How to clean a dirty latex pillow? What should you pay attention to when cleaning a latex pillow?

As people's living standards improve, more and more people use latex pillows to better protect their necks. So how to clean dirty latex pillows? What should you pay attention to when cleaning latex pillows? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

How to clean a dirty latex pillow

1. You can only wash it by hand, not in a washing machine, because latex pillows are relatively fragile and easy to tear. So don't rub it hard when washing it by hand.

2. Do not use detergent that is difficult to rinse. If the clothes are too dirty, it is best to use a mild laundry detergent. But be careful to rinse them several times. Latex pillows absorb water very well and are not easy to rinse clean.

3. Latex pillows absorb a lot of water. Never pull it by one end, as it will definitely tear off.

4. Don't dry it in the sun! Because latex pillows will turn yellow when exposed to the sun. Although it does not affect the use, it does not look good. It is best to dry it in the shade or with an electric fan.

What should you pay attention to when cleaning latex pillows

1. It must be washed by hand. Do not put it in a washing machine or other washing equipment because it will be crushed.

2. When washing by hand, try to use the squeezing method.

3. When taking out a latex pillow from the water, you should hold it by the center of gravity and carefully lift it out of the water. Do not grab a small corner and lift it up directly (because when the latex pillow is washed, it will absorb a lot of water and its weight will double).

4. After washing, wrap the latex pillow with a large bath towel to absorb water, and press it dry with both hands.

5. When drying, it is recommended to squeeze the bottom with your hands every 2-3 hours to drain excess water. You can use an electric fan to speed up the drying process.

Can latex pillows be exposed to the sun?

Latex pillows are made from the sap of rubber trees. Latex is an easily oxidizable substance. Although natural latex itself is a very good material, it is very easy to oxidize after a period of use. The color of oxidized natural latex will become darker and harder, and lose its original properties. Therefore, it is fundamentally impossible to prevent the oxidation process, so latex pillows must avoid direct sunlight and should not be exposed to the sun to avoid accelerating the oxidation of the mattress.