What could be nicer than slipping into bed after changing the sheets… But before that, you have to wash and change the bed linen. Marks and stains on the mattress can appear over time… Just like on neck pillow. You don’t understand why your pillow has yellowed? You’re not alone in this situation. Over time, unsightly marks come to color the pillows. Fortunately, it is possible to reduce or even eliminate these marks with a few tips… What wash and what products should I use? Laundry detergent, bicarbonate of soda or even white vinegar, find out how to whiten a yellowed pillow!
Why Has My Pillow Turned Yellow?
The immaculate whiteness of your pillows is now a distant memory… But rest assured, this is completely normal. Over time, your feather pillow, your duvet, your pillowcase and your bed cover age… Their life cycle is not eternal! Yellowing of the pillow can be explained by different reasons. The pillowcase provides protection for the neck pillow, but that is not always enough! Perspiration can penetrate the pillowcase and infiltrate the pillow. This is the primary cause of yellow stains: perspiration. During the night, the human body can secrete perspiration, which contributes to creating these unsightly marks linked to humidity. Saliva can also be responsible for a yellowed pillow. Finally, it is also important to know that perspiration and saliva can increase the proliferation of bacteria and mites tenfold… These little creatures are more than fond of humidity! Over time, these marks and yellowing can become more and more visible, which is why it is important to know a few good tips for effectively washing your pillows.
How To Whiten Your Pillows or Neck Pillow?
Several tips will allow you to give your pillows a new lease of life and above all, a certain whiteness! Find out which method to use and which products to use!
Machine Washing
Can machine cleaning get rid of yellowing on your pillows? The answer is yes… But be careful, you have to choose a suitable program, that is to say a program hot enough to wash your pillows, i.e. at 90°C. You also have to use a specific mixture: detergent, soda crystals and bleach. This preparation can be placed directly inside the machine but you can also soak your neck pillows beforehand. Once the washing is finished, don’t forget to dry your pillows well in the sun to remove all the moisture! Also note that the sun and more particularly UV rays are known for their UV action.
Lemon Juice
Yellow lemon juice is formidable for getting rid of yellow stains! This natural product has many virtues including that of whitening yellowed linens! In addition, lemon leaves a pleasant sweet scent in its wake… How to whiten your pillows with lemon? To do this, you have different options. You can extract the juice from the lemons and put it in your machine, with your laundry detergent. You can also mix the juice in a large volume of boiling water and soak your pillows. Don’t forget to dry your pillows in the sun after washing to remove the moisture!
White Vinegar And Baking Soda
Here’s another of the best tips for whitening your neck pillow… The baking soda and white vinegar mixture! These two products are very effective for getting rid of yellow stains. How to use these products to restore the beautiful look of your bedding and whiten your pillows? To do this, you can mix a cup of white vinegar and a cup of baking soda. You can use this mixture in hot water and let it soak for a long time or directly in the washing machine. You now have all the cards in hand to whiten your pillows. Machine wash with detergent, soda crystals and bleach, lemon juice or even a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda… Choose the homemade tip that suits you best to find a bedding free of impurities and bacteria! Maintaining your neck pillows, mattresses and bed linen is very important because it also guarantees the quality of your sleep!
