Wash Any Casper Pillow Fill Material Safely
Keeping your Casper pillow fresh and clean is key for a good night's sleep. With some simple guidance, you can safely wash any type of Casper pillow without worry.
By understanding exactly what your pillow is made of, following product instructions, and using wash methods ideal for sensitive fibers, you can protect your investment while eliminating oils, sweat, and allergens over time.
Determine Your Casper Pillow Fill Material
Casper pillows contain either memory foam, a down alternative fill, or natural feather filling. Start by checking either the white tag on your pillow or the product description from Casper to identify what type of fibers are inside.
Memory foam needs more delicate care to prevent distortion. Down alternative polyester fills can withstand somewhat more vigorous washing. Feather filling specifically requires hand washing only to avoid quill damage.
Memory Foam Casper Pillow Considerations
Memory foam pillows should only be washed with cold water to prevent heat distortion of the sensitive foam structure. This type of pillow also takes longer to fully dry after washing.
Down Alternative & Feather Casper Pillow Factors
While down alternative pillows can handle machine washing, feathers require hand washing. Excess water can strip feather quills of their natural oils. Take care when wringing water out of feather Casper pillows.
Pre-Treat Stains and Odors
Over time, sweat, oils, and other contaminants can discolor or produce odors in your Casper pillow. Pretreating stains and smells before washing provides better cleaning results.
For light stains, gently dab the spot with a microfiber cloth, distilled white vinegar, or recommended stain remover. Avoid harsh scrubbing.
For odors, soak the pillow for 1 hour in a mixture of lukewarm water and 1 cup of distilled white vinegar before washing. This helps eliminate built-up smells.
Wash Casper Pillows in Machines
Most Casper pillows can be machine washed for convenience, excluding feather pillows. Be sure to use a front-loading washing machine for best results.
Choosing Machine Settings
Wash pillows on the gentle or delicate cycle using cold water. While bleach can disinfect, it risks weakening pillow fibers with repeated use. An extra rinse cycle helps remove excess detergent.
Add Tennis Balls for Fluffing
Adding two or three tennis balls to the washing machine drum during the cycle helps redistribute and fluff the pillow filling while washing. The balls gently "beat up" the clumped filling.
Hand Wash Delicate Casper Pillows
Feather pillows require hand washing to avoid damage to quills. However, memory foam and down alternative pillows can also benefit from the extra gentle care of hand washing on occasion.
Fill a bathtub or large sink/basin with cool or lukewarm (not hot) water. Use a mild liquid laundry detergent without added fabric softeners or bleach. Carefully submerge the pillow, gently squeezing and rubbing to fully saturate the fabric with water and detergent.
Drain the wash water and refill the basin to rinse the pillow thoroughly, removing all traces of suds or detergent. Gently press to eliminate excess moisture before drying.
Dry Casper Pillows Thoroughly
Proper drying helps restore loft and avoids mold or mildew growth in your Casper pillows. Never use a clothes dryer on high heat, as this risks damaging the filling.
For memory foam pillows, air drying is best. Simply reshape the pillow on a towel in a well-ventilated room out of direct sunlight. Down and feather pillows can be placed in the dryer on the air fluff or no heat setting if in a hurry.
Periodically pause the dryer and massage the pillow to redistribute interior fill. Continue air or low heat drying until the pillow is fully dry and regains its natural shape and height.
Follow these care steps in between washes to keep your Casper pillows fresh and supportive for nightly use:
- Store pillows in a cool, dry closet or cabinet protected from humidity and direct light when not sleeping on them.
- Every 2 weeks, vigorously shake and "fluff" pillows to prevent interior fill from compacting.
- Invest in a zippered allergen-proof pillow protector to create a barrier against skin oils, sweat, and dust mite allergens from seeping into the pillow itself.
- Replace any Casper pillow that becomes too flat or fails to fully re-loft after washing. This indicates declining performance of the fill material.
By understanding exactly what fill material is inside your specific Casper pillow, following product care instructions, pre-treating stains, washing in cold gentle cycles, thoroughly drying, and storing properly between uses, you can keep any type of Casper pillow fresh and comfortable night after night.
For additional questions on recommended detergents, drying methods, or Casper pillow care, consult their helpful customer service team for personalized guidance.