hen we think of spring cleaning our bedroom, the mattress is the first thing that comes to mind. But there's another spot you should be paying attention to: your pillows. While we often clean our sheets and duvet covers, our fluffy friends usually get left behind. But according to YouBeauty, they can contain mold, dust mites and bacteria. Luckily SleepBetter.org found an effective way to clean pillows.


First, it's important to check that the cushion can be washed. If so, clean it on a mild cycle in the machine using liquid detergent. Then, dry the pillow using a low heat setting. When it's done, pat the material to make sure there is no moisture to avoid mildew. If it can't be machine washed, then to the dry cleaners it must go.


It makes complete sense that our pillows could be germ hotspots, so it's super important to make cleaning them part of your routine, especially during your season cleaning.


Click through our slideshow to see more helpful tips. And be sure to head over to YouBeauty and BetterSleep.org for more information.





  • Spring Cleaning: Bring More Light Into Your Home...


    by <a href="<HH--PHOTO--SPRING-CLEANING--1055321--HH>" target="_blank">dusting your lightbulbs</a>.




  • Repurpose Carabiner Locks


    to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/19/repurposing-idea-organize-hair-ties_n_2904191.html?utm_hp_ref=organizing" target="_blank">organize your hair ties</a>.




  • Keep Sponges Dry...


    by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/24/kitchen-sponges-cleaning-tip_n_2939441.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_blank">standing it upright with a binder clip</a>.




  • Install Two Curtain Shower Rods...


    to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/22/organizing-tip-bathroom-shower-curtain_n_2926761.html?utm_hp_ref=organizing" target="_blank">organize your bathroom</a>.




  • Organize Your Closet...


    using <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/15/organize-closet-shower-curtain-hooks_n_2881150.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_blank">shower curtain hooks</a>.




  • Spring Cleaning: Jumpstart Your Process...


    with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/07/mail-organizing-spring-cleaning-tips_n_2813017.html?utm_hp_ref=organizing" target="_blank">these mail organizing tips</a>.




  • Use Nail Polish...


    to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/07/organize-keys-nail-polish_n_2823609.html?utm_hp_ref=organizing" target="_blank">mark your keys and prevent losing track of them</a>.




  • Prevent A Garbage Leak...


    by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/12/repurposing-idea-newspaper-garbage-leaks_n_2857454.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_blank">lining the bottom of your trashcan with newspaper</a>.




  • Organize Your Pantry...


    with these stress-free <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/05/stress-free-pantry-organizing-tips_n_2813155.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">organizing tips by 'A Bowl Full Of Lemons' blogger</a>.




  • Use Mustard To...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/remove-odors-from-bottles-mustard_n_2762496.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">clean out bottles</a> with persistent odors.




  • Turkey Basters Can Help You...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/easy-way-water-plants_n_2713758.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">water your plants</a>.




  • Unstick Drawers Using...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/12/unstick-drawers-soap_n_2665889.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">a bar of soap</a>.




  • Juice Cartons Can Help You


    make nifty <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/10/magazine-storage-juice-carton_n_2638332.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">magazine storage</a>.




  • Use Tennis Balls To...


    make your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/08/make-pillows-fluffy_n_2627392.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">pillows fluffy again</a>.




  • Flour Can Help You...


    clean <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/06/clean-stainless-steel-appliances_n_2627061.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">stainless steel appliance</a>s.




  • Paint Rollers Can...


    help you <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/easiest-way-dust-ceiling-fan_n_2608779.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">dust a ceiling fan</a>.




  • Use A Pumice Stone To...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/remove-rust-stains-toilet-pumice_n_2585176.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">remove rust stains</a> from your toilet.




  • Use Vanilla To...


    make your home <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/clean-your-oven-vanilla_n_2578038.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">smell like cookies</a> all day.




  • Plants Can Help You...


    as <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-lubin/air-purifier-home_b_2564343.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">air purifiers at home</a>.




  • Use Magazine Perfume Strips...


    to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/27/deodorize-your-home-perfume-strips_n_2558250.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">deodorize your home</a>.




  • Clean Your Winter Gear


    How often should you <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/25/how-often-wash-scarves_n_2544105.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">wash scarves, gloves and hats</a>?




  • Tea Leaves Can Help You...


    eliminate <a href="
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/eliminate-litter-box-odors-tea-leaves_n_2536950.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">litter box odors</a>.




