How to Upkeep Your Throw Pillows

Throw pillows are perhaps the simplest item to purchase and the easiest to add when changing the look of your interior space. They add color, personality, and style to the space. If you are the kind of person who loves to experiment with different design styles in their homes, you already know how important throw pillows are and how they contribute to the overall visual scheme of your interior.

Caring for your throw pillows is the secret to transforming your spaces multiple times without having the need to purchase new ones. Pillows can last a long time when properly taken care of and maintain. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps on you to take care of your throw pillows to maintain their softness, plumpness, and comfortability.

Know the proper cleaning method for your throw pillow

Checking the care label on the manufacturer's throw pillows is the simplest approach to figuring out how to clean them. Dry cleaning, hand washing with a light detergent, or spot cleaning may be required for your decorative pillows. Find the sort of fabric the pillows are made of and follow cleaning guidelines for that fabric if the label for your decorative pillows does not specify how to wash them. 

Spot test the pillow’s fabric before washing

Before cleaning with a chemical product, do a spot test on your pillow or pillowcase. Use a towel that is suitable for the type of cloth you are going to clean.    Apply pressure on the white cloth and cleaner and blot the pillow for 30 seconds. Next, inspect if the pillow has left any color on the towel. After letting your pillowcase dry, check it once again if there is fading or discoloration.

Wash your pillows

There are two methods you can do to wash your throw pillows: Machine wash, and dry clean. If your pillow fabric is machine washed, follow the following steps:

• Remove the pillow cover if there is one and wash it separately from the cushion.
• Apply pretreatment solution to stains by wiping a sponge over them.
• Apply a mild detergent and use a front-loading washer set to the delicate cycle and wash in warm water.
• Hang your pillow in a ventilated area to dry.
• Use a couple of dryer balls to fluff the pillows while they are in a non-heated dryer.

If, on the other hand, your pillow needs to be dry cleaned only, use this tip. Soak a dry, clean sponge into a fabric dry cleaning solution. To clean the pillow, move in a circular motion. Once finished, dab the surface with a fresh, white towel to absorb any remaining moisture.

Change throw pillow covers

Because it is used every day, your pillowcase has accumulated perspiration, grime, and oils. They can thus carry germs and spread allergies. Pillowcases occasionally may do harm to your skin or hair. Throw pillows shouldn't only be beautiful or visually pleasing. They should also be clean too. 

Regularly dust or vacuum

Throw pillows won't require cleaning for a longer amount of time if you regularly dust or vacuum them together with your upholstery. Additionally, using throw pillow covers in complementary hues makes it simpler to wash them frequently. This is because you won't have to worry about dark dyes blending with lighter whites.

How often should you wash your decorative pillows?

When cleaning your house, don’t forget to include your throw pillows! Throw pillows play a huge part in the interior composition of a home. Throw pillows have both decorative and practical use. They are frequently used to coordinate color accents within a space, frequently referencing the hues of area rugs, draperies, and walls. On top of that, pillows make your living room couch look and feel comfier. Keep in mind that throw pillow covers should be washed at least once a month. Additionally, the pillows inside stuffing has to be cared for and cleaned at least every other month.

How often should you change your pillow covers?

Throw pillows are not the same as sleeping pillows. Unlike sleeping pillows that you regularly need to change covers and keep clean, throw pillow covers can be changed depending on how often you want to update the look of your living room.

Planning to update the look of your living room very soon? Check out the designer throw pillows we have in our catalog and find the pillow cover design that’s perfect for your space!