Can you wash feather pillows? Yes, as long as you follow this expert advice to avoid an expensive mistake

Mattress laying over a ladder shelf, with a pile of three pillows next to it.

If you’ve recently splashed out and invested in a set of feather and down pillows, you may now be wondering if you can wash feather pillows, and if so, how.

In short, the answer is yes, you can wash feather pillows either by hand or in the washing machine, but there’s some important advice to follow before you do to ensure you protect your purchase.