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3. Replace cushion after 2 or 3 years
While many people keep their pillows for a particularly long time, it’s best to replace your pillows after 2 or 3 years of use. In fact, after a while, pillows lose their firmness and can no longer support your head properly. However, their yellowing should not always be a reason to replace them.
How are the pillows washed depending on the type?
Depending on the filling of your pillows, washing instructions vary. Here’s what you should do with each type:
Memory Foam Pillow: Given the risk of the washing machine damaging the foam filling and the viscoelastic behavior of your memory foam pillow, it may be preferable to opt for hand washing. You need to start by submerging it completely in water and squeezing the pillow for 10 minutes. Then rinse until the water runs clear, making sure to wring it out thoroughly before air drying. If stained, clean with a damp cloth moistened with a small amount of mild detergent or stain remover. Result: a firm pillow, ideal for supporting the spine.
Polyester Pillow: For this type of synthetic fiber pillow, wash it in lukewarm water on a gentle cycle. The amount of detergent should be sparing. For machine washing, one to two teaspoons are enough.
Feather or goose down pillows: Place these pillows in the washing machine with cold water and a mild detergent. Then tumble dry on low heat to avoid damaging the down. The quality of the latter can deteriorate due to high temperatures.
What about bedding and how often should it be washed?
The bedroom is a place with humidity and heat, which are perfect conditions for the accumulation of bacteria, germs and other dirt. To avoid these inconveniences, it is necessary to wash the sheets and duvet cover every two weeks or even every week. There are also natural solutions to effectively clean your mattress.
How do you wash your bed linen correctly?
Bedding sets and sheets should be washed regularly so that you can always enjoy fresh-smelling bedding. It is therefore advisable to wash them at the right temperature and prefer warmth. It is in fact a high temperature that eliminates any pathogens that have managed to nest in the microfibers of the sheets. However, always check the recommended temperature on the label. This will help you not to compromise the quality of your laundry.
