In recent years, people have paid more and more attention to their health problems, especially bedding related to sleep. Sleep on one of these pillows. Latex pillows are natural, environmentally friendly, comfortable and durable, so they are very popular. Today, let us learn about latex pillow purchasing tips and how to clean latex pillows.
1. Tips for purchasing latex pillows
1. Look at the origin of latex
High-quality latex is produced in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The local temperatures are high and relatively stable, and the latex collagen produced is of high quality.
2. Look at the content of natural latex
Then look at the natural latex content. The main difference between low quality and high quality is the latex content. The content of high-quality natural latex is generally more than 90%, and the flagship level At about 93%, there are all kinds of low-quality ones, 80% are better, and there are 20 to 30% that have no bottom line. One thing to note here is that some brands do not label “natural latex content” and replace it with “latex content” because styrene-butadiene rubber can also be called latex. This is a sneaky concept, so everyone must pay attention to identification. The content of natural latex is generally certified by authoritative institutions, such as SGS. Some brands use small testing institutions, which also have reference significance and are definitely more reliable than those without testing.
3. Look at the price
*The simple thing is to look at the price. Low-priced ones are not recommended unless they are second-hand transfers. If they are sold for more than 100 yuan in a regular mall, it is not recommended to buy them. It is better to avoid those with dozens of yuan. far away.
2. How to clean latex pillows
1. Manual cleaning
The most convenient thing about latex pillows is that they are washable. Natural latex pillows are easy to clean by hand. Try not to put them in a washing machine or other machines for washing. Latex is very soft and easy to be crushed.
2. Extrude*
When washing by hand, try to squeeze*. Since this product will absorb a lot of water during cleaning, its weight will double. When taking it out of the water, do not grab a small corner and pull it up to move it. The pillow absorbs water and will break if it is too heavy. You must hold the center of gravity and most of the volume like tofu and carefully remove it from the water.
3. Let dry*
After washing, use a towel or other absorbent material to dry it with both hands to avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight. If you want to speed up the drying time, it is recommended to dry it every once in a while after hanging. After 2-3 hours, squeeze the bottom with your hands to drain out the excess water and blow it with an electric fan.
The above is all about latex pillow purchasing tips and how to clean latex pillows. I hope it can help you understand the purchase and cleaning of latex pillows. Please continue to pay attention for more decoration knowledge, decoration company reviews, and decoration cases!
