Can throw pillows be washed?

Decorative pillows add comfort and style to a room, but there’s more to know about them than meets the eye. Depending on the materials used, some decorative pillows can be machine-washed while others require hand-washing or dry-cleaning – all to prevent damage. For example, pillows made from delicate fabrics like silk or wool, or those with down feathers typically need special care and should be dry cleaned.

Fact

Sleep cleanses your brain.

When we sleep, cerebrospinal fluid flushes through the brain to wash away the day’s worth of harmful, excess proteins and toxins. Think about that on your next Netflix binge.

Myth

Coffee can stunt childhood development.

After numerous studies, no conclusive findings have been made to suggest a relationship between coffee consumption and impaired growth. The basis of this myth stems from the idea that caffeine in coffee can be the cause of osteoporosis, a vitamin D deficiency that makes the bones fragile.

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