by Choosing the perfect pillow for a great night’s sleep can be a chore in itself. There are so many bed pillows to choose from: feather pillows, down pillows, memory foam pillows, synthetic pillows, and the list goes on. Once you’ve found the perfect pillow, the last thing you want to do is throw it away because it’s stained. The best way to prevent dirt and stains on pillows is to use pillow covers, but it doesn’t always prevent staining. An expert has told you how to remove yellowing from your pillow using special cleaning products with and without a washing machine.
How to get yellow stains out of pillows in the washing machine
While most pillows are machine washable, some only require spot cleaning or dry cleaning. That’s why it’s important to check the pillow’s care labels before washing them this way.
Most of the time you can machine wash polyester, but memory foam is another story.
Joan Clark, a cleaning expert from Tips Bulletin, shared a solution that uses white vinegar to remove stains, which is also a great way to disinfect a mattress.
She said, “To whiten yellowed pillows, combine baking soda, vinegar, laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid in a small bowl and mix.
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How to get yellow stains out of pillows without a washing machine
If the pillow care label requires hand washing for cleaning, hand wash the pillow with a mild detergent to remove the yellow stains.
Joan advised, “Fill a large tub with hot water and add a quarter cup of laundry detergent to bleach the pillows. To bleach heavily soiled yellow pillows, use 1/4 cup bleach or 1/4 cup Borax. Avoid using boiling water to avoid damaging the fibers.”
Put your pillow in soapy water and gently knead it with your hands so that the detergent can pass through the material. Remove the pad and run it under cold water to rinse off any soap and dirt residue.
The cleaning professional warned: “Don’t twist the pillow off to avoid damaging the microfiber. Squeeze the material lightly to remove as much water as possible.”
If the care tag says not to tumble dry the pillow, place it outside to air dry and turn it occasionally. For a machine-dry safe pillow, put it in the dryer on low heat and add dryer balls or tennis balls to fluff it up.
For those who don’t want to use bleach, Joan suggested applying a small amount of baking soda to the stain and scrubbing the vinegar with an old toothbrush.
She said, “Use a vinegar-soaked brush to scrub the baking soda. Wipe away the grimy residue with a damp cloth.
“You can also add vinegar to a spray bottle and spray vinegar on clothes and baking soda. Let the chemicals boil a little and scrub with a toothbrush.
“Baking soda and vinegar are a dynamite combination that removes all kinds of stains from many surfaces.”
While pillows still need to be washed periodically to keep them sanitized and stain-free, the expert noted that special steps need to be taken to ensure they stay fresh between washes.
Joan said: “Make sure you encase your pillow in a pillow case, as well as pillowcases. Change them once a week with the bedclothes. If your pillows get particularly dirty from excessive sweating or other reasons, change them twice a week.”
When changing pillowcases, he suggested that homeowners spray the surface of the pillow with linen spray to keep them smelling good. This is also a good time to consider adding essential oils to the spray to promote good sleep, such as lavender and cedarwood scents.
The expert added: “It is essential to clean Machine Washable cushions with bleach at least twice a year. Always use a gentle spin and rinse cycle when washing cushions. Use dishwasher detergent or mild laundry detergent to clean delicate cushions as needed to prevent yellow cushions from forming.”
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