| Polyester and Feather Pillow Laundering Information |
Polyester and feather pillows may be washed in an automatic washer if the label says "washable". A front loading type allows the pillows to move more freely with less wear or lumping. Wash 2 pillows at a time, or balance one with heavy bath towels. Use warm water and detergent. In top-loading washer, push pillows under water until they fill with water, and turn over once or twice during washing as they tend to float up on the surface. If heavily soiled, soak 15 minutes before wash cycle. Wash 4-8 minutes, using regular agitation and spin speeds. Rinse thoroughly, 3 rinses.
Dry in automatic dryer at low setting; they take a long time to dry. Stop dryer periodically and shake pillows for more even drying. Or dry outdoors on a warm, breezy day. Shake and punch several times during drying to fluff up filling. Or hang pillows in a warm room with a fan blowing on them. Pillows must be completely dry to prevent mildew.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus with references from Mary Ellen Delsipee and Isabel Jones, previous Extension Specialists.
MSU 2003
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