Your blankets and pillows also need to be washed.

It’s recommended to tumble dry pillows once a month. This is to keep them free of dust and mold. They need a full wash at least 2 times a year.

Pillows made of down, feathers, and a down substitute can be machine washed. Polyester pillows can be either machine washed or hand washed. When washing, use a mild detergent, the delicate cycle, and cool water. It is recommended to dry them at low temperatures.

Memory foam or latex pillows can’t be washed. You can remove the pillowcases and machine wash or hand wash them. The pillows themselves should be vacuum cleaned from both sides.

Buckwheat hull pillows also can’t be washed. The filling should be emptied into a clean bowl and left in a sunny spot outside to let it dry well. Wash the pillowcase as you would any other pillowcase.

We are used to washing blankets by simply putting them into the washing machine. But how about weighted blankets? For some reason, many of us forget they should be washed. Meanwhile, they require the same attention as pillows.

Many warm blankets with fillers can be machine-washed if they fit into your washing machine. Examine the label to learn the washing recommendations. It’s recommended to dry these blankets in a tumble dryer at low temperatures or line dry. If your blanket is too big to be washed at home, take it to a laundromat.

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