Fresh, fluffy pillows are life-changing 😴✨—here’s a complete, safe way to clean them so they come out white, soft, and smelling fresh.
🛏 Step 1: Check Pillow Type
- Machine-washable: polyester, down, feather
- Do NOT machine-wash: memory foam, latex (spot clean only)
🧼 Step 2: Gather Supplies
- Mild liquid laundry detergent
- Baking soda
- White vinegar (optional, for extra freshness)
- Tennis balls or dryer balls (for fluffing)
🌀 Step 3: Washing Machine Method
- Remove pillowcases & protectors—wash those separately.
- Balance the load: Wash 2 pillows at a time.
- Add detergent + baking soda:
- Baking soda brightens and neutralizes odors.
- Wash cycle:
- Warm water, gentle or normal cycle.
- Optional vinegar rinse:
- Add ½ cup white vinegar during the rinse to remove detergent residue and freshen.
☀️ Step 4: Dry Properly
- Dryer: Low to medium heat
- Add 2–3 clean tennis balls or dryer balls → keeps pillows fluffy
- Halfway through, pause and fluff pillows by hand
- Ensure completely dry to prevent mildew
Tip: Sunlight for 1–2 hours adds natural whitening and freshness
🚫 Step 5: Avoid Mistakes
- Don’t overload the washer
- Don’t use fabric softener (can leave residue)
- Don’t store pillows before fully dry
🕒 Step 6: Maintenance
- Wash every 3–4 months
- Use zippered pillow protectors to keep them white longer
If you want, I can give a tailored method for stubborn yellow sweat stains or musty-smelling pillows so they come out like new.
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