Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Tips for Cleaning Throw Pillows


1. Inside Out: To keep the colors of the pillow covers vibrant for as long as possible, I would recommend turning the covers inside out before putting the covers in the washing machine.

2. Get Cold: Covers are machine washable – use cold water to keep colors nice and vibrant.  

3. Go with Liquid: Use liquid detergent versus powder to avoid residue.

4. Once per Month: Pillow covers should be washed once a month.

5. Twice per Year: Pillow inserts should be washed 2 x per year.  Check care label of your inserts but most of them (down and synthetic) are machine washable nowadays.  No need to bring them to the dry cleaner where they will be soaked with chemicals.  

6. Fully Dry: Pillow inserts should be dried fully as dampness left in the pillow can lead to mold. 

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