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Cotton pillows turn into yellow, lumpy disasters when they meet sweat, face cream or morning coffee. Learning how to wash cotton pillows the right way keeps them white, fluffy and allergen-free for years.
Step 1 – Before Wash Cotton Pillows, Strip & Zip Them
Always separate the insert from the cotton pillow cover first. Half-close the zipper so the teeth don’t saw through fabric during the spin.
Step 2 – Wash Cotton Pillows – Cold-Quick Cycle
Turn the cover inside-out, slip it into a mesh laundry bag and choose cold-delicate with 1 tbsp mild, bleach-free detergent. Skip fabric softener; it coats cotton fibers and ruins the matte finish you bought the modern throw pillows for in the first place.
Step 3 – Dry Cotton Pillows Like a Pro
Hang the cover in partial sun for 30 minutes—UV is a natural disinfectant that won’t shrink cotton. Meanwhile tumble the insert on low with two clean tennis balls; the bouncing action breaks up feather clumps and restores loft.
Step 4 – Re-Stuff & Chop
Reinsert while the cover is still slightly damp; the fabric stretches back to size without wrinkles. Finish with the classic karate-chop crease and your freshly washed cotton pillows look catalogue-ready.
Spot-Clean Hack
For small stains between full washes, mix 1 part white vinegar with 4 parts water, dab lightly and blow-dry on cool.
Need replacement covers or bulk pricing? Browse our corporate gift supplier catalogue for cotton pillows engineered for repeated commercial laundering. For styling ideas after they’re dry, jump back to our 21-scene guide to modern throw pillows.
Q: Can you machine wash cotton pillows with the insert still inside?
A: Only if the care label says “machine washable.” Otherwise always remove the insert to prevent lumpy filling or torn seams when washing cotton pillows.
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