Most people wash their pillowcases regularly but forget the knee pillow entirely. It spends every night against your skin, though, so it collects the same sweat, skin cells and body oils.
A good rule of thumb
Treat your knee pillow cover like a pillowcase. Many people wash pillowcases weekly, and a cover that sits between your legs all night deserves the same schedule. Wash it more often in hot weather, during pregnancy or if you're a warm sleeper.
Why you wash the cover, not the pillow
Most knee pillows are memory foam, and memory foam generally shouldn't go in the washing machine. The foam can break down and take a long time to dry. A removable cover solves that: the cover goes in the wash, and the foam stays in good shape. Check your pillow's label for how to care for the foam itself.
A simple washing routine
- Take the cover off and set the pillow aside to air out.
- Machine wash the cover with your bedding, following the care label.
- Dry it completely before putting it back on the pillow, so no moisture gets trapped against the foam.
- Give the foam a little time near an open window or in a bright room while the cover is in the wash.
The two-cover trick
The easiest way to stay on schedule is to own two covers. One is on the pillow, one is clean and ready. Wash day becomes a quick swap instead of a night without your pillow. That's why Komfie comes in a 2-pack.
When to replace a cover
- The fabric has pilled or feels rough.
- It's stretched out and slides around the pillow.
- It still smells after a wash.
A new cover makes an old pillow feel new again, and keeps a perfectly good foam pillow out of the landfill.
Komfie fits most knee pillows at 9.8 x 7.9 x 6.3 inches, and it's machine washable. Covered by our 30-day Love It or Your Money Back guarantee.
Komfie Knee Pillow CoverSingle or 2-pack