Can I wash bamboo pillows in a washing machine?

The lightest, safest and most pleasant to the touch fiber is bamboo, because it grows in natural conditions without the use of any chemical top dressing. But is it possible to wash bamboo pillows in a washing machine, and at the same time preserve all their properties? You will learn about this from this article.

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The advantages of bamboo products:

1. Bamboo fiber is used to fill blankets and pillows, as it does not cause allergies and is suitable even for people who suffer from allergic reactions to fluff and similar materials.
2. In addition, it absorbs moisture and at the same time preserves the free passage of air, exhibits antimicrobial qualities.
3. The bamboo blanket is very pleasant and has good thermal insulation, which allows a person to sleep in the warmth.
4. Products are particularly lightweight and able to maintain a given shape, therefore they are practical and convenient, helping to feel special comfort during rest.

Important! Like any other bedding, products made of such fiber need appropriate care and regular cleaning. To spend a minimum of time on this, you just need to clearly know what you can do and what cannot be done with bamboo pillows and blankets.

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Basic rules for the care of bamboo products:

1. Do not squeeze a thing very tightly by stuffing it into a plastic bag.
2. In order not to have to throw out the product, do not use bleaching and chlorine-based products.
3. Do not iron the fiber - it is very light and heat can damage it.
4. Observe all manual washing and washing conditions indicated on the tag.
5. Do not use dry cleaning.
6. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
7. Do not dry such things in direct sunlight.

Important! Natural fiber from these plants is popular not only for sewing bedding. It is also used for other purposes - for the characteristics of the materials obtained and their application, read our special articles:

• Environmentally friendly flooring.
• Bamboo wallpaper.
• Yarn for knitting a cardigan.
• The best materials for cutting boards.

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When asked if bamboo pillows can be washed in a washing machine, the answer will be more affirmative than negative. Although some manufacturers warn the opposite.

Important! Following all the rules, you can wash the bamboo pillows in the washing machine. If there are restrictions from the manufacturer in this regard, it is likely that the item you are offering is simply not of very high quality.

A few rules for washing pillows from a bamboo washing machine:

• According to experts, bamboo products can be washed more than 500 times by installingdelicate wash.
• Do not set the washing temperature to more than 30 degrees - the higher the temperature, the less the beneficial properties of the pillow.
• When washing in a car, you can also use the spin mode, but not more than 500 revolutions.
• For such a fiber, they are best suited. liquid detergents (gels) without bleaching effect.
• Rinse the fiber after washing several times.
• You can dry such things by putting them on the dryer and directing the room fan on them.
• Before you put a thing in the drum, be sure to check if the seams are torn.

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Cleaning Methods

To clean pillows of any kind is necessary only as they become dirty, because soaking in water can harm even such a resistant fiber as bamboo.

Important! Bamboo bedding does not tolerate dry cleaning; clean such items at home.

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If you want to stain small stains, it is better to use dry cleaning - use a detergent to clean the stain, remove the product from the pillow, wiping it with a damp cloth.

These tips will help to preserve all the useful properties of bamboo and will make your sleep especially pleasant, calm.