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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.
2. White vinegar and baking soda
To naturally lighten and soften the textile fibers of your pillow, a combination of baking soda and white vinegar is a perfect solution. You can in fact rely on the antibacterial and whitening effects of these two elements to remove all the dirt, sweat and stains on the pillow. In addition, this also helps combat any bad odors that may have stuck in it.
To use them well it is very simple. Place your pillow in a basin filled with hot water and add 1/2 cup of white vinegar mixed with an equal amount of baking soda. Allow to soak for 1 hour. Then select a normal wash cycle and run it through the washing machine, then air dry. It should be noted that baking soda can also be used to clean your mattress.
3. Lemon and hydrogen peroxide
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