A good night’s sleep is definitely not possible without a clean comfortable pillow. While there are several types of pillow fillings out there (such as feathers, foam, down, or fiberfill), one thing is certain: a pillow must regularly be cleaned to get rid of dust mites, body oils, and sweat.

Majority of feather pillow labels advice professional dry cleaning since the pillow can lose its shape in water. But home washing is definitely an option. In case you are unsure about which route to take, we highly recommend you to consult with the professional dry cleaners at 5th Avenue EnRoute Cleaners.

Keep scrolling to learn how you can best clean your feather filled pillows at home::

Step #1: Pretreat Stains

Before washing the pillow, be sure to inspect for any stains. If there are any, pretreat them before tossing them into the washer or basin with an enzyme-based stain remover or gentle detergent.

Step #2: Load the Machine Correctly

Toss the down coat into a washing machine using cold water and a gentle spin cycle. Avoid a center agitator for soft agitation. Additionally, it’s recommended to wash feather pillows in pairs in order to keep the machine in balance.

Step #3: Use a Gentle Detergent  

Be sure to use only a gentle detergent since strong formulations can harm the fabric. You can also use low suds, high-efficiency detergent but in a very small quantity. Never use fabric softener when washing feather pillows.

Step #4: Rinse Thoroughly 

Rinse the pillow twice to make sure all detergent is flushed away. If you’re hand washing the pillow, change the rinsing water multiple times until there’s no soapy residue left.

Step #5:  Feather Fluffing

Once the pillow dries fully, it is time to fluff up the filling. Set the dryer to medium heat and throw in some wool dryer balls to loosen up stubborn feather clumps.

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If you want to preserve the integrity of your home linens, bedding, and pillows to extend their life (and use), don’t look far. Use 5th Avenue EnRoute Cleaners professional garment care services. Our experts can tell you whether the garment is best suited for dry cleaning, hand washing, or machine washing. Since 20+ years we’ve been offering a range of top-of-the-line garment care services including alterations, wash and fold cleaning, dry cleaning, and other services in Willow Lawn, Ladysmith, Ashland, Fort Gregg Adams and Mechanicsville. Our professional laundry services are charged at the best possible prices.

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