Neil agreed: “Before washing any pillow or soft furnishings, check the care label for in-depth instructions. Be sure you understand what fill the pillow has, as this will determine what kind of care and washing setting your washing machine needs to be on.
“Two pillows at a time is often a good start, to prevent uneven weight distribution. When washing, set the spin cycle speed to a higher setting to remove as much excess water as possible.”
Day to day, households should give their pillows a good fluffing up to remove dust and help restore their shape. Every few months, hang your pillows outside on a clothes line for a few hours. For those who don’t have a garden or a clothes line or if the pillows can’t be hung outside, run them through the dryer on a non-heated cycle, advised Sarah. This is to keep them in good condition.
If your pillow is machine washable, the expert advised aiming to wash it twice a year in the washing machine. She said: “Washing your pillow in the washing machine is not that difficult. However, it can take some time to dry completely.
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