Find
out how to keep your
decorative throw pillow covers
and throw pillows looking new and beautiful.
Tips for
Throw
Pillow Care and Maintenance
Throw pillows are the most low-maintenance element that can be
added to a room! They give color, form, texture, and style without needing much
in return. The best part? These decorative items can actually be thrown down
anywhere and instantly change a room! How many other decorative elements can you
literally toss around a room and still have one piece when you're done??
Puffy Pillow Productions wants to make sure your pillows last! Here are some
quick and easy tips for regular maintenance that will keep those pillows looking
fresh and new:
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For day to day soiling try using a damp cloth and blotting
(not rubbing) out dirt, stains, etc.
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Fluffing opposite sides of your pillow will keep it looking
puffy and full even after extended periods of use.
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For pillows that don't need to be dry-cleaned (selected
cottons only), use cold water and mild soap to wash them in a washing machine
on gentle cycle. Place them in the dryer on low with two tennis balls, dried
beans tied in an old sock or bean bags made for this purpose. HGTV says, this
keeps the pillow and its contents moving, which restores the original shape.
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Pillows that are made of drapery/upholstery fabrics,
jacquards, polyester, or any other non-cotton material will require
dry-cleaning.
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General
Fabric Care Instructions
***Please
note: The following are meant as general guidelines only.
Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of the fine fabrics used to
create our pillow covers.
ACRYLIC
Acrylic fabrics may be washed or dry cleaned.
- When machine washing, use warm water setting and add a fabric
softener during the final rinse cycle.
- Machine dry at low temperature. Remove from dyer as soon as fabrics
are dry.
- Wash delicate fabrics by hand in warm water. Static electricity can
be reduced by using s fabric softener in every third or fourth
washing. Gently squeeze out water, smooth or shake out fabric and let
dry on a non-rust hanger. Circular knits should be dried flat.
- If ironing is required, use moderately warm iron.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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COTTON
**Drapery cotton is a dry-clean only
fabric.**
- Cotton can be easily
laundered. It can withstand high temperatures (boiling water does not
hurt the fiber).
- Any good detergent can be used to wash cotton.
- Chlorine bleach can be used safely on cotton whites. Use color
safe bleach on dyed cottons.
- Since cotton fibers are fairly inelastic cotton fabrics may
wrinkle easily. And, fabric may need frequent pressing.
- However, cotton fabric can be treated
with a wrinkle resistant finish to create a more resilient
fabric/garment.
- A higher heat setting is needed in the
dryer to dry cotton. Cotton will take much longer to dry than less
absorbent fibers.
- Cotton can be ironed with a hot iron, and does not scorch easily
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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LINEN
- Some linens are washable, while others
are dry clean only.
- Washable household linen, handkerchiefs,
and linen apparel can be washed easily and become softer with use.
- White linens should be dried in the sun, if to help them to keep
their whiteness.
- Generally speaking, dry cleaning is recommended for drapery linens,
upholstery linens and decorative linens.
- Linen fabrics may need frequent
pressing, unless treated for crease resistance.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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MICROFIBERS
Acrylic, nylon and polyester
microfibers are machine washable, machine dryable or dry cleanable.
Follow the instructions for washing fabrics consisting of these individual
fibers.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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POLYESTER
Most items made from polyester can be machine washed and
dried.
- Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle.
- Machine dry at low temperature setting and remove fabrics as soon as
the tumbling cycle is complete.
- If ironing is needed, use a moderately warm iron.
- Most items made from polyester can be dry-cleaned.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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RAYON
Most rayon fabrics should be dry-cleaned, but some types
of fabric can be hand or machine washed. For washable fabrics, use the
following as a guide:
- Use mild lukewarm or cool suds. Gently squeeze suds through the
fabric and rinse in lukewarm water. Do not wring or twist the article.
- Smooth or shake out the fabric and place
on a non-rust hanger to dry.
- Press the fabric while damp on the wrong
side with the iron at a moderate setting. If finishing on the right
side is required, a press cloth should be used.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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SILK
Only pre-washed silk is
washable.
- Dry cleaning is generally preferred,
since laundering detergent and dyes may adversely affect silk fabric.
- For washable silk, follow the care instructions carefully.
- For items without linings and without embellishments attached,
careful handwashing is permissable, with
mild soap and lukewarm water.
- Chlorine bleach should never be used on silk.
- For long-time storage, silk should be sealed against light, air and
insects.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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SPANDEX
- Hand or machine wash in lukewarm water.
- Do not use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing spandex. Use a
color safe bleach only.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Drip dry. If machine drying, use low temperature setting.
- If ironing is required, iron rapidly and don't leave the iron in one
place too long. Use a low temperature setting on the iron.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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WOOL
- Brush wool to remove surface soil. Use a damp sponge for knits and
finer fabrics.
- If wool gets wet, dry the garment at room temperature away from
heat. If there's a nap, brush with the nap.
- Remove spots and stains promptly.
- Dry clean.
- Always steam when pressing wool. Use the wool setting. Avoid
pressing wool totally dry. When possible, press on the reverse side of
the fabric. When necessary to press on the right side, use a press
cloth to avoid a shine. Lower and lift the iron, don't slide it back
and forth. Prevent imprinting inside detail by placing a piece of
brown paper or tissue paper under folds, seams or darts.
(Please
contact
us for specific care instructions regarding any of our fabrics.)
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