Pillows should be washed at least every three months.
I’m not going to talk about dust mites. Let’s just agree that it’s necessary to wash our pillows. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to wash them. The first thing we need to do is check the care label to confirm that your pillow can be machine washed, most can be.
We only need three ingredients:
1.- The detergent you normally use (Liquid)
2.- Washing Soda
3.- Lavender Essential Oil (Optional)
Step 1
Run your washing machine for a large road (Set the water temperature on your machine according to the care label of your pillows).
Step 2
Add the liquid detergent to the running water (the same amount you usually use for a large load), as well as 1/2 cup of Washing Soda to whiten your pillows, and 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil for a fresh scent.
Step 3
Once your washing machine has stopped, place the pillows in the dryer on low heat for a full cycle.
Tips:
Place up to two pillows at a time in the washing machine
Place a few tennis balls in with the pillows to speed up dry time and to keep the fibers from clumping
How do you know when it's time for a new pillow? Fold it in half and see if it stays that way. If it does, it’s time for a new one
After three easy steps your pillows are clean and ready to be used again!