How to wash pillows
DRYING your pillows: 1  For down and feathers, use the air cycle. 2  For synthetics, use the low heat setting. 3  Place the pillow(s) in the dryer, add a couple of tennis balls covered in clean socks or a few Homemade Dryer Balls to help FLUFF the pillows as they tumble dry. DRYING your pillows: 1  For down and feathers, use the air cycle. 2  Place the pillow(s) in the dryer, add a couple of tennis balls covered in clean socks or a few Homemade Dryer Balls to help FLUFF the pillows as they tumble dry. Once your pillows are washed and the excess water has been wrung out, you can toss them in your dryer. If your pillow is foam, you will want to line dry or hang your pillow to dry as a trip through the dryer would cause the material to melt. Directions: 1  Toss your dingy pillows in the washing machine, and set to soak. 2  Washing two at a time balances your washing machine so they clean evenly. 3  Now add the hydrogen peroxide and vinegar to the drum of the washing machine. 4  Hydrogen peroxide is a natural whitener, and vinegar tackles deep-set stains. 5. Dry your pillows according to the care label. If you are able to put them in the dryer, place a few tennis balls in with the pillows to speed up dry time and to keep the fibers from clumping. You can also dry the pillows by laying them flat. 1 Check the care label to confirm that your pillow (down or synthetic) can be machine washed – most can be. 2  Remove the pillow case and any pillow protector. 3  Fill the washing machine about 1/3 full with HOT water (I even added a couple of pans full of boiling water). Foam Pillows. Unfortunately, you can't put foam pillows in the washing machine, but if there's a removable cover, you can wash that according to the care instructions on the tag. To remove dust from a foam pillow, vacuum both sides with your vacuum's upholstery tool. Air-dry them (the foam can crumble in the dryer). If they're polyester, the pillows can be tossed into the washing machine. Wash two at a time to balance the load, and set machine on the gentle cycle; agitate only one to two minutes. Once detergent is totally rinsed out, tumble-dry on low, fluffing them often. Add your detergent. For a regular wash job, add a cup/scoop of your regular washing detergent. To get your pillows ultra white, add the following in addition to the detergent: 1 cup of powdered dishwasher detergent, 1 cup of bleach, and ½ a cup of borax. Good news! You can wash these kinds of pillows in your washer. For best results, we recommend washing two pillows at a time (to help keep the washer balanced) and using a front or top-loading machine without an agitator.
1 Toss your dingy pillows in the washing machine, and set to soak. 2 Washing two at a time balances your washing machine so they clean evenly. 3 Now add the hydrogen peroxide and vinegar to the drum of the washing machine. 4 Hydrogen peroxide is a natural whitener, and vinegar tackles deep-set stains.