Can I wash the anti-stress pillow in the washing machine?

Recently, pillows have appeared that help a person to relax, relieve stress, which is why they were called antistress pillows. It is not surprising that they quickly became popular, because such a product is good for health, and the filler itself is safe and hypoallergenic. Especially they liked the children, which caused the emergence of antistress toys, which are no less popular. The secret of such products lies in their special filler. Like any things, such products need to be washed, and some time after the purchase of a miracle gizmo, her mistress naturally raises the question: is it possible to wash an anti-stress pillow in a washing machine? We will find the answer in the course of this article.

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Types of Fillers

These pillows have several types of fillers:

• buckwheat husk or flaxseed;
• polystyrene balls.

Can I wash an anti-stress pillow? The possibility of washing, in principle, directly depends on the filler:

• Products with natural fillers do not recommend washing. In this situation, the best option is to remove the filler and wash only the cover. The cover can be washed in a washing machine. And the filler can simply be dried in the sun.

Important! For such pillows, the cover usually has a zipper so that it is convenient to remove the filler.

• A model with a synthetic filler can be washed without problems, either manually or with an automatic machine.

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Wash the pillow

How to wash an anti-stress pillow with balls inside? Before any washing, whether manual or machine, you need to prepare a pillow.

Prepare a pillow for washing:

1. Wipe stains on the product. This can be done with a soap solution.
2. Check the cover for holes. Even the smallest need to be sewn up. Otherwise, filler will leak through them. And with machine wash, this threatens you with a breakdown of the washing machine.

Machine washable

Such products perfectly tolerate machine wash. You only need delicate liquid detergent and pillowcase. Act in this way:

• Put the product with the treated stains inside the pillowcase and put it in the drum.

Important! It is better to wash a pillow alone, even if it seems to you that there is still a lot of space.

• Pour liquid detergent. You can pour it into a special compartment for the powder, or you can directly inside the drum. You need to pour a little money.
• Choose a delicate mode and a temperature of no higher than 40 degrees.
• Spin must be turned off, drying too.
• If your machine has an extra rinse function, then use it.

Important! Do not add bleaches - they can ruin your pillow.

• Remove the washed product and wrap it in a terry towel so that all excess moisture is absorbed. Then lay it on a flat surface in a well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Important! Do not forget to turn the product from time to time so that the filler dries evenly.

Handwash

If you do not trust your favorite pillow with the typewriter, or the label indicates the possibility of only manual cleaning, then what to do in this case, how to wash the anti-stress pillow?

Here is the correct procedure:

1. Take a large basin, draw a little warm water and dissolve a liquid washing gel in it.
2. Put the pillow in foaming water. Do not rub too hard.
3. If the water has become too dirty, change it and wash the product again.
4. Then rinse the pillow under running water. This must be done carefully. To rinse all the soap out of the filler.
5. It is necessary to wring out extremely carefully, not to twist much. Excess water can be removed with a well-absorbing towel.
6. Dry in a horizontal or vertical position, preferably in the fresh air.

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Helpful hints:

• When buying a product, carefully read the label. Usually there are all tips on leaving the manufacturer.
• To give such a thing a pleasant aroma, after washing, drop a few drops of aromatic oil on it.
• Wash such products at least once every three months.
• If your pillow has a bright cover and you want to keep its color longer, drip a few drops when washing ammonia.
• If the filler has strayed into lumps, it can be broken using a rolling pin.
• In case of damage to the filler, it can always be replaced with a new one.
• If you put on a replaceable pillowcase on a pillow, you won’t have to wash it so often.
• In extreme cases, you can always contact the dry cleaning service, where experienced specialists will help you deal with the problem.

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That's all, the problem is solved. Now you know not only the answer to the question of whether it is possible to wash the anti-stress pillow in the washing machine, but also how to do it correctly, as well as an alternative. In any case, do not forget to look after any items in the house, especially those that tend to accumulate dust in themselves, but are used very often!