[header] How to wash feather pillows [title] Take the pillow out of the pillowcase. [step] If the pillow is inside a pillow protector (a zippered, padded pillowcase), take it out of that as well. [title] Check the pillow for any rips or holes. 
[step] Be sure to check along the seams. If there are any rips or tears, you will need to sew them back up.