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Feather pillows may smell a bit even when they're brand new. Whether they've been used or kept in storage, the pillows hold in odors from sweat, pet hair, cigarette smoke -- you name it. Remove those funky odors by giving the pillows a dose of fresh air and a trip through the washing machine.

1. Remove the pillowcases from the pillows. Place the pillows outdoors on a non-humid day to air them out, flipping or rotating them every hour or two to expose all the surfaces to fresh air over several hours. If you're concerned about their getting dirty, keep them on the porch or on a table under a patio umbrella. Fresh air helps remove all kinds of odors from pillows, new and old.

2. Examine the seams of the pillows to ensure there are no holes. Look for feathers along the seam, which indicate a hole. Stitch the seam closed again, if necessary, with a needle and thread.

3. Place the pillows, two at a time, in the washing machine. Select a gentle or delicate wash cycle and cool water. Add a small amount of a mild laundry detergent -- less than half of what you use for a regular load; otherwise, the soap may be difficult to rinse out of the pillows.

4. Run an extra rinse cycle after the pillows complete one wash, and rinse. If your washing machine has an option for an extended spin cycle, select it, as this will force much of the water out of the pillows.

5. Remove the pillows from the washing machine and fluff them up a bit. Separate any clumps you feel, then place the pillows in the dryer.

6. Select the lowest heat setting on the dryer and add a few tennis balls to the load to keep the pillows fluffy. Open the dryer partway through the cycle and fluff the pillows up before placing them back in the dryer. If the pillows still feel wet after a complete drying cycle, run them through another drying cycle.

7. Remove the pillows from the dryer and feel them to determine if they are completely dry. If they are still slightly damp, hang them over a clothesline or sweater-drying rack to air dry, or place them back in the dryer for a partial drying cycle. Adobe creative suite 6 download.

8. Wait an hour or so before using or storing the pillows; this allows enough cooling time after the dryer for you to tell if they really are dry, or still damp. Only use or store the pillows if they are completely dry; otherwise, they may develop musty odors.

Things You Will Need

• Needle and thread (optional)

• Mild laundry detergent

• Clean tennis balls or dryer balls

Tip

Odor is completely normal on brand-new pillows, especially if they were in sealed plastic bags. Allow new pillows to air out for several days before using them if the odor bothers you. Most of the odor dissipates on its own over time. Some types of feathers have a slightly gamy odor, which may not go away completely; this is natural.

Sprinkle baking soda on pillows and air them out outdoors once in a while. The baking soda helps remove odors, while the fresh air removes moisture that leads to odors.

Check the care tag on the pillows before washing and follow the tag's directions for best results.

Keep pillows in a dry environment at all times to avoid mold or mildew. Damp, dark conditions with poor air circulation lead to mold and mildew.

Warning

Do not over-wash feather pillows, as they are not designed to be washed frequently.

If the pillows are completely covered in mold and mildew, it is safer to discard them and purchase new pillows; otherwise, you may contaminate other items placed in the washer or dryer. A few specks of mildew on a pillowcase may be cleaned, but more than that may pose a health risk if you are prone to allergies or asthma.

About the Author

Kathy Adams is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer who traveled the world handling numerous duties for music artists. She writes travel and budgeting tips and destination guides for USA Today, Travelocity and ForRent, among others. She enjoys exploring foreign locales and hiking off the beaten path stateside, snapping pics of wildlife and nature instead of selfies.