The Best Way to Clean Pillows (AMAZING RESULTS)!!

[@garylangley4502]

Here is a quick trick. After spraying with Hydrogen Peroxide, set the pillow in the sun for 15 to 30 minutes on each side. The UV rays release more of the oxygen in the Peroxide. It works great. I have done this to remove stains from delicate fabrics when I was a drycleaner. I saw this in a dry cleaning book written in the late 1930's.

[@DiS5064]

You make cleaning projects seem so much less overwhelming! Thank you for helping so many people out there like me who don't know where to start or what to keep on hand to do these jobs. Your calm demeanor is a bonus!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help

[@Spirit-FilledMindset]

Oxiclean is a miracle product. I love it! It gets out the craziest of stains on most of my clothing.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes!🙂

[@THOMMGB]

I don’t know much about anything, but, if it was me, I would start off with the Oxiclean.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

that's always an option

[@evasochocki5209]

Wow. That was a great explanation of the bulky cycle. I was actually wondering what it does differently. I wish I would have seen this video yesterday or the day before. I just washed pillows yesterday. I only put in 2 pillows at a time, and my washer was doing the macarena dance. Then my pillows came out of the dryer looking like marshmallows because I didn't use the dryer balls.😮

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad the video helped you out! The truth is, the key to preventing lumps ("marshmallows" as you put it) is the fluffing and reshaping of the pillow after you pull it out of the washing machine but before you put it in the dryer to dry.

[@evasochocki5209]

@CleanWithConfidence thank you

[@elizarsmith1449]

Hello everyone! I am a clean freak and also an environmentalist…. I’d just like to say that I am very fussy about having clean bedding. I have never ever washed a pillow, although I know there are a lot of recommendations to do so on the internet. My trick is to invest in quality waterproof pillowcases that sit under your regular pillowcase. Purchase these and use on your brand new pillow before you use it. I actually use 2 of them beneath my outer pillowcase. I wash the outer pillowcase weekly, the first waterproof case directly beneath it can be washed sometimes and the waterproof case beneath that never really needs changing at all. If you have a blood nose or something you can strip the outer 2 cases and the one closest to the pillow will still be clean. You can change this or not depending on what needs changing, if in a hurry don’t worry about the multi layering like I do ! Avoid washing a pillow if you can, it takes time, water, detergent and electricity. May leave your pillow slightly lumpy too. I know my method works because once I changed all three pillow layers and I had a whiff of “brand new fresh” pillow odour…you could also hang your naked pillow out in the hot sun if you like or are able to - this definitely freshens it up ! Good luck !

[@4by_yotaguy373]

And just like someone else mentioned, hydrogen peroxide works even better with UV light. So if you leave it outside for that half hour, it will amplify the whiteness.

[@mtlicq]

You need to make a new & improved sequel to this video. People need to distinguish the contents of the pillow. Different treatment for down pillows or feather pillows, and feather pillows really need to be washed when they're brand new & never used yet. You'd need to stay quite some time with it while it takes forever to get saturated/soaked in the soap water, press the air out repeatedly, and also might be advisable to rinse 3 times, and include AIR-drying it for at least 48 - 72 hours before using it again. Don't use any pillow that still has ANY dampness in it, to avoid propagating pneumonia germs or mould in it. I've been wondering if its best to carefully open and remove the feathers (when it is not a new pillow) and just wash the container by itself, then after its clean & dry, re-install the feathers and have someone sew it STRONGLY closed. And use pillow protectors for the future for frequent simple washing. Also, any pillow with mould, toss it out without washing it.

[@erikaquatsch2190]

A few commenters are of the opinion "Don't fix it, just put it on the landfill and buy new." Scary because it applies not only to pillows.

[@AzaleaBee]

It's quite sad really.

[@Annie-ez4ol]

Put in the tumble dryer? Not with the cost of electricity in the UK.

[@whatwilliwatch3405]

The Oxiclean stain removers are the only product I've found that consistently get rid of tough stains. It definitely works better with hot water, but not all fabrics/products are compatible with that. Even so, just letting it sit and soak before a cold wash makes a difference.

[@MelaniaT-r6m]

I do this during the summer and let the pillows dry outside on both sides all day sun up to sun down then I wash them again!

[@erikaquatsch2190]

Oxiclean is the only cat pee stain and cat pee odor remover that has worked for me!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It’s truly is a wonderful product!

[@4by_yotaguy373]

Good looking before and after (considering the condition before). I've never thought about using peroxide before. 👍👍

[@maximusfame537]

So this is all for home machines where all those features and settings. So how about commercial wise like going to a laundromat? What settings would you use then?

