Delicate handling, or is it possible to wash swan down pillows in a washing machine and by hand?

A pillow is a delicate product designed to ensure sound and quality sleep.

It is delicate because it requires proper care, otherwise a product with any filler can become a breeding ground for harmful microorganisms, the removal of which will require not only a lot of time, but also money.

Down is an ideal filling for pillows, inexpensive but durable, with a number of positive qualities: it quickly restores its shape and has no specific odor.

But to ensure a long service life of a product made from swan filler, you should know how to handle it correctly, namely, wash it.

Is it washable?

So, is it possible and how to wash a pillow correctly made from swan's down? Swan down pillows can be washed either by hand or in a washing machine. But before you load the pillow into the washing machine, it should be properly prepared.

The process of preparing a product from swan filler:

1. Carefully beat the product outside. Dust and small debris are those things that can remain in the product even after washing. They should be gotten rid of first.
2. Buy special cases. Advice that applies to pillows with all types of filling: it is better not to wash without a cover. If it is not possible to purchase special covers, you can use a simple pillowcase, tying it tightly around it.
3. Divide the contents into several equal parts. Many experts recommend not washing a swan down pillow as a product, but doing it in parts. The quality of washing with this approach increases several times. Another positive point is that the drying process is faster.
4. Place each piece of filling in a case or old pillowcase. If you load fluff without a cover into a washing machine, this will not only lead to its deterioration, but can seriously clog the drain of the household appliance.

In the washing machine

Firstly, many users advise not to wash down pillows, but to simply purchase new products. This is due to the fact that after each washing process, this type of filler greatly loses its positive qualities.

Secondly, there is an opinion that fluff should not be put into the washing machine at all. Both the first and second assumptions are incorrect. Swan down can be washed well both in the washing machine and by hand.

For the correct process you need:

• high-quality preparation of the product,
• expensive powder or other household product,
• choosing the appropriate temperature mode for the washing machine.

Basic rules for high-quality washing of pillows with swan down:

1. Choosing the right mode. The best mode for fluff is delicate. But we should not forget about the water temperature, which should not exceed 30 degrees. If the delicate mode in the washing machine is automatically set to more than 30 degrees, then this parameter should be adjusted manually or eliminated altogether.
2. Selecting the correct spin mode. The correct spin for products made from swan filler is no more than 400 revolutions. If this parameter is higher, this can significantly damage the filler.
3. Choosing a good powder. The most basic parameter is the correct choice of washing powder or gel. Typically, such products are expensive, but they are cheaper than buying new pillows.

Such products not only wash fluff efficiently, but also have a very reasonable price.

Manually

Many manufacturers of household chemicals confidently claim that hand washing for swan down is better than washing it in a washing machine. An important distinguishing feature is at the same time, the filler does not form into lumps, which are very difficult to dry later.

How to properly wash a product made from swan down by hand:

1. The pillow and filling are washed separately. Therefore, the first step is to rip the pillow, pour the filling into a separate container and soak in water at a temperature of up to 30 degrees.

   The minimum soaking time for swan down is 3 hours.

2. After 3 hours, thoroughly mix the fluff in water with washing powder, then squeeze through a colander. After squeezing out the filler, rinse it in clean water. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
3. Divide the washed filler into several equal parts. Place each part in a special bag or an old pillowcase. Try to make sure that there is little fluff in the bags - this will simplify the drying process.
4. Place the bags or pillowcases outdoors or in the sun. Shake the bags and turn them over every 30-40 minutes.

Features of the process for products made from artificial substitutes

Artificial down is a synthetic material that is very different from natural filler. And it requires an appropriate approach when washing.

Artificial litter is best cleaned by hand.. The process is not much different from washing a natural product, with the exception of household powder or gel.

Here you need to purchase the appropriate product to combat dirt in synthetic fibers. The cost of such a product is not much different from the standard one.

The best way to quickly straighten wet synthetic mass is to add a little special conditioner to the water while rinsing. The conditioner will make the fluff soft and straighten it efficiently.

It is not recommended to soak synthetics, it’s better to start washing right away. Using gentle movements, squeeze the fluff into the water and move it through your hands. After 7-8 times of such a leisurely spin, the synthetic material can be rinsed.

How to dry it properly?

Drying a pillow is no less important a process than washing itself. And if this process is performed incorrectly, then the result, to put it mildly, will not live up to expectations. For example, terrible stains as a consequence of improper drying after hand washing.

Criteria for proper drying of a product from swan's down:

• Drying can only take place outdoors. For the quality of the process, the contents should be distributed into small but equal parts. Place each part of the filler in a special bag;
• Drying on a radiator or drying with a hairdryer at home are the main ways to make swan's down completely unsuitable for further use. The same applies to spinning at high speeds in a washing machine;
• After hanging in the open air, the bags with filling should be beaten and turned over every 30-40 minutes. Firstly, this speeds up the drying process, and secondly, it prevents the fluff from turning into a homogeneous mass, which will lead to the purchase of a new product.

Conclusion

The article consistently describes methods for washing pillows made from both natural and synthetic down.

Each of the above types of materials has its own characteristics., without taking them into account, only one thing can be achieved - to render the product completely unusable.