How do you wash a polyester fiber pillow?

Answer 1

If its a bed pillow, its machine washable, cold water....gentle cycle.

Tumble dry in dryer....for extra fluff, throw in a tennis ball with it.

Check the tag though....if its a throw pillow then it probably isn't machine washable.

Answer 2

Washing Polyester Pillows

Answer 3

I machine wash 2 of them at a time so they balance each other specifically in the spin cycle(s). I use a warm wash with only about 1/2 the soap of a normal load but typically add a little borax to boost cleaning effectiveness. I do use a perm. press setting to keep them from getting ripped up and then dry them in a drier with a few of the waffle golf balls or a tennis ball or two.

Answer 4

Interesting info from HGTV:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_fabrics_bedroom/article/0,1793,HGTV_3388_1394896,00.html

"Host Mary Ellen Pinkham shares some practical tips for choosing and taking care of pillows.

Because you are asleep for one-third of each day, it is important to have proper pillow support. When sleeping, regardless of what side you sleep on, your pillow should hold your head in the same position relative to your shoulders and spine as when you are standing.


People that prefer to sleep on their sides should use a thick, extra-firm pillow. People that sleep on their stomachs and backs should use a thin, gentle pillow.


Polyester, foam, feather and down pillows can be handwashed with a liquid detergent in cool water or machine washed, preferably two at a time on a short, delicate cycle in a tumble-type machine. They should be thoroughly rinsed.


Pillows other than foam can usually be machine-dried on low heat, unless otherwise specified. If they're feather or down, put a couple of tennis balls in the machine to fluff them.


Wet pillows can weight quite a bit and even do damage to the dryer. Be sure to ring out the pillow really well before putting in to tumble dry. Throw in a clean tennis shoe to fluff the pillow and to keep the load balanced.


Washing is tough on pillows. Wash a pillow once every couple of years if you use a zip-off pillow protector. Wash the pillow protector frequently.


The best way to clean a pillow is by hand washing in a tub, gently, without agitation. Use a fabric soap, not a detergent. Dry the pillow in a dryer on the no-heat setting.


The temperature for the water should be at least 135 degrees to kill dust mites.


Another way to keep pillows clean is by preventing anything from staining them in the first place. Help keep pillows clean by putting a border between you and the pillow. Make a pillow shield by using a mattress pad. Cut a rectangular piece large enough to wrap around your pillow, wrap the pillow then slip it into a pillowcase.


If your pillow does not have a zip-off cover that can be washed, consider purchasing one. They are very inexpensive. Oil from hair (even clean hair) can stain the pillow ticking very quickly. Pillow covers are much easier to wash than pillows. Another option is to use two pillowcases inverted in place of a cover.


There are two ways to put a pillow in its case, the first being the old "hold the pillow under your chin" routine. An easier method involves turning the pillowcase inside-out, then just reach into the case and grab the pillow, then pull the cover over the pillow.


Put pillows in the freezer to kill mites.


Fat, fluffy pillows were once a sign of prosperity."

Answer 5

I wouldn't bother - just buy new ones. They're not very expensive. Once you get new ones use a protective pillow cover over the pillow and under the pillow case so then you can wash that more often.

Answer 6

Polyester is fine to toss in the washer. Regular everyday detergent is fine. Whatever you use on your normal clothes will work. Wash it in warm water and toss it in the dryer at low temperature. It's a tough fabric really so it's not too hard to clean.

Answer 7

In a large enough washing machine so it doesn't get bunched up and use gentle cycle for same reason.

Answer 8

You can wash them in the washer. Just be sure to do two at a time to balance the load. I throw mine on low in the dryer and that's it.

Answer 9

hand wash is the best.