PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you wash your pillows?
Wash a washable pillow at least every 6 months. Foam and latex pillows are usually hand-washed every 2 to 3 months.
A pillowcase catches a lot, but sweat, skin flakes and dust mites still get into the pillow. Down, feather and synthetic pillows can usually go in the washing machine. Foam and latex often cannot, so always check the label first.
- Read the pillow’s care label
- Machine-wash washable pillows, ideally two at a time for balance
- Hand-wash foam or latex in lukewarm water with a mild detergent
- Let the pillow dry completely before using it again
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Why does it matter?
A pillowcase catches a lot, but sweat, skin flakes and dust mites still get into the pillow. Down, feather and synthetic pillows can usually go in the washing machine. Foam and latex often cannot, so always check the label first.
How do you go about it?
Read the pillow’s care label. Machine-wash washable pillows, ideally two at a time for balance. Hand-wash foam or latex in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Let the pillow dry completely before using it again.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: Sleep Foundation.
10 to 20 minutes.
- washing machine or basin
- mild detergent
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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.
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