Can latex pillows be exposed to the sun?

In life, many people often take out their bedding to dry in the sun. Because the bedding will become a little dry if it is not exposed to the sun for a long time, and there will often be some mites on the surface of the bedding in the house. These mites will be killed after being exposed to the sun, and the moisture in the quilt can also be removed. Some people even take their pillows outside to dry in the sun. So, can latex pillows be exposed to the sun?

1. Can latex pillows be exposed to the sun?

Latex pillows are made from the sap of rubber trees. Latex is an easily oxidizable substance. Although natural latex itself is a very good material, it is very easy to oxidize after being used for a period of time. Moreover, the color of oxidized natural latex will become darker and harder, and it will lose its original properties. Therefore, it is impossible to prevent the oxidation process fundamentally, so latex pillows must avoid direct sunlight and should not be exposed to the sun to avoid accelerating the oxidation of the mattress.

If a latex pillow turns yellow after being used for a period of time, does it mean that you bought a fake latex pillow? In fact, it is not that serious. In fact, you may have bought a real natural latex pillow. However, such a shortcoming also makes people feel helpless. If the latex mattress products are properly maintained outside, such a situation will occur at least 2 years later, which is easy to accept. As long as it is a natural latex product, it will undergo an oxidation reaction with the air after a period of use, and the color will gradually turn yellow, so there is no need to worry too much.

2. How to clean and maintain latex pillows?

As we all know, latex pillows have so many benefits, so the price is naturally quite high. At the same time, good latex pillows are cream-colored and not resistant to stains. So how do we clean and maintain it? The first thing to be clear is that latex pillows are washable. But it is best to hand wash rather than throwing it directly into the washing machine. Because latex pillows are very soft, they may be damaged if placed directly in the washing machine. When washing by hand, be careful not to rub too hard. When rinsing, it is best to squeeze out most of the water with your hands first, and then absorb it with a dry towel.

Here I would like to remind everyone that it is best not to wash latex pillows frequently. Usually, if there is dust, just brush it off a few times. For small areas of dirt, just wipe them with a damp cloth. Of course, you can also buy a special pillowcase to prevent it from getting dirty. When it is not used for a long time, we can clean it first. Because there is air in the middle of the latex pillow, you can use a vacuum bag to remove the air before storing it. However, when storing it, do not put heavy objects on top to prevent it from deforming and not being able to rebound.

Although latex pillows are more expensive than ordinary pillows, they are still very cost-effective if they are properly maintained. This is the end of this article for now, I hope it will be helpful to you.