet.

Even increased humidity in the room in which the bedding is located is detrimental to the structure of the filler.

Proper drying: where and how to carry it out?

After the washed product is wrung out, it must be placed on the dryer. This will provide air access to the product from all sides.

A pillow laid out on the dryer it is necessary to turn over periodically so that it dries evenly... In the same way, it is possible to organize periodic ventilation of the pillows between washes.

The dryer itself is best placed in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, in a draft. In order for the filler to be better preserved, the orthopedic pillow should not be dried or ventilated in bright sunlight.

During the drying process, it is prohibited:

• place the pillow on or close to heating devices;
• position the product near open sources of fire;
• dry in the bright sun, as the sun's rays can damage the structure of both natural and artificial fillers.

The drying process can be accelerated by blowing with a fan or by a non-hot hair dryer.

9 general care tips

Orthopedic pillows have properties that differ from other similar products. The feature is associated with a physiologically correct surface for head position during sleep... It is this feature that you must try to keep for as long as possible.

In this regard, washing and drying such demanding products should be carried out in accordance with all the rules and taking into account the following recommendations:

1. After washing in the machine or by hand, the pillow must be wrung out.

   At the same time, one should not apply efforts and twist the thing so as not to deprive it of its orthopedic properties.

2. Frequent washes are also not desirable as they shorten the life of the product. Quite enough - no more than 4 times a year.
3. In order to refresh the item, it must be regularly ventilated.
4. If small spots appear, it is recommended to process them immediately, without allowing the dirt to go deeply.
5. For washing, if approved by the manufacturer of the product, only liquid detergents can be used.
6. After washing, the pillow must be immediately removed from the drum of the washing machine or from the container for hand washing.
7. Do not iron the product.
8. It is forbidden to store orthopedic pillows in rooms with high humidity.
9. If the pillow has a removable cover, it can be washed more often than the pillow itself and at a higher temperature (40-60 ° C).

Conclusion

Orthopedic pillow cleaning can be done at home. Before you start washing, it is necessary to establish the type of filler, study the labels on the product, and strictly follow the rules of care.

Read more about washing pillows with a variety of fillings. here.