White and very clean cushions, whether on the bed or on the sofa, it doesn’t matter because they are essential and it is a pleasure to be able to use them and show them at their best.

These  act as a headrest  when you want to rest and relax. They are a very soft support, but are also  beautiful to look at when placed on the bed or sofa.

For this reason, all women in the world would like to always have white, very clean pillows  in their kitchens and bedrooms.

White and spotless pillows, which is why they get dirty quickly.

Pillows usually  turn yellow after a few uses  , because they accumulate sebum and sweat and get dirty easily. They can also be washed several times a week, although they lose their good smell and clean, pure color immediately afterwards.

Obviously washing them every day is impossible, it is not comfortable, especially not in winter, because  with low temperatures they do not dry.  By drying them at home, leaning on heat sources,  you still run the risk of using them or keeping them still damp.  The end result would be bad because eventually the pillows would smell musty  instead of clean  .

Dry clean them, grandma’s advice

So the valid alternative is to dry clean them.  The practical and functional remedy comes directly from our grandmothers  , who, like cleaning and tricks at no cost, are truly unbeatable. Anyone who has baking soda at home, which is one of the allies that  no one could ever give up  . Baking soda is also great in this case, it allows you to have  white and very clean cushions in a short time. 

Among other things  , baking soda should be used in small quantities  , without water. The product allows you to sanitize and refresh the cushions by spraying the surface and leaving it to act for a maximum of one hour. If you want to have an even more interesting effect, you can mix  baking soda and drops of oil of any fragrance.  The result will be fabulous.

To remove it after the exposure time has elapsed  , use a brush or simply a vacuum cleaner. Baking soda is used because it has a fantastic cleaning and absorbing action.  However, the addition of oil allows you to give the pillow a good smell  and eliminate germs and bacteria.

Talcum powder, another valid remedy against stains

A second remedy features talcum powder, which since ancient times has been used to soothe redness on children’s skin, to counteract irritation, sweat, and to dry out skin moisture. In the same way and  due to the same absorbent properties,  it is capable of absorbing grease from the cushions and eliminating all stains.

Simply sprinkle the pillow with talcum powder and  let it sit for a few hours,  then in the same way as with baking soda, use a brush to remove excess dust or a vacuum cleaner, which is undoubtedly more comfortable.

How to use vinegar and other natural products that we have at home

These two remedies are accompanied by vinegar,  which refreshes and eliminates bad odors from the pillow quickly. Then you pour vinegar into a bucket of water, then dip a cloth in the solution, wring it well because it should not be wet at all.

To the solution obtained, you can add a few drops of essential oil of your choice among various fragrances. Orange, tangerine, lavender are indicated, which also help you relax and sleep. Then  wipe the damp cloth over the pillow  and then let it dry in the sun or air.

You can’t miss  lemon and salt  , which have an incredible stain-removing cleaning action on all fabrics. In fact, lemon was once used to revive the natural whiteness of clothes, while salt is known for its great degreasing and antibacterial properties. Then, the two products are mixed until you obtain a paste that is sprinkled directly on the pillow, in small quantities.

Particular attention is paid to where there are stains  with a damp cloth. Let it work for an hour. Once the necessary time has passed, it can be removed with a dry cloth or, failing that, a clean cloth. Eventually, the pillow will look like it was freshly washed or just purchased.

Marseille soap

The last remedy for white, stain-free pillows  is the use of Marseille soap.

You only need to pour a glass into a liter of warm water.  Soak a cloth  in the solution, squeeze it very well and rub it on the pillow. Then let it dry, the pillows will be perfect.