How to wash your goose down pillow
We recommend washing goose down and feather pillows in a large drum washing machine every 6 to 12 months at 40° using a small amount of non-bio detergent and then tumble drying carefully on a low heat setting. See the full goose down pillow care instructions below.
You may need to wash your goose down pillow more often if you notice any staining or that the loft of your goose down pillow has decreased. Both are good indicators that it is time to wash your down feather pillow. Down and feather pillows absorb body oils, dead skin cells, sweat, etc, which can soak into the natural down and feather filling causing it to clump or the casing to stain.
Caring for your goose down pillow:
- Give your goose down pillow a good shake each morning and evening to plump up the down and feather filling.
- Don't use a tight pillowcase or pillow protector as this will flatten the down filling.
- Make sure your pillowcase is made of a breathable material like cotton or linen to allow the down to breathe.
- Wash your pillow regularly and dry carefully.
- Replace your goose down pillow every one to two years for peak support.
See our guide to How often should you change your pillows?
Washing your goose down pillow:
- Shake the down pillow several times during the drying process so that the down filling doesn't stick together and clump.
- Dryer balls like scooms Wool Tumble Dryer Balls or even clean tennis balls will help to keep the down fluffy as it dries.
- Make sure your goose down pillow filling is completely dry before you place it in your pillowcase. (Pillows do take longer to dry than a normal clothes load.)
- Don't dry clean your goose down pillow as the dry cleaning chemicals could damage the down and feather filling.
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How often should you change your pillows?
Many sleep experts recommend replacing a pillow every one to two years. Why The key purpose of your pillow is to support your head and neck while you sleep, so that you don’t wake up with neck pain or stiffness.
