Пт, 01 апр 2016 Автор: Алексей Нептунов
Every hostess knows that maintaining cleanliness and comfort in the house –
it is not only a daily duty, but also hard work.
Especially when it comes to things that, at first glance,
very difficult to wash.
For example, when pillows over time accumulate dust or
get dirty, many prefer to just buy new ones.
But extra costs can be avoided: you need to know
just a type of pillow and a few simple ways to wash it.
Contents
How to wash pads: tools and step by step instructions
Before you wash the pillow, you should find out which
of the material она сделана и какой наполнитель находится у нее внутри.
Today, the most common are the three main
types of pillows:
• With natural filler (feathers, down or wool)
• With synthetic filler (sintepon, holofiber, polyester
etc.)
• With organic filler (for example, buckwheat husk or
dried herbs)
The latter type of washing is contraindicated. Such pillows with
over time, not only dust and dirt can accumulate, but also various
harmful microorganisms, so after the service life they are needed
toss out.
All other types of pillows can and should be washed at least a couple
once a year. This will not only give them a clean and tidy look, but also
will allow to keep them in good condition for many years. Cleaning
pillows can be done both manually and with the help of washing
cars. Each of these methods has its own step by step
instruction.
Wash pillows by hand:
1. Remove the pillowcase from the pillow. If the pillow is equipped
special cover, it should also be removed. Pillowcases and covers
are erased separately.
2. Fill the wash tub with water (basin or sink).
suitable size). There should be enough water so that it is completely
covered the pillow.
3. Add liquid detergent to the water (for each pillow by
one tablespoon) and stir until small
amounts of foam.
4. Put a pillow in the water and carefully remember it with your hands to
detergent soaked as deep as possible.
5. Rinse the pad with plenty of running water to
wash off as much detergent as possible.
6. Dry the pillow, leaving it on a clean, dry towel on
open air. The pillow will dry out in the sun.
much faster.
7. Make sure the pillow is completely dry. Moisture residues after
washing can cause mold growth inside the pillow.
Washing the pillow in the washing machine:
1. Remove the pillow case or cover from the pillow.
2. Put a pillow in the washing machine. In order for her not
damage, try to stack at least two pillows, balancing
thereby the drum.
3. Add as much detergent to the machine as for
conventional washing. For white pillows, you can add bleach to
one to one ratio.
4. Run the wash program. Wash in warm water like
with at least two rinsing cycles.
5. Put the pillows in the dryer and turn on the air program to
natural filler or “low heat” for
synthetic. To better fill the dryer can be put into it.
a pair of tennis balls in separate clean socks.
6. Remove the pads from the dryer and make sure they are dry. If a
moisture is still present, you can start a repeated cycle.
How to wash pillows from down and feather
Feather and down pillows have long come into use because of their
softness, simplicity and naturalness. Often they are transmitted from
generations, and their lifespan can be unlimited.
Therefore, to remove the accumulated over the years, dust and dirt in the home
conditions can be quite difficult. Heavily soiled pillow with
natural filler is best to give a specialized
laundry, where it will be cleaned with special equipment, as well as
ultraviolet irradiated, destroying all harmful microorganisms.
Wash pillows from down and feather at home much
more difficult, because for this they need to be disassembled.
First, one of the seams gently raspar navernik to
the filler is not scattered. Then the filler extracted from the pillow
divided into several equal parts and packaged into some
covers (for example, in old pillow cases). Wash wrapped fluff and
feathers can be both hands and in the washing machine. Optimal
wash water temperature – 30 ° C. Best for cleaning
Pillows fit liquid detergents for wool fabrics.
After washing it is necessary to dry the filler,
spreading it on a sheet or a large towel and turning into a roll.
Then you need to pack it in the covers and spread it out in the open air,
periodically shaking and stirring. Only after full
drying out the filler can be put back in again
napernik and sew over the seam.
How to wash pads from padding polyester and holofiber
Подушки из синтетического of the material можно очистить в домашних
conditions without undue hassle. As a rule, instructions for washing
such pillows are indicated on their labels.
Most often, manufacturers recommend the use of liquid detergent
means and temperature not higher than 40 ° C.
Since synthetic materials absorb water well, it’s better
set up a program for a washing machine that includes
additional rinsing and spinning at the maximum amount
turns.
Drying such pillows should be outdoors or in good
ventilated area.
How to wash pads and not spoil them
In order to increase the life of any pillow, you need
not only know how to wash pillows, but also properly care for
them. Here are some simple tips to help keep
pillows for years to come:
• Wash pillows at least two or three times a year.
• If a подушку с синтетическим наполнителем сложить пополам, и
it does not return to the opposite position, it means the material from
which she made, lost elasticity. Such a pillow
can no longer be used.
• Washing pillows is a complex and time-consuming process, requiring
attention and time. It’s better to set aside a whole day to
to control washing at each stage.
• Decorative cushions cleaned in the same way as usual.
Для их washing потребуется только снять чехол.
