There are some pleasures in life that are not negotiable, like, after a tiring day, being able to slow down, take a good shower and put our heads on the pillow, so that we can enjoy our much-deserved rest, right?

However, in order to rest our minds and bodies, it is important to have a comfortable bed and pillows, as well as being properly cleaned.

And speaking of pillows, this cleaning and hygiene is crucial, mainly because they have direct contact with your breath, eyes and face in general.

Failure to properly sanitize your pillows can trigger or aggravate allergic diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, eczema, conjunctivitis, dermatitis and more .

Therefore, I have separated some precious tips to keep your pillow clean, according to the type of material used in its manufacture.

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Find out about the type of material for your pillow

First, check the label on your pillow, which material was used for its manufacture.

Foams varied as viscoelastic, latex and polyurethane, microfiber or goose down are the most used.

With this information in hand, you will be able to sanitize your pillows correctly and efficiently.

Some materials can be washed in the washing machine, while others must be hand washed.

Foam pillows

Foam pillows like viscoelastic, polyurethane or latex need to be hand washed!

The reason is quite simple: foams end up getting deformed or damaged if exposed to the washing machine's various cycles.

Of course, as technology advances, you may find a foam pillow that allows this type of washing.

That's why it's important to emphasize that you can find this type of information on your pillow label.

That said, the step-by-step guide to washing it is pretty easy: soak your pillow in your favorite washing powder, or in a mixture of vinegar, soap and baking soda.

This combination can remove different types of dirt such as dust, saliva and sweat, brightening the fabric and renewing the appearance of your pillow.

After an hour of soaking, rub it in with your hands and rinse it well.

Now just let it dry in the sun!

Polyester or feather pillows

This type of material can be washed in a washing machine, making this whole cleaning process much easier and faster.

Place the pillows vertically inside the washing machine and choose liquid soap for this washing.

A non-chlorine bleach can be used to optimize this process.

Choose the washing cycle for very soiled clothes and after this cycle ends, just leave them exposed to the sun until they are completely dry.

This last step is essential!

If your pillow is not dry, it can be the perfect place for the proliferation of fungi and microorganisms.

The weekly change of pillowcases also helps in this process of keeping your pillows clean.

Extra tip:

You can use your vacuum cleaner on your pillows.

It is a type of dry cleaning that can be a great ally to sanitize your pillows more often.

Remembering that the pillows must be washed every six months so that there is no accumulation of different types of dirt on your pillows.