Get and maintain a clean, germ-free pillow for better sleep at night.
These tips will help confirm your pillows are fresh, germ-free, andfluffed to perfection.
Unless the pillow is marked dry-clean only, follow these instructions for washing and drying pillows.
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Leslie Reichertis an author, speaker, and coach for Green Cleaning Coach.
Treat Stains
Before washing pillows, examine the item for any stains or residue.
Yellow pillow stainscaused by drool, sweat, hair, and skincare productsare especially common.
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Spot-clean stains with a spray stain treatment and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
Gently scrub the stains before running a wash cycle.
However, take care not to stuff too many in at once.
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Pillows need plenty of water to get thoroughly clean and plenty of space to get thoroughly dry.
Wash Pillows in the Washing Machine
Most down and synthetic pillowscan be machine-washedand dried on low heat.
Also, consider an extra spin cycle to squeeze out as much dampness as possible.
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To make them even fluffier, dry pillows with dryer balls or a tennis ball in a sock.
How Often Should You Replace Your Pillow?
The Better Sleep Council.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cleaning to Control Allergens & Asthma.
American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
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How to Fluff a Pillow.
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