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If your duvets and pillows have a yellowed appearance, it is only natural. Over time, various factors such as dust mites or sweat affect the quality of the bedding. Luckily, it’s possible to make yellowed pillows snow-white with the right tricks. Discover three simple and effective washing methods as well as some practical tips for always clean laundry.
As you must know, everything related to bedding should be washed regularly, and pillows are no exception to this rule. It is indeed important to disinfect them and remove any yellowish stains that have settled there.
Plus, pillows can easily become an environment that encourages dust mites, viruses and bacteria. These come, among other things, from sweat and dirt particles that form there over time. But despite the yellowish stains and odors that can come from your pillows, it’s not always necessary to throw them away. This is even more true if they are of good quality and have not exceeded a lifespan of 2 years.Before taking such measures, focus instead on inexpensive cleaning tips to keep them looking better. Here are some methods you should use once a month to treat it effectively. These also apply to pillows and neck rolls.What causes yellowing pillows?
As you can already imagine, the main and most common reason remains sweating. And for good reason, because of the latter, your pillow will gradually and irrevocably turn yellow every night. Body sweat penetrates the fibers of the pillow before subsequently appearing on the surface. But although sweat remains the most common cause, other factors also play a role, such as saliva.
The fluids we secrete contribute to the yellowing of the pillow that absorbs them. In addition, this discoloration is not only an aesthetic problem, as it is evidence that bacteria and mites have settled in the heart of the fibers. And it’s completely natural, as these creatures are particularly fond of spreading moisture, which can lead to conditions such as asthma, allergies or rhinitis.
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Pillow before and after washing – Source: onegoodthingbyjilee
Here are 3 effective methods to wash your yellowed pillows:
1. Hot water and lemon
Lemon is an invaluable and very effective ally if you want to give new life to your pillows to sleep well and with optimal comfort. You can use the following trick to take advantage of the whitening and disinfecting properties of citrus fruits.
Start by boiling 2.5 liters of water and add 6 glasses of lemon juice. Then soak the pillow in this lemon water for about 2 hours. All you need to do is wash the pillow with soapy water to remove stains before rinsing and drying it. Feel free to add more water so that the pillow is completely submerged in the solution.
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