The pillowcases and sheets are always clean and tidy, but have you ever stopped to wonder if your pillow is also impeccable as the bedding? Even without seeming, this item accumulates dust, sweat and dirt and needs to be sanitized at least every six months.

And his useful life is about two years – if you get all the necessary care! But relax. The good news is that your pillows can be washed there, in your home machine. Discover all the following tricks and tips by the Laundry pick up.

General Check:

Remove the pillowcase from the pillow and observe carefully if there are no tears or holes. Otherwise, it won't be a good idea to put him in the washing machine, and worse, maybe it's time to say goodbye to your sleepless nights companion.

Also check the label if it can actually be washed in the machine. There are usually no restrictions for accessories with feather or polyester padding.

To keep the washer balanced, place two pillows at a time, positioning them vertically. Use Cold water and program the machine in the gentle wash cycle. Already the detergent needs to be added in a larger quantity than usual, so that all the extension and depth of the filler receive the cleaning. To keep waste, bet on the liquid version of the soap and a generous rinse (it is worth repeating this cycle).

Drying:

Do not use the dryer, much less twist the pillow. Remove excess water in the centrifuge and place them to dry in the horizontal position without receiving the sun directly. It is worth mentioning that complete drying is indispensable, okay? To help in this step, you can drown it from time to time until its interior is dry.

Dry the pillow in the dryer along with two tennis balls. Adjust the dryer to operate without hot air. Tennis balls help to keep the pillows soft while drying. If in the end they do not become so dry, repeat the procedure until there is no moisture.

Maintenance:

To make the feeling of a clean and fragrant pillow be prolonged, put it to air once a month. It is also possible to put it in the dryer for a few minutes, which will cause germs, bacteria and moisture to be eliminated with heat. By following all the above procedure from Laundry pick up. You can simply enjoy the pillow until the next wash.