| Learn the right way to clean your dirty pillows (and how to test them)! Warning...this may get gross! Cleaning expert, Melissa Maker, shows us how to properly clean our pillows, an often overlooked cleaning task. Melissa teaches us about a quick test which will let you know when it is time to replace your pillows and if they pass the test - we will learn how to clean our pillows, quickly and easily! Melissa Maker is the president of Clean My Space and a cleaning expert - if you have a cleaning question for Melissa, leave a comment on this video.. Be sure to rate, subscribe and comment! Thanks for watching.. Nicky asked: How often do I clean my pillow? And how do I clean my pillow? Answer: Did you know? Your pillow doubles in weight over a span of time from absorbing dust, mold, bacteria, allergens, and dead skin when we sleep on them. To test if you need a new pillow: Fold your pillow in half and if it won't bounce back, get rid of it. If it springs to life when folded over, it's still good. Best practices: Wash your pillows 3x a year and replace them once every 2 years. Note: You can wash polyester and feather-filled pillows the same way. For memory or silk pillows, washed them separately and follow product care instructions. To clean your pillows: Use a gentle detergent that is ideally scent-free. Press out as much air as possible before loading it into the washer. For top load washers, do 2 at a time for balance. Front loads don't have an agitator so you can do 1-2 per ... |
