How to Clean a Memory Foam Pillow

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
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    Here's how to clean your memory foam pillow properly.
    I go over how to spot clean the pillow first. For this, I mostly use soapy water and a sponge. I also talk a bit about how to get rid of odor without wetting the pillow entirely, since it does take a long time to dry.
    Lastly, I demonstrate how to clean the entire memory foam pillow properly, as well as how to dry it which is quite the challenge in itself.
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  • @echandler673
    @echandler673 2 роки тому +33

    Handy tip, use avery clean rolling pin (when baking you use it for rolling out dough) in the bathtub to roll on the memory foam to get out even more water.

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому +5

      That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing

  • @she_sings_delightful_things
    @she_sings_delightful_things 3 роки тому +27

    Thanks!
    I ended up buying a few pillow protector cases that zip up and prevent dirt from getting into the actual pillow. I just change the pillow case every 2 days. Works great!

  • @xxSgt_Aryes
    @xxSgt_Aryes 2 роки тому +11

    I was close to just throwing my pillow into the washer….glad I decided to look up a video before hand lol

  • @ginay4662
    @ginay4662 Рік тому +8

    I live in AZ, the last time I washed my memory foam pillows, they took 3 days to dry outside, and it was in the summer… in the dry, hot desert. If you do this, make sure you have extra pillows to use in the meantime and that the weather is expected to be a sunny few days outside! Also, some dry cleaners will clean them, if you don’t want you wash them yourself and don’t want to throw them out yet. The dry cleaners by my home charges $25 per pillow, so I would only do that for my husband’s pillows, that he refuses for me to hand wash and refuses to throw away, lol!

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +2

      That sounds about right haha! They take forever to dry, even if you do get out as much liquid as possible. Thanks for sharing the dry cleaner tip! But yikes, $25? That is costly for a pillow!

    • @ginay4662
      @ginay4662 Рік тому

      Yes, I agree! But I live in AZ where everything here is expensive nowadays, lol!

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому

      @@ginay4662 Haha same here in Norway sadly

  • @groguwelding
    @groguwelding 3 роки тому +6

    Just received a memory foam pillow and it’s got a bad chemical smell. gives me a horrible headache and i can’t sleep with it. I will try doing the baking soda method tomorrow morning. thank u!

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  3 роки тому

      I'm sorry to hear that! Hopefully the baking soda will help so that you can get better sleep :)

    • @Penguinchubb0
      @Penguinchubb0 3 роки тому +4

      When it’s new and has a smell, let it air out for a few days. With usage it goes away usually. You wrote this 6 months ago, so I hope it worked out for you

  • @romainejayne1811
    @romainejayne1811 Рік тому +1

    I think I'll just buy more memory foam pillows. Seems like those are good recommendations but might compound the problem. No vacuum will remove all microscopic particles of dirt and other yuck, plus the baking soda or soap particles that seep down into the pillows. Thank you. You just convinced me what I should do.

    • @rp2099
      @rp2099 10 місяців тому +3

      Ugh, I know! This is my 6th video and I think I'll just start all over and purchase some new pillows.

    • @kimwieczorek1879
      @kimwieczorek1879 3 місяці тому +1

      😂Same but no memory pillows.

    • @kimwieczorek1879
      @kimwieczorek1879 3 місяці тому

      Or just double pillowcase them🎉

  • @VitaminDealer
    @VitaminDealer 11 місяців тому +1

    That house is beautiful and great cleaning tip

  • @BritishBoy1971
    @BritishBoy1971 3 роки тому +9

    Also, use anti-bacterial soap, as a lot of the smell you get from fabrics that have been in contact with your body and bodily fluids, like sweat, is from the bacteria that grows and grows afterwards.
    The more bacteria you can kill off, the better!

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  3 роки тому +1

      That's an interesting idea. I am usually happy with the result from regular soap. But it could be interesting to try anti-bacterial soap to one pillow to compare the results

    • @papuzka0
      @papuzka0 2 роки тому

      All soap is anti bacterial.

  • @whoareyou221
    @whoareyou221 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you! Very helpful

  • @ramzeycrawford2776
    @ramzeycrawford2776 Рік тому +7

    It taken me ages to dry! Literally did it on Saturday: stuck it next to a heater and dehumidifier all night and it’s still wet ! The outside it dry but I can feel it’s way heavier than it should be bc it’s retained water in the middle. Any advice ?

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      Ugh I'm sorry to hear that. Did you try to press out the remaining water inside it? I usually place it somewhere with a drain and push down on the pillow until it feels lighter.

    • @tismeDenis
      @tismeDenis Рік тому

      Me too, have used it & it's given me a head cold, it seems definitely harder which I'm now thinking because it's not dry dry!

    • @ramzeycrawford2776
      @ramzeycrawford2776 Рік тому +4

      Yeah it took like 3 days of sticking it next to a heater and dehumidifier to eventually dry out.

    • @tismeDenis
      @tismeDenis Рік тому

      @@ramzeycrawford2776 then you Ramzey 👍

  • @chromecast4408
    @chromecast4408 3 роки тому +3

    Incredible and clever video! Nice job! Also your water faucet looks cool, is it like a waterfall design?

