How do you wash pillows that cannot be removed from the cover?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. For deep cleaning, use a fabric upholstery cleaner or steam cleaner.

How often should you wash throw pillows?

Wash covers every 2-4 weeks. Vacuum inserts weekly. Replace inserts every 2-3 years.

Fluff them daily, vacuum weekly, and replace inserts when they no longer rebound after squeezing.

Yes, on gentle cycle in warm water. Dry with tennis balls to redistribute feathers and prevent clumping.

Bedroom

We spend a third of our lives in bed. A clean throw pillows means better sleep and fewer allergens. Here's how to clean yours.

1
Check the care label
Read the care label on the pillow cover and the pillow insert. Some are machine washable, others are spot clean only.
2
Remove the cover if possible
Most decorative throw pillow covers have hidden zippers. Unzip and remove the cover for separate washing.
3
Pre-treat stains
Apply stain remover or rub a small amount of detergent directly onto visible stains. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
4
Machine wash on gentle
Wash the cover (and the insert if washable) in cool water on the gentle cycle with a small amount of detergent.
5
Air dry or tumble low
Air dry covers flat to prevent shrinking. Inserts can tumble dry low with a few clean tennis balls to maintain shape.

TIPVacuum throw pillows weekly with the upholstery attachment to remove dust, pet hair, and surface debris.
TIPUse a fabric protector spray on new throw pillows to repel stains and make future cleaning easier.
TIPNever put down or feather pillow inserts in the dryer without dryer balls or tennis balls -- they will clump.

XWashing pillow covers in hot water, which causes shrinking and color bleeding.
XPutting silk, sequined, or embellished covers in the washing machine, which destroys the decorative elements.
XDrying inserts on high heat, which damages foam, melts synthetic fibers, and clumps down.

Most covers can be machine washed on gentle. Inserts depend on the fill -- check the care label. Spot clean only for delicates.