VIDEO: Washing a pillow

Most modern pillows are filled with synthetic fibers. These are - as described below - very easy to clean.

A guide to washing

1. Remove the duvet cover from the pillow. If you want to wash the decorative pillows, remove the cover here too, if possible.
2. Now put a pillow or up to two small throw pillows in the Washing machine. Make sure that the machine should not be more than half full.
3. Check whether the maximum washing temperature for your pillow is stated on a label. If this is not the case, select a program for your washing machine with a washing temperature of 30 ° C.
4. Since such a pillow can absorb a lot of water and the bundled shape restricts the movement of the washing water, you should set the washing machine to an extra rinse.


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5. Now put as much detergent in the detergent compartment of the washing machine as you need for lightly soiled laundry and start the washing machine.

How to properly dry the pillows

• So that the pillows do not clump together and remain nice and soft, you should use them after To wash only in one dryer dry.
• If the pillow does not have a label, or it is noted on a label that the pillow is not suitable for tumble drying, set the program "Ventilation"and let it run for at least 90 minutes. Then check that the pillow is really dry. If not, let the program run for a while.
• If the pillow is suitable for tumble drying, set the "Extra dry" program to ensure that the pillow is also really dry inside.

If you have down pillows, you will get the best results if you have them cleaned professionally. If you still want to wash the pillows yourself, you should only use down detergent.