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  3 роки тому

      Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it! And yes, the faucet is a waterfall design. I really like having it in the bathtub

  • @lolaopal8884
    @lolaopal8884 3 роки тому +2

    So helpful thank you so much :)

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  3 роки тому +1

      I’m glad to hear that it was helpful! Thanks for the nice comment 😀

  • @Organizing-TV
    @Organizing-TV  3 роки тому +3

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  • @spiritsgamer9940
    @spiritsgamer9940 2 роки тому +3

    Which side of the sponge do you use?

  • @karinmendoza2359
    @karinmendoza2359 2 роки тому +2

    What about using a french rolling pin to get water out of the pillow in the tub....???

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому

      That sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion

    • @naiou1966
      @naiou1966 2 роки тому

      Too wide for my tub :(

  • @starcrib
    @starcrib 2 роки тому +1

    Omg...THANKS FOR THIS....HUGE CHANGE -- I was afraid it was tuning into a dinosaur egg. !! 🦖☄️

  • @coribleu444
    @coribleu444 Рік тому +2

    I ruined 2 80 dollar pillows doing this 😢 It won’t dry. I had it outside for 3 days on really hot days and still wasn’t dry. Developing ugly water stains looks worse than before washing I’m probably going to have to throw them away. 🥺

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому

      I'm sorry to hear that! You can try pressing as much water as possible out of it then place it somewhere with good circulation to dry up the remaining water. They take forever to dry

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      Try to not place them in direct sunlight as the material is easily UV damaged

  • @shihmoy
    @shihmoy 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for d tip I was about to throw my pillow

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому

      It's my pleasure! I hope it turns out well :)

  • @tismeDenis
    @tismeDenis Рік тому

    Can it be put in a dryer as it's taken a good week & it's harder which I think must be still wet maybe? Is totally clean now tho

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      Sorry about the slow reply, this info may be useful next time though. I'd recommend against using the dryer. Try pressing out all the water and leaving it somewhere with some air circulation and decent heat instead.

  • @adamhuntniles1987
    @adamhuntniles1987 Рік тому

    How do you dry memory foam pillows

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      I usually press everything I can out, then place it somewhere with good airflow. Just keep in mind that they take forever to dry

  • @michaeljacquez5732
    @michaeljacquez5732 2 роки тому +1

    Can it be any soap?

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому

      Any regular soap should be fine. I'd say stay away from the harsh stuff to be safe

    • @michaeljacquez5732
      @michaeljacquez5732 2 роки тому

      @@Organizing-TVand you can do this to any foam pillows right? Because my pillows are cool gel tempur pedic

    • @michaeljacquez5732
      @michaeljacquez5732 2 роки тому

      Can I use laundry soap?

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому

      @@michaeljacquez5732 I think that would be fine if you dilute it quite a bit before applying

  • @Simbathepersiancat
    @Simbathepersiancat Рік тому +3

    How about very dirty memory foam pillow after 5 years without any cleaning?🤣🤣🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha it should be totally doable! My biggest problem is drying them afterwards. It takes forever to dry them 100%

  • @shaimaali487
    @shaimaali487 Рік тому

    I try washing mines it never dry at all

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      They take a long time to dry. You can try to squeeze out all the water and place the pillow somewhere with good ventilation and a little heat.

  • @alexissey4023
    @alexissey4023 Рік тому

    Hi there! How would you suggest I clean memory foam pillows that may have clothes moth eggs in them? I got a free incline back support that’s worth $50, but when I went to pick it up it had clothes moth larvae on it! I threw the cover in the wash, which I’ll need to clean on high heat to kill any eggs or remaining larvae (I brushed off what I saw, I didn’t see any eggs but I’m not taking any chances) but it says online I can’t put the memory foam pillow in the washing machine.
    How do I ensure the memory foam is sanitized/sterilized if I can’t wash it in hot scalding water?

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +3

      Hmmmmm that is a tricky one! I would try to use distilled white vinegar to kill the eggs

  • @BritishBoy1971
    @BritishBoy1971 3 роки тому +7

    Forget wasting energy pushing the pillow down in the bath with your hands, do what the French and Italians etc do with their grapes, when making wine and get in there (in the bath) and start treading on it instead. 🍇👣
    *Make sure you take your shoes and socks off first! 😂

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  3 роки тому

      Hahaha that's a great idea! I'll try that next time

  • @llnosama9205
    @llnosama9205 2 роки тому

    with hot or cold water ??

  • @nanafaris3724
    @nanafaris3724 2 роки тому

    I can't wash it in the washing machine 😫

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому

      No worries! I always wash mine by hand

  • @strangehuman4813
    @strangehuman4813 2 роки тому

    Well heck... I'm screwed 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @vhira
    @vhira Рік тому

    What if it’s vomit?

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  Рік тому +1

      I'd try enzyme based cleaner

    • @vhira
      @vhira Рік тому

      @@Organizing-TV thanks 😊

  • @oceanwonders
    @oceanwonders 2 роки тому +4

    Wow, European tubs are tiny compared to North America!

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 роки тому +5

      Haha that's so funny. This was actually the largest one they had in this shape where I bought it

  • @kimwieczorek1879
    @kimwieczorek1879 3 місяці тому

    Bloody pillow ?

  • @prunave6576
    @prunave6576 2 місяці тому

    Smar video 2 language ❤ 2 for 1 smart gracias ❤

    • @Organizing-TV
      @Organizing-TV  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I am glad you liked it :) Be sure to squeeze out as much water as you can so that it dries quicker