Bed Pillows
Wash them: Most pillows can be machine-washed and –dried; check the label. Set the washer on the gentle cycle, and wash in hot water
using a mild liquid detergent (powder and leave residue). Wash two regular-size pillows together to balance the load (king-size
ones should go one at a time). Run pillows through the rinse cycle twice.
Dry them: Place pillows in the dryer along with two clean tennis balls, and set on low heat. Polyester- or cotton-filled pillows take
one to two hours to dry; down requires two to three hours, sometimes longer. To prevent overheating, remove the pillow regularly,
fluff and return.
Check for dryness: It’s imperative to dry down pillows completely to prevent mold and mildew from growing. After two hours, remove them from
the dryers, let cool, then squeeze several spots on the pillows between two fingers. If there is any moistness or clumps,
return them to the dryer.
Clean: Every three to six months.
Photo Credit: Flickr / just.Luc
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