How to wash a padding pad in the washing machine?

Clean pillows are essential for a good and healthy sleep. However, cleaning the pillows is one of those tasks that we often forget and neglect, and this procedure is very simple. But just what to do for those who are poorly versed in this matter? From this article you will learn how to wash a padding pad in the washing machine and in other ways, so that your bedding is always in perfect condition.

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How to clean padding pad?

First, check the labels. Most pillows must be machine washed with mild detergent or a neutral liquid detergent that is gentle on fabrics and skin. If you are not sure about whether it is possible to wash padding from padding polyester in the washing machine, then it is always better to get professional advice from dry cleaners.

A few tricks that may come in handy before starting the procedure:

• From the very beginning, you need to fold the synthetic pillow in half, if it does not immediately open, then its term has already been served. The material inside is removed and probably will not go through the wash cycle, preserving its integrity. In this case, it is best to immediately think about buying a new product. Or save with the help of our workshops, step-by-step instructions from which will help you:
  • Choose a good pillow filler.
  • To sew a pillowcase on a pillow with your own hands.
• Turn the object upwards in the longitudinal direction and fasten the ends and the middle with rubber bands during the washing cycle to minimize the accumulation of synthetic fibers.
• Use mild liquid detergentand not powder - this is necessary in order to avoid soap residue after washing.
• Wash a couple of pillows together to keep the machine in balance.

Required Materials:

• Pillows
• Liquid detergent for washing.
• Tennis Balls or balls for washing wool.
• Rubber bands.
• Washer and dryer.

How is cleaning done?

The good news is that they don’t need to be washed as regularly as sheets and pillowcases. Pillows should be washed twice a year so that they are fresh, hygienic and free of dust mites. But it’s best to do this work simultaneously with all large bedding. Therefore, you may also need our advice, how to wash a blanket.

Important! Please note that the soaking method for sintepon bedding is completely different than for other things: the item for sleeping is laid inside special cover for washing or a pillowcase and simply watered with cold water, after which they immediately throw it into the typewriter.

So, let's talk about the main method of washing pillows from padding polyester in the washing machine. In order to carry out this procedure, the following algorithm should be observed:

1. Soak things and put them inside the drum of the unit.
2. After closing the drum of the machine, check if there is any powder, bleach and other products from previous washes in the cuvette.
3. Pour liquid powder and start the device in the “hand wash” mode, “Delicate mode” or “synthetics”. Water temperature should be below 40 degrees.
4. When the washing mode is completed, put an extra rinse to rinse off excess cleaners.
5. Take out the pillow and squeeze it by hand.
6. Wrap a soft object with a soft cotton towel that absorbs moisture and send it to the dryer.

Useful Tips

In order to wash the pad from the padding polyester in the washing machine as high as possible, you must follow our tips and recommendations:

• A lot of cotton, down and synthetic bedding are allowed in the washing machine.
• Always refer to the care instructions first.
• Make sure the machine size is suitable for the procedure.
• Use your pillows longer with a protective cover. This will help protect them from dust, dirt and unwanted stains.
• Make sure that the fabric cover is durable and does not allow the filling to crumble - this can cause serious damage to both the machine and the pillow in it.
• Foam pillows cannot be placed inside the washing machine - they are washed manually.
• The best but most expensive option is to take the pillow to dry cleaners.
• You can throw a pair of tennis balls wrapped in clean socks into the dryer to re-fluff the filling and help recover material from lumps.

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A little bit about hand washing

There are cases when it is impossible to wash a padding pad in a washing machine for objective reasons. The most common of them - a lack of space in the washing unit and contraindications to mechanical washing. In these cases, you either have to wash your favorite thing by hand, or give it to dry cleaners.

If the last option is simple, then what about hand-washing? Below is the order of actions that must be followed in order to arrive at the desired result:

1. Pour mixed with detergent into a large container of warm water - it should not be foamed.
2. Immerse the synthetic winterizer thing in the solution, leave it there for 20 minutes.
3. After the time has passed, pull out the pillow by gently squeezing with twisting movements.
4. Change the water in the tank to clean without adding any funds, rinse the pillow thoroughly in it. No chemistry should be left in the filling.
5. Dry the washed accessory.

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In conclusion, I want to say that pillows from sintepon require proper personal care. It is often not necessary to resort to washing pillows from sintepon, however, it is still necessary to carry out such a procedure 1-2 times a year.