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Question Can you wash pillows in the washing machine?

Can you wash pillows in the washing machine?

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Yes, many can. Check the care label before washing pillows in the machine.

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Yes, many pillows can go in the washing machine, but not all of them. The filling and care label decide what is safe.

Most fiberfill and some down pillows can be machine washed. Memory foam pillows usually should not be soaked in a washer because the foam can break down.

Use a gentle cycle and mild detergent. Washing two pillows at once can help balance the machine.

Dry pillows thoroughly before using them again. Damp filling can smell bad or develop mildew.

Pillows can often be washed, but the drying step is just as important as the washing step.

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