This element of bedding is an irreplaceable item because it is used daily and repeatedly. Modern manufacturers try to ensure that the need to wash bedding rarely arises, but a padding polyester pillow is something that needs to be washed periodically. In this regard, many consumers are wondering: is it possible to wash a synthetic padding pillow and how to do it?
Features of washing synthetic winterizer items
In addition to accumulated dirt, a synthetic padding pillow can harbor mites that are harmful to human health. To eliminate allergenic manifestations, you should clean your synthetic padding pillow at least three times a year. The product can be washed in this mode even if it looks clean and tidy.
For cleaning, you can use any of the permitted methods, but you should follow the generally accepted rules:
- hot water is not used;
- for machine washing and spinning, set the speed to low;
- Do not rub contaminated areas vigorously;
- long-term soaking of padding polyester with detergent not carried out;
- dry washing powders And whitening compounds, containing chlorine are not used.
Preparatory activities
Initially, you need to decide which washing method will be used - manual or in an automatic washing machine. Is such a procedure allowed at all, or is it better to dry clean a product made from padding polyester?
Each item has a label indicating information about the cleaning method and the modes required for this. If machine washing is allowed, then this is the option you should choose. If the necessary information is missing, you can carry out a small check to make sure that the padding polyester pillow is washable:
- the thing is bent in half. If it quickly returns to its original position, this means that it has not lost its elasticity and is quite suitable for machine washing;
- You can put something heavy on top and remove it after a few minutes. A dent that disappears quickly is considered a good sign. If the dent remains, the synthetic padding pillow should be dry cleaned or even purchased a new item. Most likely, the padding polyester, which acts as a filler, has worn out and will form a lump after a wet procedure.
After such checks, do not forget to purchase detergent, since ordinary powders are rinsed out of padding polyester rather poorly, stains remain on the material. In addition, low-quality cleaning compositions leave behind unpleasant odors that interfere with normal rest.
How to wash in an automatic machine
This cleaning method is the most convenient; due to high-quality spinning, the synthetic padding pillow dries much faster. Ideally, it is recommended to organize washing for two items at the same time, so as not to create an imbalance in the washing machine drum.
Before washing, pillows are not pre-soaked. All that is allowed in this case is to water padding polyester items to improve wetting, and then put them in the washing machine.
The detergent tray is filled with liquid composition. Bleaching agents and conditioners are not used for washing items made from padding polyester, and the use of a stain remover is completely excluded. The fact is that all this can damage a thing made of padding polyester. It is recommended to put several tennis balls in the drum along with the pillow, which will “break” the padding polyester.
The washing mode selected is short and gentle - delicate, for wool or fast. In each case, the water temperature should not exceed thirty to forty degrees so that the padding polyester does not deteriorate.
Cleaning a synthetic padding pillow manually
Wash a padding polyester item in automatic machine - the simplest solution. But not every time it is possible to use this method, especially if the pillow is large in size, or the actions have to be performed in the countryside.In addition, the reason for choosing this particular washing method is the manufacturer’s recommendations indicated on the label.
Washing by hand involves performing the following steps:
- water is collected in a container of suitable size, the temperature of which should not exceed forty degrees;
- Add liquid detergent and foam slightly. Dry washing powders must not be used. As a last resort, the use of shampoo or soap solution is allowed;
- a padding polyester pillow is dipped into the prepared liquid, kept in it for about twenty minutes, turned over and pressed several times;
- after this, the pillow is soaked for two to three hours;
- The padding polyester item is rinsed in several waters, lightly wrung out and sent to dry.
How to dry a synthetic padding pillow
To prevent the formation of unpleasant odors and deformations in the synthetic padding filler, the item should be dried, observing certain rules.
The main condition is good ventilation. An excellent solution is to dry the product outdoors or on the balcony. Drying on a radiator is prohibited.
It is believed that the summer season is most suitable for washing items made from padding polyester. Outdoors, illuminated by the sun's rays, such a pillow will dry out within a few hours.
To dry a synthetic padding item, choose a horizontal position - hanging a wet pillow is not recommended.This condition especially applies to manual washing, since water is not completely removed due to weak spinning.
The synthetic winterizer product should be placed in such a way as to ensure access to air flows from all sides. You should not rush to restore a broken padding polyester item to its original condition while it is still wet. Similar actions are performed as it dries - it is periodically turned over and shaken.
Conclusion
Now we know whether it is possible to wash a thing made from padding polyester, and how best to do it. If you still doubt your decision, take the item to the dry cleaner.
