Use these sure-fire steps to keep throw pillows of all materials, shapes, and styles looking their best.

Luckily, throw pillows are easy to wash!

Use our step-by-step guide to check that your throw pillows stay looking (and smelling!)

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While some pillow inserts are sewn into their cases, others are removable.

Take inventory: is there hardware on your pillow like a zipper?

Are there visible stains that need treatment first?

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Is the inside of your pillow stuffed with cotton, foam, or feathers?

Still, rarely, they must be cleaned.