How To Wash Your Pillows (Image credit: Ashley Poskin) Most people launder their sheets once a week, setting aside the actual pillows for far less frequent washings. It's a bit of a bigger job and one that tends to get put off, so if you haven't done it in a while, why not take care of it this weekend for a nice fresh start in your sleep space? No need to get gross and talk about dust mites, let's just agree that pillows need to be washed at least twice each year (you'll want to double/triple that amount if you live in a warmer climate) and be sure you're using a pillow cover. Check the care label to confirm that your pillow (down or synthetic) can be machine washed — most can be. A few tricks that can come in handy before you get started: Fold your synthetic pillow in half, if it doesn't spring open right away, toss it. The material inside is shot and probably won't make it through the cycle without breaking apart. Roll up your pillows lengthwise and secure the ends and middle with rubber bands during wash cycle to minimize clumping of synthetic fibers.

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