How to wash a holofiber pillow without ruining it

Modern bedding filler holofiber has become widely used for the production of high-quality pillows. They are popular and have a lot of positive qualities, but at the same time they require special handling in use and storage. The operating rules must be followed if you want to maintain quality and extend the service life of the product. Is it possible to wash a holofiber pillow in a machine or is it better to do it manually, what is needed for this and how to do it correctly - these are the questions that we will answer.

What is holofiber?

A synthetic material that is produced by a non-woven method using polyester fibers. Its structure consists of microscopic fibers - hollow tubes. The filler has many positive qualities that fundamentally distinguish it from down and feathers.

Lightweight, voluminous, retains its shape and warmth, hypoallergenic, does not absorb liquid or foreign odors. Holofiber receives positive reviews among specialists and ordinary consumers, and today it is becoming one of the most popular fillers among analogues.

Features of machine washable holofiber pillows

IN washing machine Holofiber can behave unpredictably. This is due to its quality and service life of the product.Most manufacturers provide this information on the label with the appropriate symbols. But sometimes they may remain silent about the prohibition or admissibility of machine washing. If there is no such information, then before washing it is necessary to test the quality of the filler. It will show whether the material can withstand such a load or not.

Important: If you are not sure that you can wash a holofiber pillow in your machine, then it is better to take it to the dry cleaner or wash it by hand.

Filler quality test

A small object weighing about 0.5 kg is placed in the center of the pillow. After 1-1.5 hours, it is removed. After 30 minutes, the surface and condition of the holofiber are inspected. If the shape is not restored for a long time, then the quality is low or the pillow is already quite old. In such cases, machine washing can completely destroy the material, and further use of the product will be impossible. If the shape is restored very quickly, then this indicates sufficient quality. In this case, you can use machine washing.

Machine wash rules:

Separate wash - wash separately from other items and bedding. If you add any items to the drum, they can press the pillow against the walls of the drum, destroy the structure, shed and release chemicals that negatively affect the filler.
Washing mode - the most important thing in machine washing is choosing the right mode. For holofiber, only 2 modes are optimal - "Delicate" or "Synthetics". If you accidentally wash in another, the filler will suffer greatly, and the pillow itself will be unsuitable for further use.
Water temperature - the temperature should not exceed 40 ^оС.If you choose a temperature that is too low, the washing will not do much good, and the detergent will remain inside the fibers. Too high a temperature will lead to a decrease in the softness of the material and the loss of the positive qualities of the product.
Spin – it is extremely important to turn off the “Spin” mode, due to its strong destructive effect on the fibers. During active scrolling and turning, lumps are formed, which will then be difficult to remove. In such cases, the product loses its softness and volume.
Washing powder – the choice of detergent has a special place. Instead of washing powders, you should use only high-quality and expensive liquid detergents that do not leave residue. The powder may not completely dissolve in warm water; as a result, it will precipitate and remain inside the fibers. The quality of the detergent is also of great importance. The substances used in cheap products will destroy the structure of the fibers.
Chlorine – Do not use chlorine-containing detergents due to their high toxicity. It will be unpleasant to use the pillow after such washing because of the smell. Chlorine has a negative effect on the material, which leads to a loss of its quality.
Rinsing – it takes a lot of effort to rinse holofiber, so to avoid some difficulties and mistakes you need to choose only a high-quality liquid detergent.

What to do after washing?

When the washing machine signals that the washing process is complete, you need to remove the pillow from the drum. Hold it in your hands for a while until the water drains completely. Without squeezing, place on a flat, non-wetting surface and allow the remaining water to drain.Next, hang the product by the edges with clothespins and leave it in the fresh air until completely dry.

The best place for drying is a balcony or courtyard where there is natural air circulation. The product must be shaken periodically so that the filler does not cake and lumps do not form. In the fresh air, holofiber completely returns its properties. If it is not possible to dry it in the fresh air, you can dry the pillow in the room.

Important: You cannot add tennis or other balls to the product in the washing machine, as is popularly done when washing down products. In this case, they will not help, but will harm the filler, causing irreversible damage to its structure.

Handwash

The holofiber pillow can be easily and easily washed by hand. If everything is done correctly, the product can be restored to its original freshness, maintaining its quality and original shape. The washing process itself is simple and does not require excessive time and money.

Hand wash steps:

Pour water into a small container at a temperature no lower than room temperature and no higher than 40^OC. The container must be such that the product is completely submerged under water when unfolded.
Add a little liquid detergent and stir until completely dissolved. If you don't have one, you can use a simple, fragrance-free hair shampoo.
Immerse the pillow and leave it for 30 minutes. During this time, the filler fibers will be saturated with detergent.
Without removing from the solution, lightly beat and rinse in foamy water.
Remove from the container and, holding it in your hands, wait until most of the soapy water has drained.
Immerse in clean water and rinse the pillow with whisking movements until the cleaning solution is removed.Pull it out and wait until the water drains.
Place the pillow in clean water and repeat the procedure. Pull it out and, holding it in your hands, wait until the water drains.
Place the product on a flat, non-wet surface until the water has completely drained.

Important: Wringing out a holofiber pillow is strictly prohibited. During squeezing, the fibers are destroyed, lose their properties and form lumps.

Products should be dried in the same way as after machine washing.

How to restore a pillow?

After drying, check the filler for the presence of lumps. If they have formed, they must be eliminated by gently squeezing and moving the holofiber inside the pillow. If the filler has compacted or turned into one big lump, you need to try to restore it. To do this at home, you need to take a small massage brush-comb for cleaning pets from falling hair. These brushes can be found at your local pet store.

Remove the filling and place it in a large container. Place in small portions on the teeth of a comb and comb through them carefully. Thus, slowly process all the material. If everything is done correctly, then there is a chance to restore volume and fluffiness. But when the damage is too great or the filler was initially of poor quality, it will be impossible to return it to its previous condition.

If it was not possible to restore the old holofiber, then you can buy a new filler for a small price and stuff the pillow with it. Sometimes it will be easier and cheaper than restoring the old one. It is not expensive and is available in stores that sell craft and sewing supplies.

Two simple ways to wash holofiber bedding allow you to restore the product to its original condition without unnecessary financial and time costs. The main thing is to follow all the rules of hand and machine washing