Can You Machine Wash Pillows Without Ruining Them? What a Laundry Pro Recommends

Can You Machine Wash Pillows Without Ruining Them? What a Laundry Pro Recommends

Damian Lugowski / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysSynthetic and down-filled pillows can be machine washed on a gentle cycle with mild detergent.However, memory foam, gel, and latex pillows should not be machine washed as the water and movement can compromise their structure.Pillows should be regularly washed and fluffed every one to two months to stay fresh.It’s tricky enough to figure out how to properly wash our bedding—but pillows are a mystery of t…