Water temperature
What temperature to wash pillows?
Use warm water if the label allows; choose cold water for colors, delicate covers, or fill that warns against warm washing.
Temperature
Warm or cold water
Cycle
Gentle or bulky
Spin
Low or medium spin
Care-label caveats
- Do not machine wash memory foam or latex pillows unless the label specifically allows it.
- Down, feather, wool, and specialty pillows need label-specific care.
- A pillow that stays damp inside can mildew.
- Check seams before washing so loose fill does not escape.