Note to housewives: how to properly wash an anti-stress pillow in an automatic machine and manually

Anti-stress pillows have become very popular recently. They are comfortable, practical and attractive in appearance.

In addition, they are filled with a special filler, making them very pleasant to hug and squeeze.

Naturally, with intensive use, pillows quickly get dirty, and these are precisely those household items that should always be perfectly clean.

In this article we will talk about how to wash an anti-stress pillow (with balls or husks inside) in an automatic washing machine and manually, maintaining its original characteristics.

Is it possible?

The tag on each product contains information on how to care for it.. On some pillows, manufacturers indicate that they can only be cleaned dry by dry cleaning. You need to pay attention to this when purchasing.

Most anti-stress pillows can be safely washed both by hand and in a machine. However, this must be done taking into account the characteristics of the filler and in compliance with all washing rules prescribed by the manufacturer.

Typically, small polystyrene beads are used as filler.. They do not absorb water and do not react in any way to moisture. A product with polystyrene filling can be washed entirely without any difficulties.

• flax seeds,
• buckwheat husk.

Regular washing is contraindicated for such fillers.. You can only wash the cover after pouring out the filling first.

Buckwheat husks practically do not absorb dirt, but accumulate dust. It is advisable not just to ventilate it, but to sift it using an ordinary sieve. This should be done at least once every six months.

The filler in the form of flaxseeds must be periodically sorted, discarding the grains on which mold has formed.

In cases where this is not done at least once a year, the products quickly acquire an unpleasant odor and become unusable.

If the product has bamboo filling, it can be washed entirely like pillows filled with polystyrene. Pillows with plastic balls inside are washed along with the filling.

You must first check the case for damage.. It must be whole. If holes are found, they should be sewn up, otherwise the filler will scatter throughout the entire drum of the washing machine.

Washing in an automatic washing machine

When washed normally, the cover and filling may be damaged. Therefore, manufacturers recommend setting the delicate wash mode.

It is better to use liquid detergents rather than powders. The spin should be gentle - up to 600 rpm (preferably 400).

As additional protection, it is recommended to use a special washing bag. You can replace it with a regular pillowcase made of natural fabric without a bright pattern.

If the cushion cover rips, the plastic balls can clog the machine's filter and render it inoperable.

Visible stains on the product cover must be washed by hand, lathering it with detergent or laundry soap and leaving it like that for about half an hour. After this, the product is placed in the washing machine.

The anti-stress pillow should be washed separately from other items. Pillows of the same type can be placed in the machine several at a time, but they should not tightly fill the drum, but rotate freely in it.

Bleach or aggressive detergents designed to remove difficult stains cannot be used when washing anti-stress pillows. And it is advisable to use gentle gels in minimal quantities. Too intense exposure to active chemicals is dangerous for the fabric and filling of the pillow.

After finishing the washing process, you need to rinse the product several times. This is necessary to ensure that any remaining detergent is completely washed away. Otherwise, the pillow will lose its hypoallergenic properties, and chemical particles will gradually destroy the fabric of the cover and the filling.

Some housewives wash such things disassembled, that is, the filling is separate from the cover. To do this, the cover, if it does not have a snake, is carefully ripped apart along the seam and all the filling spills out of it. It can be washed with running water.

The cover itself is machine washable. This method is more labor-intensive, but also more effective.

Hand wash anti-stress product

The surest way to clean a pillow without damaging it is to wash it by hand. It has a gentler effect on fabric and polystyrene foam, and their original properties are preserved longer.

In addition, the filling will definitely not come off when washed by hand.. And if the cover breaks and the balls end up in water, they can be collected, washed and returned back to the pillow.

Hand wash using products designed for delicate fabrics or wool. Moreover, the product should be specifically for hand washing - it will be easier to rinse.

The water should be warm, not hot. The optimal temperature is 30-35 degrees. It is better to wash off severe stains separately with a soft sponge before starting to process the entire product.

If the pillow has not been washed for a long time or there are stains that are difficult to remove, it is better to disassemble it. In this case, the cover can be washed like any other fabric item, and the filling must be placed in a special washing mesh and washed carefully in warm soapy water.

You can wash it in a deep basin or just in the bathroom. The detergent should be thoroughly mixed in water. even before the pillow is placed there. During the washing process, the pillow should be slightly compressed and turned over. Do not rub or press too hard.

If there are difficult stains, pre-soak the pillow for 30-40 minutes. The use of aggressive chemicals and bleaches, as well as for machine washing, is prohibited.

You can wash anti-stress pillows by hand more often than in a machine; some do it every 2 weeks. The main thing is to completely dry the product each time.

How to dry?

Polystyrene balls stick together when exposed to high heat, forming a continuous, unbreakable lump. Therefore, thermal drying methods are excluded.

Do not dry with a hairdryer or on a radiator.Drying in direct sunlight in summer is also not recommended.

The pillow should dry naturally. For this it is placed vertically in a warm room or on a balcony. You can also hang it on a clothesline, securing it to the ears with clothespins. But in this case you need to shake it and turn it over often.

After hand washing, the product requires preparation for drying on the balcony. First you need to let the water drain. For this purpose, the product is placed in the bathroom or in the sink above the drain.

Then it is advisable to blot it with a terry towel. You can take the product out to dry only when water stops dripping from it..

Conclusion

Anti-stress pillows that require frequent and careful care can be washed by machine or hand. But this must be done carefully, without using treatment at high temperatures, aggressive chemicals or intensive spinning.

It is very important to avoid spilling the filler and clumping it together.. If everything is done correctly, your favorite item will last for many years, maintaining its useful properties and attractive appearance.

A lot of useful information on how to wash pillows with various fillings is presented in this section.