Normally, we only change the pillowcase and wash it regularly, but few people clean the pillow inner. However, this is where a lot of dirt and bacteria accumulate. After using for a while, the pillow inner will have yellow stains, mold spots, and unpleasant odors.
If you only wash it with regular soap, these stains will not go away. To clean the pillow inner, you need a stronger cleaning agent mixture.
To clean the pillow, you need to prepare the following ingredients: 1 cup of laundry detergent; 1 cup of dishwashing liquid (any type of laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid your family is using); 1 cup of fabric stain remover (such as bleach); 1/2 cup of soldering powder or baking soda.
To ensure that the pillow is completely clean, you need to soften and remove stubborn stains on the pillow before washing. First, check if there are any difficult stains to handle on the pillow, such as yellow stains, wine stains, coffee stains, etc. Clean these stains before washing the entire pillow.
To clean stubborn stains, you can use a mixture of baking soda and lemon. Apply this mixture to the pillow and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes.
Note that you need to rely on the material of the pillow inner to choose the appropriate washing method. Read the information printed on the tag attached to the product for more details. Pillows made of cotton, silk, and satin should be washed by hand to avoid losing elasticity. Other types of materials can be machine washed.
Hand washing method
Inner pillows that are prone to stretching are suitable for hand washing.
Prepare the ingredients in a basin of water. Put the pillow in the basin and use your hands to squeeze out the dirt in the pillow. Remember to wear gloves to protect your hands during the washing process.
You can soak the pillow inner in the cleaning solution for about 15 minutes to soften the stains and make them easier to clean.
Then, wash the pillow again with clean water, rinse several times until no more detergent is left in the pillow. Gently squeeze out the water in the pillow with your hands. Do not twist or fold the pillow inner multiple times to wring out the water, as this will damage the original shape of the pillow inner.
Finally, hang the pillow in a cool and sunny place to let it dry naturally.
Machine washing method
With the machine washing method, you should only put 1-2 pillows in the machine for each wash (depending on the size of the pillows). Washing with a machine will save time and effort.
Dissolve the cleaning agent mixture into a liquid and pour it into the detergent tray of the washing machine. Do not pour it directly on the pillow as it may leave residue.
Put the pillow inside the machine and select a gentle washing mode. If you have tennis balls, you can add 2 balls to the washing drum. Tennis balls help to fluff the pillow and prevent it from losing its shape during the washing process.
It is best not to use the spin cycle for the pillow washing process to ensure the quality of the product. If you still want to spin to dry the pillow quickly, choose the gentlest spin mode possible.
Then, hang the pillow in a sunny and well-ventilated place.
According to Xe và thể thao
