Steps to Wash a Memory Foam Pillow

Your pillow is the one determining factor that affects your sleep quality and lifestyle. No matter what your pillow choices are, regular cleaning of your pillow is highly recommended. You have to treat your pillow with a proper cleaning process to gain the luxury of comfort and sound sleep at night.

Memory foam pillows are quite popular for their comfort and support. These pillows are quite durable and expensive, Since these pillows can be relatively expensive, you may have to learn how to clean it properly without damaging it in the process so that you don’t have to take the trouble of extra expenses. In this blog, we’ll learn how you can wash a memory foam pillow and some tips to keep the pillow fresh.

Steps to Wash a Memory Foam Pillow

Hand Wash

You should hand wash memory foam pillows because the spin cycle of a washing machine can damage the foam.

If the pillow requires a deep cleaning, then follow this process:

• Fill up a bucket or bathtub (big enough to fit in the pillow) with lukewarm water and add some gentle detergent. Also, add a drop of lavender oil, this will leave the pillow smelling fresh.
• Once the detergent is dissolved completely in the water, take out the knit cover from the pillow. Gently sink the pillow under the bathtub/bucket. Squeeze the form for the cleaning purpose to penetrate through it.
• Drain out the foamy water and fill the bucket/bathtub again with clean water. Persist this until all the soap or dirt is cleaned from the pillow and the water becomes clean.
• Now, gently squeeze the pillow to take out excess water. You needn’t rigorously squeeze or twist the foam.
• Now, keep the pillows for air drying. It is good to keep in sunlight directly or leave it under a ceiling fan.

Note: Don’t place it in the dryer as the high heat can damage the foam.

If required, spray a few drops of lavender oil to smell better.

Spot Clean

If the pillow only has a stain or small spill, you need not to wash the pillow, you can just spot clean it. You need to act quickly in such a situation to avoid more damage. Firstly remove the pillow covers and protective cover. Mix a mild detergent with water and make a cleaning paste. Take a clean dry cloth or paper towel, dip it into the cleaning mixture and blot the stain. Gently rub the stain in circular motion with the cloth and repeat the process multiple times until the stain is fully stained. Use a clean cloth to remove any excess water and soap. At last let the pillow air dry completely.

Submerge and Wash

Start with removing the pillowcases and check the pillow’s care to read all the cleaning instructions. See if it's okay to submerge and wash the pillow with water. Fill a tub or bucket with lukewarm water and add a small amount of detergent into it. Gently submerge the pillow in the water, squeeze it to work the detergent through the foam.

Now, empty the tub and refill it with clean water and submerge the pillow again and repeat the process of squeeze until the water runs clear. Now squeeze out the excess water and dry it, before using it again.

Dry

There are ways in which you can dry out the memory foam pillow, but air drying is the best way to dry the memory foam pillow. When you wash the pillow, gently squeeze out as much water as possible from the pillow. You can use a fan to dry the pillow, just place the pillow under the fan and let it dry.

Allow the pillows to dry properly on one side then flip it over, and ensure it is also dry completely on the other side. This process might take some time, but let the pillows dry completely for total protection.

Freshen with Baking Soda

While washing the bed sheet and pillowcase, spray some baking soda over the memory foam pillow then leave the pillow in the sun for an hour or two. The baking soda and sunlight can revitalize the pillow, take in the fragrance, thus, making it fresh.

Also Read:- Can You Put a Memory Foam Pillow in the Washing Machine?

Note: If you own a shredded memory foam pillow, you can’t clean the foam, so you'll need to remove the foam and wash the pillowcase.

Conclusion

All the Sleepsia memory foam pillows, comes with a washable cover that protects your pillow from dust, mold or any stains. You can easily wash the pillow cover or protective cover in the washing machine. If you are thinking of your memory foam pillow, just follow the steps mentioned in the blog and don’t forget to read the instructions mentioned on the pillow care label.