Q. Am I putting bleach in my wash?
A. It is quite possible that you are adding bleach in your wash without knowing it. Bleach comes in a number of forms, and have simmilar properties. Many commercialy available laundry detergents contain bleaches without being labeled specificly.
Some pre wash water treatments also contain bleach. You may be doubling up the dose of bleach without ever adding "bleach" to your wash.

Names to look for..
Sodium Percarbonate
hydrogen peroxide
Sodium carbonate
hydrogen peroxide
sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate
Sodium hypochlorite

The properties of Sodium hypochlorite bleach that make it effective for removing stains also result in cumulative damage to organic fibers such as cotton, and the useful lifespan of these materials will be shortened with regular bleaching.
The sodium hydroxide that is also found in many bleaches causes fiber degradation as well. Residual amounts of bleach not rinsed out will continue slowly degrading organic fibers in the presence of humidity.
Sheets and towels that rip easily demonstrate the costs of laundering with bleach. Hot water increases the activity of the bleach, owing to the thermal decomposition of hypochlorite which ultimately generates environmentally-undesirable chlorate.

It is best to consult with your chemical supplier and Laundry system designer for best outcomes.

Q. How to care for Pillows
A. When you purchase a pillow we recommend that you also purchase a pillow protector in the correct size to match your pillow. The pillow protector offers an additional barrier against dirt and oil and will lessen the need for pillow cleaning. Having at least two pillow protectors per pillow will allow you to have one in the wash while the other is being used on the pillow. These protectors are available in inexpensive spun bonded or cotton quilted for a little more.

Pillows can be machine washed, but their treatment depends upon the fill and the outer casing.

Foam core pillow
washing is not advised. Our spun bonded stain resistant case can be sponge cleaned, Dry flat and dry thorughly before reuse.

Synthetic/Polyester filled pillows
Gentle machine wash and a warm tumble dry. Dry thorughly before reuse.

Feather and down
Gentle machine wash and a warm tumble dry. Heat will destroy this fibre, so low heat is a must. It may take a long time to dry, but that is better than ruining it.
A detergent designed for wool is most suitable.