Your favorite bed pillow is a highly personal choice. Some sleepers like a sturdy, solid pillow. Others prefer a squishable, soft pillow. But no matter your preference, regular cleaning is a must.
Think about it. Your bed pillow is one of the most used items in your home. All year long it cradles your head through the dark of night, the heat of summer, and late-night snacks and spills. No wonder it deserves- and needs- a good cleaning.
The key to keeping a clean pillow knows what type of material is used inside. Whether you have solid memory foam, natural down feathers, latex foam or polyester fiberfill, the best thing you can do to protect your pillow is to use a removable pillow cover that is machine washable. The cover should be made from a breathable natural fiber like cotton, bamboo, or linen and always used in addition to your regular pillowcase. All Nature’s Sleep pillows have removable, washable cotton covers for easy care. Wash it at least monthly using hot water and more often during hot weather or if someone is ill.
If your favorite pillow is solid molded memory foam, you have a head start on maintaining a clean pillow because memory foam is naturally hypoallergenic, resistant to bacterial growth and dust mites. But it should still be cleaned once or twice a year and after any spills. The same cleaning technique can be used for regular memory foam, gel infused memory foam or memory foam with gel inserts pillows.
Starting the Cleaning Procedure
If possible, clean your memory foam pillows on a breezy, warm day to hasten to dry.
Remove the outer covers of your pillow for top layer cleaning
Begin by removing the protective cover and tossing it in the wash.
Sprinkle the pillow with baking soda, covering it well
Allow the baking soda to sit for at least an hour and then vacuum it away using the upholstery brush attachment on your vacuum or a hand-held vac. This will leave your pillow smelling fresh and remove any dust or pet hair that might be on the pillow. Flip the pillow over and repeat.
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