How to Wash a Samsonite Travel Pillow

Hand washing's easiest in a sink.

Travel pillows are comfortable and can make traveling easier, but they can get grimy after a few trips. Most Samsonite travel pillows have a removable, machine washable cover, but the pillow underneath can still get stained or start to smell. When this happens, it's best to hand wash the pillow.

Things You'll Need

• Mild liquid detergent
• Sink
• Cold water
• Shower rod

Instructions

1. Unplug the side valve and deflate the travel pillow. Make sure to plug it back up once it's deflated, so that no water gets inside of it.

2. Close the drain and pour a quarter-sized dollop of liquid detergent into the sink.

3. Fill the sink halfway with cold water. Agitate the water with your hand to mix in the liquid detergent.

4. Submerge the travel pillow in the water. Rub the travel pillow against itself. Let it sit for five minutes.

5. Drain the sink.

6. Rinse the pillow under cold running water for three minutes or until the water runs clear.

7. Gently wring out the pillow and hang it to dry on the shower rod.

Tips & Warnings

• If the pillow has a stain, treat it with a stain remover before hand washing it.

• You can also hand wash the pillow in a tub or a bucket.

References

• "Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home"; Martha Stewart, 2006