  • Use Dryer Sheets To...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/23/dust-baseboards-with-dryer-sheets_n_2529663.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">keep dust baseboards clean</a>.




  • Tea Leaves Can Help You ...


    eliminate <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/eliminate-litter-box-odors-tea-leaves_n_2536950.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">litter box odors</a>.




  • Clean The Oven Knobs


    They're kind of <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/20/clean-oven-knobs_n_2511636.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">gross</a>.




  • Socks Can Help You...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/18/protect-your-floors-when-moving-furniture_n_2499159.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">protect floors from scratches</a> when moving furniture.




  • Use Twine To...


    polish forks <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/polish-silver-fork-tines_n_2491747.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">between the tines</a>.




  • Organize Your Cleaning Supplies...


    using a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/16/organize-cleaning-supplies-tip_n_2481678.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning
    " target="_hplink">hanging shoeholder</a>.




  • Facial Wipes Can Help You...


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/15/remove-paint-from-floor_n_2473759.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">remove paint stains</a> on the floor.




  • Bathroom Items That Expire


    Browse through these <a href="
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/bathroom-items-you-should-throw-away_n_2450633.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">surprising bathroom items that have expiration dates</a>.




  • Gatorade Can Help You...


    clean your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/clean-a-toilet-bowl-gatorade_n_2451993.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">toilet bowls</a>.




  • Use A Toothbrush...


    to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/10/clean-your-cheese-grater-toothbrush_n_2443051.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">clean your cheese grater</a>.




  • Clean Your Credit Card


    It's one <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/09/clean-your-credit-card_n_2435500.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">dirty little thing</a>.




  • Use Peanut Butter...


    to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/08/remove-sticky-price-tag-peanut-butter_n_2415955.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">remove sticky price tags</a>.




  • Reuse a Tissue Box...


    as a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/06/reuse-tissue-box-garbage_n_2412713.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">garbage bin</a>.




  • How To Clean Your Vacuum


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/04/clean-your-vacuum_n_2405516.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning" target="_hplink">Check and clean your vacuum</a> without making a mess.




  • Use Cheerios to...


    clean your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/03/clean-a-coffee-grinder-cheerios_n_2398476.html?utm_hp_ref=cleaning#slide=1934509" target="_hplink">coffee grinder</a>.




  • How To Remove Champagne Stains


    Don't let it ruin your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/30/remove-champagne-stains-new-years_n_2357386.html">New Year's Eve</a>!




  • Use Wood Ashes To...


    remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/28/remove-oil-stains-wood-ashes_n_2357019.html">oil stains</a> on cement.




  • Use Hand Sanitizer To...


    remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/23/remove-ink-stains-hand-sanitizer_n_2342592.html">ink stains</a> from fabric.




  • Orange Peels Can...


    make your <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/21/make-a-fire-with-orange-peel_n_2341323.html">fire smell even better</a> this winter.




  • Clean Your Dog's Toys


    Make sure you aren't exposing <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/20/clean-dog-toys_n_2332160.html">your best friend</a> to any harmful chemicals.




  • Use A Hairdryer To...


    remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/19/remove-water-marks-from-wood-hair-dryer_n_2319537.html">water marks</a> from wood surfaces.




  • Clean Your Keyboard With...


    a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/18/clean-a-keyboard-post-it_n_2313185.html">Post-It note</a>?




  • Use A Tennis Ball To...


    remove <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/remove-scuff-marks-from-vinyl-flooring_n_2301501.html">scuff marks</a> from vinyl flooring.




  • How To Clean A Light Switch


    It's the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/14/clean-a-light-switch_n_2294132.html">dirtiest part in your home</a>, so make sure you're cleaning it thoroughly!




  • Remove Gum From A Carpet...


    with <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/12/how-to-remove-gum-from-a-carpet_n_2280505.html">plastic bags</a> filled with ice




  • Use A Safety Pin To...


    reduce<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/how-to-reduce-static-cling_n_2273144.html"> static cling </a>on your clothes.




  • Remove Mold From Your Bathtub...


    with this <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/how-to-remove-mold-bath-tub_n_2253611.html">beauty salon product</a>.




  • Use Bubble Gum To...


    fix <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/05/how-to-remove-cd-scratches_n_2247711.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home">scratches on CDs</a>.




  • You Can Use White Bread To...


    clean a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/03/how-to-clean-your-walls-with-white-bread_n_2234238.html">dirty wall</a>.





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