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Modern artificial fillers, such as holofiber and memory foam, are gradually conquering our beds. They are light, hypoallergenic, and easy to care for. But still, many people still have classic feather pillows at home - those that remember the smell of cleanliness, freshness, and home comfort from childhood. But to enjoy such feelings, they need to be washed periodically.
How our grandmothers washed
Once upon a time, the process of washing feathers was a real ritual. The pillow was cut open, all the filling was taken out (of course, the down and feathers were still circling around the house for a long time), and then it was thoroughly washed by hand in the bath. Next came a multiple rinsing process, and then drying: the feathers were spread out on gauze, first in the shade so as not to overheat them, and then exposed to the sun for disinfection. And when the filling was completely dry, it was placed in a clean cloth, and then sewn together. The whole cycle took several days, or even a week. But these days there is an easier and faster way to restore the purity and freshness of feather pillows.
Wash a feather pillow in the washing machine
Yes, now feather pillows can be washed in a machine - and they won't get damaged! The main thing is to put two pieces in the machine at once, as this will help evenly distribute the weight and not upset the balance of the drum. Choose the right mode: "wool" or "delicate wash". Temperature - 60°C, revolutions - 600. Important! Do not use powder! Choose gel or capsules. Add bleach (optional) and conditioner. Be sure to run an additional rinse. We recommend throwing tennis balls or special laundry balls into the drum, which will break up the feathers and prevent them from clumping.
Next is drying. The most important stage. If the feathers remain damp, a musty smell or even mold may appear in the pillow. Therefore, it is better to dry outdoors in the shade to avoid overheating. At the same time, turn and shake the pillow every 30–60 minutes so that the feathers dry evenly.
