{"id":184,"date":"2020-09-06T17:57:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T17:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebeddingplanet.com\/?p=184"},"modified":"2022-04-29T06:50:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:50:39","slug":"how-to-wash-a-memory-foam-pillow-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebeddingplanet.com\/how-to-wash-a-memory-foam-pillow-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Memory Foam Pillow: Step by Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This post is part of\u00a0the\u00a0complete memory foam pillow buyers guide<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the pressure, their bodies endure during takeoff and landing, NASA astronauts designed a material that could adapt to any person\u2019s body to help relieve the pressure of this massive gravitational force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was back in 1966. Over the last three decades or so, memory foam has changed in their composition, but they all start with a petroleum base and result in a high synthetic material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memory foam pillows help with your spine alignment as you sleep, ensuring you keep your natural S-curve and wake up without neck, shoulder, and back pains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because they are designed to contour to your body shape, they support your head, neck, and shoulders, eliminating pressure on these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s not all. They are hypoallergenic and hygienic, safe from toxins<\/a>, and help prevent bacterial, fungus, dust mites, and mold growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these advantages are great, this doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t clean your pillow. Memory foam tends to hold on to dead skin and sweat<\/a>, making it crucial for you to clean your sleeping buddy. But, exactly what steps should you follow when cleaning a memory foam pillow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to follow when cleaning a memory foam pillow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It’s always easy to throw something into a washer and drier, but this won’t cut it with your memory foam pillow. In fact, the constants agitation of a washer and drier will break down or crack your pillow, which is not the result we are looking for here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can throw into a wash and drier, however, is your pillow cover and case. Wash your pillowcase and cover as often as possible, weekly is best, or as often as you change your bedsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pillowcases also harbor a lot of dirt and can lead to pillow acne and other illnesses. Now, let’s get down to business and show you how to wash your memory foam pillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Best practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vacuuming your memory foam pillow is the best practice. Once you have removed your pillowcase and cover, take your vacuum and use the upholster part to remove dead skin cells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do this when changing your bedsheets or at least once a month. Once you are done vacuuming, air your pillow under direct sunlight, and you are good to go. This shouldn’t take you more than an hour at most, so do it as often as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. How to deodorize your memory foam pillow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, your pillow may have a bad smell that makes it impossible to use. If this is the case, follow these steps to deodorize it, so it’s clean, fresh, and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n