Tips For Down Pillow Cleaning
When it's time for sleep, down pillows can help to provide luxuriant comfort and rest. Knowing how to care for these pillows is an important part of making them last for a long time. Let's look at a few tips for down pillow cleaning and maintenance.
First, always follow the specific cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer. If the pillows are machine washable, launder them with a down wash no more than once or twice a year on a gentle setting, preferably in a front loading washing machine. After washing, rinse and spin the pillows for two additional cycles. During down pillow cleaning, it is also important to remove them between cycles and fluff, dry them on low heat and fluff again. Before putting a pillow case on these pillows, insert them in a zippered protector. This prevents them from absorbing natural body oils, sweat and dirt.
Next, it is important to use washes that are specifically recommended for down pillows. Cuddledown Fine Fabrics Wash is a popular option. It is a mild, biodegradable cleaner that uses vegetable based solvents, salts, and ionizing ingredients. Cuddledown's website states that the product is safe on all washable fabrics, and that it is non-toxic and hypoallergenic with no dyes, phosphates or perfumes. A sixteen ounce bottle sells for about $18. Leblanc Down Wash is another highly recommended brand of detergents for down pillow cleaning. According to ads for Leblanc, it has a neutral ph formula that is both gentle and effective, protecting the natural oils in the down from drying out. It is also hypoallergenic. A sixteen ounce bottle sells for about $19.
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Down fluffers are another great product for down pillow cleaning and maintenance. These clear rubber rings work with your dryer heat to fluff the pillows and keep the feathers evenly distributed. This keeps the pillows looking full and new after every wash. The Country Store sells down fluffer rings for around $15 for a pack of two, while Cuddledown offers a two-pack for $18. These can be ordered online or you can use their online store locator to find a retailer who carries their products. When properly cleaned and maintained according to these tips, your down pillows should provide you with many nights of peaceful sleep. |
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