How to Wash a Wool Pillow?
Wool pillows, which have been indispensable in bedrooms for years, are one of the most preferred pillow types due to their comfort and warmth. The cleaning of wool pillows, which are also popularly used because they are made of natural materials, can be a little more difficult than other types of pillows. The wool, which is spread in the fabric, can recover or its structure may deteriorate as a result of an incorrect washing. For this reason, the cleaning of these healthy and natural pillow fillings should be approached with sensitivity.
The wool filling can be washed in the pillow fabric or in the washing machine by tying the mouth of any fabric bag. Otherwise, the entire wool filling will disperse into your machine and cause a malfunction as well as causing you a serious inconvenience in cleaning.
Place the wool you have placed in the fabric in your washing machine with the spout of the fabric tied tightly.
Wash on cold or delicate cycle at the lowest temperature
Dry the wool by laying it on the floor inside the house or in a windproof place
After drying, spread the wool with your hands and place it on the pillowcase you want to fill.
Sew the pillowcase completely closed
Put away for use with another pillowcase
Which detergent to use for washing wool pillows in the washing machine?
Wool is a highly textured filling material. Therefore, it requires great sensitivity in washing. Powder detergents are sometimes collected even on normal clothes. White detergent residues after washing can be disturbing even on non-sensitive fabrics. One of the most important elements of attention in wool pillow cleaning is the use of liquid detergent. Liquid detergents, especially when selected suitable for wool material, will not leave a heavy odor on your pillows and will provide a deep cleaning.
How to Fluff a Wool Pillow?
The fluffing process for wool pillows is usually done together with washing. No matter how soft or well-filled, after many years of use, sweat and body fluids cause the wool pillow filling to stick together. For this reason, wool pillows should be both ventilated and fluffed periodically. To fluff the wool, it is enough to open the wool lumps you lay on the floor after washing with your hands. Doing this process, which may take a long time, on a large sheet will provide you with great convenience.
The most important point to pay attention to is that the wool should be dry for the fluffing process after washing. Otherwise, damp wool will stick together as it dries, even if you fluff it. In order to avoid any confusion after fluffing, it is recommended that you fluff the wool you remove from your pillows separately. When the wool is mixed, the wool may appear to be missing or may be too much when refilling after fluffing.
When to Air Wool Pillow?
Since cleaning wool is laborious, it may be preferable to ventilate it instead of washing it frequently in the washing machine. Airing wool pillows once a month will create a hygiene that you can postpone cleaning for a long time. If you have a large number of wool pillows, you can divide the airing process into at least 2-3 pillows each month.
