Why do pillows stain yellow? You may see them when you change the sheets, but few know where they come from. Remove them quickly as they can be a health hazard.
Yellow stains on your pillow are not only unattractive, they can also be detrimental to your health. The stains are the residue of sweat, sebum, make-up and cosmetics, especially lotions and oils, which penetrate deep into the material during the few hours of sleep. How do you get rid of these stains?
How to remove yellow stains from pillows? You’d better get rid of them. They are a health hazard
Stains promote moisture, which is a quick way for bacteria and mould to grow. They can lead to a weakened immune system, coughing, sneezing, skin irritations, allergies or hay fever. It pays to wash pillows and change sheets regularly to avoid health problems.
How to get rid of yellow stains?
- Baking soda is irreplaceable in this case. Mix a few teaspoons with water so that the mixture has the consistency of a paste, then apply it to the stains and leave it on for a few hours.
The soda will penetrate the fabric and remove the dirt. Then wipe the fabric with a damp cloth and the stains will disappear.
TikTok user @carolina.mccauley, who regularly shares household tips and tricks on her account, also had an interesting idea. First of all, she stresses that you shouldn’t overload or overfill your washing machine. After putting the pillows in the machine, she added half a cup of baking soda to the drum. In the detergent drawer, she poured fine washing powder and added 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide. In the softener drawer, she added half a cup of vinegar and a few drops of eucalyptus oil to help kill the dust mites. Finally, she put the balls of wool in the dryer to prevent the pillow stuffing from clumping. Done!
How to wash pillows in the washing machine? The answer is not clear-cut. A lot depends on the filling
Wondering how to wash pillows in the washing machine?
- If they have a synthetic filling, add a few tennis balls to the drum so that the filling does not clump.
- For feather pillows , remember that the maximum temperature is 40 degrees Celsius.
- Also, they should not be dried in a tumble dryer. It is best to put them outside and roll them over from time to time to allow the filling to ‘break in’.
