Have you ever noticed that your pillows lose their freshness and become unpleasantly yellowish? Don't worry, you're not the only one. Yellowing of pillows is inevitable due to sweat, natural oils and daily use, but that doesn't mean you have to put up with it.
In this article, we will reveal some simple but effective tricks to restore your pillows to their original whiteness. With these tips, your bed will look like a commercial again for a perfect night's rest.
Prepare the magic mixture
You will need:
- 1/2 cup dish detergent
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- A spoonful of laundry detergent
First, make a cleaning mixture of half a cup of dish detergent, a quarter cup of white vinegar, a quarter cup of baking soda, and a tablespoon of laundry detergent. Mix all these ingredients well. Place the pillows in the washing machine, add the prepared mixture and wash them in hot water with two rinse cycles. Then dry the pillows in the sun or in a tumble dryer on low heat, adding tennis balls or wool dryer balls to maintain fluffiness.
Photo: envatoWashing in the washing machine
- Installing the pillows: Place the pillows in the washing machine.
- Adding the mixture: Add the prepared mixture to the washing machine.
- Wash program: Wash the pillows in hot water with two rinse cycles. This will remove stubborn stains and refresh the pillows.
Drying
Dry the pillows in the sun or in a tumble dryer at a low temperature. To maintain fluffiness, add tennis balls or wool dryer balls to the dryer.
Homemade bleach
If you swear by homemade bleach, we have some suggestions below.
Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
Prepare a mixture of equal parts hydrogen peroxide (3% solution), baking soda and warm water. Soak the pillows in the solution and let them soak for a few hours or overnight. Then wash them in the washing machine as usual.
Lemon and salt
Mix the juice of one lemon, a tablespoon of salt and a liter of hot water. Soak the pillows in this solution and let them soak for at least an hour. After soaking, wash them in the washing machine on hot water.
Photo: envatoWhite vinegar and baking soda
Prepare a mixture of half a cup of white vinegar and a quarter cup of baking soda in a liter of water. Soak the pillows in the solution and let them soak for a few hours or overnight. Then wash them in the washing machine on hot water.
Borax
Dissolve half a cup of borax in hot water. Soak the pillows in the solution and let them soak for a few hours or overnight. Then wash them in the washing machine as usual.
Always test on an inconspicuous area of the fabric before using any bleaching agent. Let the laundry soak in the bleach solution for several hours or overnight for best results. Follow the fabric care instructions and avoid using too strong detergents on delicate materials.
With these simple tricks, your pillows will look like new again and your bed will look like a dream. Follow these steps and enjoy freshly bleached pillows!
