Table of contents:
- Why hang a bolster pillow in the sun?
- How do I clean pillows and bolsters?
- Tips for preventing bed bugs and mites
When the weather is scorching hot, you may see many people exposing their pillows, bolsters, or mattresses to the sun. Drying the bolster pillow has become a habit for people in countries that get enough sunshine throughout the year, including Indonesia. However, what is it really for to dry a bolster under the sun? Is this really the right way to clean your bedding? Immediately look at the following reviews to find out the answer.
Why hang a bolster pillow in the sun?
Since long time ago, the habit of drying the pillow has been done to get rid of germs, bacteria, lice, and mites that live in the pillow. Exposure to hot and hot sunlight is believed to kill organisms that are susceptible to asthma and allergies.
According to experts, mites and certain bacteria cannot survive very high temperatures (above 50 degrees Celsius). So, the hotter the sun, the more effective it is in killing mattress mites.
Drying the bolster pillow can also make the bolster pillow bloated again. The reason is, after all this time the pillows and bolsters will absorb moisture from your sweat or body fluids. This makes the inside of the pillow and bolster flatter or deflated. Drying in the sun can cause the moisture trapped in the bolster to evaporate.
How do I clean pillows and bolsters?
To prevent allergies or asthma attacks due to fleas, mites, and other organisms on your bolster pillow, you should regularly clean the pillow and bolster. Wash and change the bolster pillowcase once a week. Wash with detergent and hot water (approx. 50-75 degrees Celsius) and dry in the hot sun. If there is no sun, you can put it in the dryer (dry cleaner).
Meanwhile, for the inside of the pillow and bolster you can clean it every three months. Wash the bolster pillow with detergent and hot water. Then, dry in the hot sun. You don't need to dry it for days. Just wait for the pillows and bolsters to dry completely. When drying, keep the pillows and bolsters away from dust or dirt that may stick to the surface of the cloth.
Tips for preventing bed bugs and mites
After washing the bolster pillow, fleas and mites can come back again. If you and your family are allergic to bed bugs and mites, choose special sheets and pillowcases that cannot be touched by these organisms but still feel soft to the touch. These sheets are usually available at home supply centers.
Also make sure the air circulation in your bedroom is good enough. The reason is, these small animals will breed in the humid air. So, try to keep the bolster pillow dry.
