Linens should be washed weekly, but very few people clean the pillows. They gather over time, dust and sweat that lead to development of germs and mites responsible for respiratory problems, allergies and skin problems. Pillows and quilts are those which contain and collect the more dust than other things in your bedroom. Did you know that 10% of the weight of a two years old pillow is represented by the dust, mites and their droppings, collected over time? Even if these things cannot be seen with the naked eye does not mean they do not exist and it doesn’t cause health problems.

For this reason it is recommended once every 3-4 months to wash all the pillows in the house on washing machine. Here are the steps you need to follow to thoroughly wash pillows.

1. Check label’s cushion.
If pillows are purchased commercially most likely they have a label showing you what to do, how to be washed and dried and at what temperature. Follow the instructions, exactly. In addition, if ecological cleaning is recommended, you have to go to a specialized cleaning and take them back after 24 hours or less.

2. Cleaning cushions made of artificial fabrics.
If pillows are not made of feather goose or another natural element, you just have to wash them in washing machine using a soft washing cycle (possibly with whirlpool). Opt for liquid detergent. Normal detergent (the powder) will not dissolve properly the dirt and will remain dry inside the cushion.
Meanwhile, if you really want to add fabric softener, you only have to add a small amount, at the same time when you add the detergent. In this way the pillows will be soft, fluffy and fragrant.  Also make sure you well rinse the pillow so they stay free of toxic substances.
For a more intense and fresh fragrance there is another option: the essential oils. They not only freshens the fabrics, but they also disinfect it. Opt for essential oil of peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, citrus, etc. Take care not to add a too large a quantity as they can smell too strong and cause insomnia.

3. Cleaning microfiber cushions.

If you have microfiber cushions, it needs to be washed in the washing machine, with a very mild detergent. If you do not have such a product replace it with your shower gel. It will clean the fabric just as it needs, without destroying and leaving it soaked in it. Another option is to mix a small amount of shower gel with a tablespoon of baking soda and half a cup of white vinegar. This mixture will remove any odor, stains and destroy all bacteria.

Dry the pillows in the sun or in a very well ventilated room. Make sure they are completely dry before you use or storage them. Otherwise it will be prone to mildew.

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Vinegar is a particularly good ingredient for cleaning and freshening the bedroom. Vinegar has a low price, it is not toxic and can have many uses in the household. It removes odors, stains and clean debris, and at the same time acts as a strong disinfectant. Vinegar is found in any grocery store. With one bottle you can clean and freshen the bedroom at least twice. And the best part is that you can use vinegar as the sole ingredient in cleaning the entire room.

Here are some ways  to clean the bedroom using vinegar.
Washing windows.
Add 100 ml of undiluted vinegar in a spray bottle and spread the product  all over the bedroom’s windows. Finally wipe with a paper towel. The windows will be perfectly clean, like you’ve washed it with a special detergent. The good thing is that vinegar contains no toxic ingredients that you can inhale mistakenly when spraying.

Odor Removal.
Tobacco odors, cat urine etc. They can be easily removed using vinegar. Spray the product on the area from which the smell comes, leave it on for 10 minutes and then wipe with an abrasive pad. The area will be clean, refreshed and disinfected, and the odors will be imperceptible.

Stain removal.
If the furniture or the floor have are various spots, vinegar is the ingredient that will solve the problem. This is an acidic liquid that dissolves any deposits or dirt within a few moments. Spray a sufficient amount of vinegar on the stain and then you wipe the area with a clean piece of cotton. If that place has it is still not completely clean, repeat the step and eventually add a pinch of baking  soda over the stain.
Removing nicotine stains.
If you get used to smoke in the bedroom it is good to know that on all the furniture is deposited a thick layer of nicotine. It is sufficient to spray once vinegar on the closet and then wipe  it with a clean cloth. You won’t believe how dirty the cloth will be. Wipe all the furniture  with a cloth soaked in vinegar. Do not miss a spot, and make sure that the bedroom is completely clean and refreshed at the end. Do not forget to wash fabrics (curtains, bedding) in water mixed with detergent and white vinegar. In this way they will be, not only clean but also disinfected.

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