Bamboo pillows can be found in almost every home. These products are environmentally friendly, comfortable and do not need special care. Bamboo pillows have long replaced bedding made of feather or down.
But, like any other thing, bamboo-filled pillows need regular cleaning. If you have never washed such products - it does not matter. In this article, you will learn how to wash bamboo pillows in the washing machine and with your hands.
general information
Bamboo filler is considered innovative and high-tech. Unlike synthetic viscose, which is close in structure, bamboo has high strength.
The great advantage of bamboo is that the material is non-marking. He can serve you for a long time, if properly looked after. By the way, caring for bedding with these fillers is not so difficult - bamboo pillows can be washed in a typewriter.
It is worth considering that pillows made of 100% bamboo filler simply do not exist. This is due to the fact that such a fiber is very soft, and it is not able to hold the desired shape. Therefore, bamboo filler is always mixed with other materials. Often these impurities have a synthetic composition.
If you see that “100% bamboo” is written on the pillow package, then you can safely conclude that only the pillow cover is made of these fibers. Read the information on the label carefully. This will help you to understand whether it is possible to wash bamboo pillows in the usual way for you.
Pillow marking
A more accurate composition of the filler can be determined by reading the information on the label. If the label says:
- bamboo linen - bedding made from environmentally friendly raw materials;
- bamboo viscose or bamboo rayon - filler fibers have been exposed to chemicals.
Please note if there is a synthetic winterizer in the pillow. If there is, then the product will quickly lose its original shape. Having noticed such fillers as hollofiber, ecofiber or comfort in the pillow, you can be sure: bedding will last you a long time.
How to wash bamboo pillows at home?
The cleaning method should be selected based on the nature of the contamination. Bamboo fiber is a wear-resistant material, which means that it can be washed in an automatic machine.
But do not rush to send bedding to the drum of the washing machine. First, assess the degree of contamination of the product. Bamboo fiber pillows can be washed in the following ways:
- dry cleaning
- hand wash;
- machine washable.
It is not recommended to give a pillow with a bamboo filler to dry cleaning - the material will not tolerate the aggressive effects of chemicals.
Removing a small stain from the surface of the pillow
Did you find a small spot on the case? How to wash a bamboo pillow in this case? Do not immediately soak the whole product or place it in the washing machine. You can do local washing. Follow these steps:
- Apply a small amount of detergent or solution to the stain. The solution can be prepared from warm water and washing powder. Do not apply the solution to places where no contamination is observed.
- Leave the product for 5-10 minutes. During this time, the solution should work.
- Remove the soapy solution with a damp cloth.
To avoid frequent washing, use pillowcases, they will protect the pillow from small dirt.
It happens that the product gets coffee, tea or juice. In this case, a full wash is inevitable - the liquid has already entered the bamboo fiber. The hostess needs to choose how to wash the pillow. She has two options - in the car or by hand.
Handwash
When washing bamboo fiber pillows, follow the guidelines below. Only in this case, the products will last you a long time.
Can I wash a pillow with bamboo filling by hand? Of course, it is possible and even necessary. As mentioned above, bamboo material is very delicate, so you need to wash it carefully and carefully. Hand washing is a time-consuming process, but it is this cleaning method that allows you to extend the life of the product.
Now you know for sure that bamboo pillows can be washed by hand. But how to do that? This will be discussed further.
To get started, read the information that is indicated on the pillow label - here all the nuances of washing a particular product are written. How to wash bamboo pillows with your hands? Follow the instructions:
- Do not immediately place the pillow in a basin of water. First of all, inspect the product for holes. It is undesirable for the bamboo filler to come out during washing.
- In a basin, type a little warm water with a temperature of about 35 degrees. Pour some bamboo laundry detergent or suitable detergent into the water.
- No detergent foaming, just gently stir it in warm water.
- Immerse the pillow in the basin. Leave the product in the basin for 15 minutes. After you need to slightly crush the pillow so that the product penetrates inside. Do not rub the pillow, it can ruin the bedding.
- The next step is to remove the product from the basin and pour out soapy water.
- Now you need to rinse the thing. Pour into a basin in water at a temperature of about 20 degrees and immerse the pillow in it, then immediately remove it. Do not push the thing. Repeat this action until the water becomes soapy. Change the water again and rinse again. Rinse the product and change the water until the water is clear.
Rinsing is a time-consuming process that is time consuming. But without a good rinse, the thing will quickly lose its original appearance. Soap solution can stick together bamboo fibers, as a result, the product will quickly become unusable.
Can I wash bamboo pillows in a washing machine?
If you do not like to wash with your hands, then this question should be interesting for you. Is it permissible to wash bamboo fiber products in an automatic machine? Let's try to answer this question.
- Firstly, you can completely remove the bamboo fiber pillow if you start the intensive mode, but this can ruin the thing.
- Secondly, if you select a delicate mode, then washing may be ineffective, all contaminants will remain in place.
It is worth concluding that it is better to wash off heavy contaminants by hand, and ordinary washing in a delicate mode can cope with small spots and dust.
rules
When washing a bamboo pillow in an automatic machine, observe the following rules:
- Do not wash products at temperatures above 35 degrees.
- The rotation of the drum during rinsing and spinning should not exceed 500 revolutions.
- Before putting the pillow in the drum of the washing machine, moisten the product with water. This will help the detergent penetrate the fabric faster.
- Rinsing in the washing machine must be done twice so that no detergent remains in the fibers.
Drying
How to wash bamboo pillows, we found out. It remains only to discuss the subtleties of drying the product.
- Drying bedding with bamboo filler is best on a horizontal flat surface.
- From time to time, the product needs to be turned and whipped.
- Pillows dry quickly enough, even in the shade. It is not recommended to dry bamboo fiber products under the scorching sun.
Detergent Selection
On the label of the pillow should be indicated the type of detergent with which it is allowed to wash the product. Be sure to consider this information, otherwise you will ruin the thing.
The following are general guidelines for choosing a detergent:
- Do not use detergent with bleach;
- do not wash the product with air conditioning;
- it is desirable to use a gel-like detergent - it is better washed out of the fibers.
Summary
It is worth noting that pillows made of bamboo fiber are best washed by hand. It is this method that implies a more delicate handling of the product.
A washing machine, no matter how modern it is, significantly reduces the life of things with bamboo filler.