How to wash a pillow from holofiber in a washing machine?

For well-being and good mood, a person needs a deep, sound sleep. And a good pillow plays an important role here. Old fillers from fluff or feather are being replaced by more and more new materials. Despite its synthetic origin, such products have proven themselves and are very popular. Recently, one of the most popular fillers of the new generation is holofiber. What kind of material is this, how to wash a pillow from a holofiber in a washing machine, do such products need any specific care at all? - We will deal with all this in this article so that your bed is not only comfortable and beautiful, but also clean and safe.

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What is holofiber?

It is a synthetic non-woven material that is obtained in chemical laboratories. Outwardly, it resembles cotton wool, the same fluffy and soft. It has several advantages:

• This is a very light material. If you enlarge a piece under a microscope, it will be seen that it consists of fibers, each of which is a hollow tube.
• It perfectly retains heat, while not interfering with air circulation.
• It does not get wet over time, as it does not absorb liquid.
• Does not absorb odors.
• Does not accumulate static electricity.
• It is hypoallergenic.
• In such a filler, mites will never start.
• Hollofiber does not need frequent washing. Bedding with this filling is recommended to be washed only once a year.
• It is a very wear resistant material. With proper handling, the pillows with this filler will last for many years and will not lose their shape or volume.

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Machine wash

How to wash a pillow from holofiber in a washing machine? This question excites many housewives. Before washing hollofiber pillows in a washing machine, make sure that the manufacturer does not mind. Study carefully labels on the product and their decoding - there will also be indicated the permissible washing temperature.

Important! If in doubt, do the following test: place a heavy object, such as a thick book, in the center of the product and leave it for a few minutes. Then remove it:

1. If the product does not restore its shape for a long time, it means that the quality of the filler leaves much to be desired and it is better not to machine it.
2. If the product quickly regained its shape and the manufacturer does not mind, then you do not need to buy a new one - you can start cleaning.

Let's start the washing process:

• For such products, you need to set the most delicate mode that your washing machine supports.
• The temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
• You must turn off the spin. With active scrolling, the filler will clump and lose its softness.
• For washing you need to use liquid detergents. Washing powder can not be used, as it penetrates into the packing and is not washed out from there.

Important! Do not use chlorine products.

• After washing, do not squeeze the pillow, but let the moisture drain.
• Dry the product well.

Important! Do not load tennis balls into the drum, similar to washing down jackets. They will not reduce the risk of lump formation, but they can damage the structure of the filler.

Keep in mind that with machine wash there is always a risk of lumps.If you doubt the quality of the filler, you can wash the product manually.

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Handwash

How to wash a pillow from a holofiber manually? The product is washed entirely, removing only the pillowcase:

1. For hand washing, you will need a deep basin or other container. Type in a little warm water and dissolve a liquid detergent in it. You can even use hair shampoo.
2. Soak the products in water and leave for half an hour.
3. Squeeze it slightly with your hands and rinse in clean water.

Important! A product with such a filler is best dried in the open air (on the balcony, for example) in a horizontal position. Periodically, the pillow needs to be whipped so that the filler does not stray into lumps.

Sometimes situations arise when the breastplate is very dirty and needs to be washed. In such cases, you can open the napkin at the seam, pull out the filler, and wash the napkin in the washing machine or manually. The holofiber itself can be transferred to the container for washing. It will not fly into the air like feathers or fluff. After washing the napkin, dry it, return the holofiber back and sew at the seam. If the wash did not return it to its previous form, the easiest way is for our simple workshopssew a new pillowcase on the pillow.

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How to restore a pillow from holofiber?

If something went wrong and the filler strayed into lumps, then you can try to revive it. How to restore a pillow from holofiber?

• To do this, you need a brush for combing wool. It can be purchased at the pet store.
• Put holofiber in a container with high sides.
• Now you have a rather laborious job to do - you need to comb through the entire filler that got into lumps with a brush.

Important! After this treatment, bedding will no longer be as soft and airy as it was, but it can be used.

Sometimes it is more appropriate to replace the filler. It is cheaper than buying a new pillow. For one product you will need 400-500 grams of holofiber. Or you can choose another pillow filler.

If you do not dare to wash it yourself, hand it in for dry cleaning. But be sure to indicate what kind of filler you have there.

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That's all for holofiber pillow care. Use these tips, and then nothing will disturb your sleep, because it is so important for health and good mood.