[@KissyKaede]

A lot of people don't realize pillows aren't that hard to clean and should be cleaned at least a few times per year.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes🙂

[@ap101081]

Mine never dry especially MyPillows. Had to toss them.

[@KissyKaede]

@@ap101081 You gotta put them in the dryer for quite a long time, up to 3 hours. They'll come out almost as puffy as brand new though.

[@AzaleaBee]

Clean at least a few times a year, and also expose them to sunlight and fresh air at least once a month, preferably more often. Unless something is wrong with the air quality where one lives.

[@rebeccajohnson7463]

I don't have that setting on my washing machine.

[@jillv4006]

Me either

[@anastasia10017]

nor do I

[@carmencrawshaw7286]

For snow white pillows, I just let the washer fill up with detergent and bleach, then place the pillows in and make sure they're under the water. I use a stick to push them down. Definitely add 1 or 2 cups of vinegar for the rinse. Not only does the vinegar neutralize the bleach, it also neutralizes the detergent. No need for 2 rinses.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

No offense but this is horrible advice. Never mix vinegar and bleach my friend. You never mix anything with bleach except water because you can create toxic fumes that can send people to the hospital.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I actually did an entire video on the subject. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joa0foecqtymhbssi=voS9zONLejuOgJKL

[@carmencrawshaw7286]

@CleanWithConfidence ok, so I didn't say mix bleach and vinegar together. I said put vinegar in the rinse water.😊😎

[@Bruns898]

Hi! As always thank you for another useful tip! I think this is the best one on YT with cleaning pillow solution! and thanks also for getting straight to the point!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help

[@SavedByZero]

"Those aren't pillows!" 😆

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@SavedByZero they aren’t cushions

[@THOMMGB]

Good one.

[@marvnuts]

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! 👍

[@TW---]

Lol And just in time for holiday travel

[@JoellenKirk-r7e]

Sorry but if my pillow looks that bad, it will be trashed.

[@lindas.8036]

And if you get dirty, you do away with yourself? Dirty hands? Dirty dishes get thrown away? If something can be washed, you throw it away anyway? You must be exceptionally wealthy! Wow!

[@JoellenKirk-r7e]

@ Aside from your prickly comment, I understand what you are saying but pillows that get that filthy harbor so many nasty bacteria. When I have washed pillows “before” they get that bad they never hold their shape and become lumpy. I just purchase a new pillow. Have a nice day 😉

[@TheHouseofChameleons]

Pillows on sale $3 at Kohls.

[@JoellenKirk-r7e]

@@TheHouseofChameleons yep 👍

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

I love your channel

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you are finding the videos valuable

[@juanitanoju2984]

If the stains remained after the 1st washing I would have retreated right then not machine dried which will set the stains forever.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@juanitanoju2984 the pillow came clean after the 2nd wash. The dryer did not set the stains. After 17 years of being in the cleaning business I can tell you that alot of things that are “supposed” to happen in theory don’t always happen in practical application.

[@wurly164]

I use the bulky bedding setting to bath my mother in law. In the dryer i put a couple of bowling balls to remove the lumps

[@robertgaines-tulsa]

I never cared for polyfill pillows. I prefer shredded memory foam pillows, but I don't think you can wash those.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

You're not supposed to wash or dry memory foam pillows. I zip a waterproof pillow protector on them before using. That means never have to wash pillow, just the protector. If you ever feel like pillow needs a refresh put outside in sun for a few hours either laid flat or on clothesline.

[@anastasia10017]

I have never been able to wash pillows without them coming out all lumpy. I dont believe there is a way to wash a pillow without it turning into a lumpy mess. Down pillows/quilts/coats I have washed successfully, but not regular synthetic stuffed pillows.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@anastasia10017 as you saw from the video it is possible. The key is the fluff and reshaping in the middle before you put them in the dryer.

[@adelinas.7335]

You can actually wash pillows!?! I always thought we were just supposed to throw them away. I learn something new everyday.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Absolutely they can be washed!🙂

[@vickyferrier4265]

I have a bedding and a heavy duty setting

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes bedding is the same as bulky🙂

[@MartinMaat]

I would be careful with hydroperoxide. It bleaches the dirt more than cleaning it and it may damage the fabric.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@MartinMaat you’re wrong actually. It lifts the dirt to the surface to that is can be more easily rinsed and washed away. I went into detail about it in my mattress cleaning video👍 The video is called “Do This to Clean Your Mattress.”

