Synthetic and down pillows can be cleaned in the washing machine, but latex and memory foam can't. Here's how to wash each type so they stay fluffy and fresh.

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Synthetic 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 ...

A shocking number of items can be safely cleaned in a washing machine, like shoes, stuffed animals, and backpacks. But can you add pillows to the list? We consulted with two laundry and cleaning ...

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— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. You should generally wash your sheets and pillowcases about once a week ...

It's tricky enough to figure out how to properly wash our bedding—but pillows are a mystery of their own. Coated in fabric and generally filled with foam or down, pillows need a routine clean just ...