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@MartinMaat here is a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3XVeplqi9tjmLcsi=Vls3ZPYAMcUXf1cA

[@joannparker1977]

I don't have a bulky setting on my washer

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@joannparker1977 do you have a “bedding” cycle?

[@uses0ap]

That's not a pillow, it's a treasure map

[@CleanWithConfidence]

interesting perspective

[@Christs_Disciple]

Another GREAT VIDEO by a good man and fellow CHRISTIAN! And hello Fuzzpaw!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@Bettinasisrg]

Your washing machine has more advanced settings than my car.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@Bettinasisrg 🙂

[@danwaller5312]

Why no bleach

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Good question! The truth is, you can use bleach on certain pillow types, but not all. That's why I recommend checking the care tags. Second, if the pillow doesn't get rinsed out thoroughly (which it will with the bulky cycle) you could have leftover bleach remnants which could irritate the eyes, skin, or even the respiratory system. Third, some people are "bleach sensitive" and get irritation when coming in contact with bleach-treated fabrics. So to answer your question you can use bleach, but it's not a universal thing, it's person to person. Hope that helps 🙂

[@Bat_Boy]

This is like an episode of Bigmouth, talking pillow.

[@summerwindcharters1326]

Good cleaning tips, but......Mainstay pillows at Walmart cost about $5-7.00!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@summerwindcharters1326 you know what they say about the word “but.” When “but” is used, just disregard whatever was said before.

[@teinspringz]

if you let your pets on the bed, your pillows and mattress will have more stains than you know about

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

I guess that's why the Federal Pillow Inspectors that arrest you for removing those tags are right... all of my tags are missing. Guess I gotta wait for the pillow feds now...

[@kommandokodiak6025]

TIDE IS BEST

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@kommandokodiak6025 I can’t disagree with your assessment

[@EdelweisSusie]

Or if, like me, you can't be arsed - throw the filthy pillow away and treat yourself to a new one. Voila!!!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@EdelweisSusie if I had done that then I wouldn’t have had a pillow cleaning video.

[@Desizgirl3]

Add some bleach.

[@BobSmith-yo6ib]

Probably cheap to replace it.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@BobSmith-yo6ib yes that is an option

[@BobSmith-yo6ib]

@CleanWithConfidence Yeah, considering the chemicals you have to buy (yes, I realize you can use them more than once), the water with extra cycle (2x), gas to run dryer (2x). Those things cost like $5.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@BobSmith-yo6ib cheap pillows make cost that but this video was not made for just cheap pillows.

[@Tom-sg4iv]

I have never had pee on my pillows

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@Tom-sg4iv haha! Me neither, I hope😂

[@Nanobits]

Clean pillows? I been treating them like they disposable lol.

[@SdBoy]

wait... how do u get PEE on yer pillow ?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@SdBoy who knows!

[@aqueenceereid4249]

Bleach and HOT water...that is all.

[@exfedrichard]

how did your pillow get a pee stain?😳

[@CleanWithConfidence]

lol who knows!! It wasn't my pillow, I just cleaned it for the video.

[@Bob-fk8vd]

Many people sleep with a pillow between their legs.

[@mistert2421]

69 n 🤪

[@mafemartinez2235]

the washing machine

[@bamboojenkins8]

I'm sorry, that pillow would have gone in the trash. It's not worth all of this.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

it was worth it for the video

[@mach179]

Pee stains😝😝😝

[@TrojanMars1]

Bro, just replace those cheap nasty a$$ Walmart pillows! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@CleanWithConfidence]

If I did that then I wouldn't have a youtube video to make.

[@TrojanMars1]

@ exactly! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Bat_Boy]

Buy a new one? 😅

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thats always an option

[@robertbullock9554]

How silly. JUST BUY NEW PILLOWS. Most of those we buy are cheap anyway, so we got our money's worth out of them.

[@Dave-zk4fv]

Yes buy new pillows so that we can pile them up in land fill and cause more environmental damage, are you for real

[@CleanWithConfidence]

That's always an option. Nothing "silly" about washing them though.

[@TripReviews]

⁠@@Dave-zk4fvonly reason to wash a pillow is the difficulty in finding a comfortable replacement. Into the garbage otherwise. Probably takes as much water and electricity to wash one properly than it took to make it in the first place. Just like paper grocery bags, it takes more energy to make them than it does plastic and you can’t use them for anything afterwords because they rip open on the way home!

[@billygarner8318]

$10 for a new pillow. I replace mine monthly.