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As you should know, everything related to bedding should be washed regularly and pillows do not escape this rule. In fact, it is important to disinfect them and remove any yellowish stains that have lodged there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, pillows can easily become a conducive environment for dust mites, viruses, and bacteria. These come, among other things, from sweat and dirt particles that form there over time. But despite the yellowish stains and odors that can emanate from your pillows, they don’t always need to be thrown away. This is even more valid if they are of good quality and have not exceeded a useful life of 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before taking such measures, instead, focus on low-cost cleaning tips to make them look better. Here are some methods to implement once a month to treat them effectively. This also applies to cushions and cushions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you can imagine, the main and most frequent reason is still sweating. And for good reason, your pillow will gradually and irreversibly turn yellow each night because of the latter. Body sweat penetrates the fibers of the pillow before subsequently appearing on the surface. But while perspiration is still the most common reason, other factors come into play, such as saliva. Pillows before and after washing \u2013 Source: onegoodthingbyjilee<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 3 effective methods to wash your yellowish pillows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lemon is an invaluable and very effective ally if you want to breathe new life into your pillows to sleep well with maximum comfort. The following trick will allow you to take advantage of the whitening and disinfecting properties of citrus fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 have 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To naturally lighten and soften the textile fibers of your pillow, a combination of baking soda and white vinegar is a perfect solution. In fact, you can count on the antibacterial and whitening action of these two elements to remove all the dirt, sweat and stains present on the pillow. In addition, this will also help to combat bad odors that may have become embedded in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To use them well, it’s very simple. Place your pillow in a bowl filled with hot water and add half a cup of white vinegar mixed with the same amount of baking soda. Let soak for 1 hour. Then choose a normal wash cycle and run it through the washing machine, then air dry it. It should be noted that baking soda can also be used to clean your mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideal to replace bleach, this anti-stain and anti-mite treatment consists of combining lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide) to whiten clothes. Ingredients that contain active ingredients capable of easily removing sweat or saliva stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To take advantage of its virtues, prepare a bucket of hot water in which you will put half a cup of lemon juice and twice as much hydrogen peroxide. Place the pillow in the bucket and leave it on for an hour. After this time, do a normal cycle in your washing machine to rinse the pillow and then let it dry in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To ensure optimal pillow washing, it is important to take into account a series of recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you choose to use a dryer, opt for a fresh air cycle. If it’s a feather pillow, add tennis balls to make it look stuffy. But be careful not to put more than two with the risk of damaging the drum of the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ear Care \u2013 Source: Pop Sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to washing, it is just as important to adopt preventive and beneficial measures for the correct maintenance of pillows so that they remain soft, clean and comfortable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can give your pillow a second line of defense against dead skin cells, sebum, or sweat. All you need to do is get a pillow protector to place under the pillowcase so that allergens don’t get in. Also, be sure to wash these covers every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is even more the case if you find that they are turning yellow. As for pillowcases, which are obviously the first to be exposed to our bodily fluids, once or twice a week is a correct frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While many people keep their pillows for a long time, it’s best to replace them after 2 or 3 years of use. In fact, after a while, the pillows lose firmness and can no longer properly support the head. However, their yellowing should not always be a reason to replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the filling of your pillows, washing instructions vary. Here’s how you should proceed with each type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bedroom is a place with humidity and heat, perfect conditions for the accumulation of bacteria, germs and other dirt. To avoid these indispositions, it is necessary to wash the sheets and duvet cover every two weeks, or even every week. There are also natural solutions to effectively clean your mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bedding sets and sheets should be washed regularly so that you can enjoy bedding that always smells fresh. Therefore, it is advisable to wash them at the right temperature, favoring heat. It is indeed a high temperature that will eliminate all the pathogens that have been able to nest in the microfibers of the sheets. However, always be sure to check the recommended temperature on the label. This will help you avoid altering the quality of your clothes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If your comforters and pillows have started to show a yellowish appearance, it’s natural. Over time, several factors, such as dust mites or sweat, affect the quality of bedding. Fortunately, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\n
The fluids we secrete contribute to the yellowing of the pillow that absorbs them. Moreover, this discoloration is not only an aesthetic concern, as it is proof that bacteria and mites have taken up residence at the heart of the fibers. And it is natural since these creatures especially like humidity so that it proliferates, which can cause conditions such as asthma, allergies or rhinitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/oreillers1.jpg\")
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2. White vinegar and baking soda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Lemon and hydrogen peroxide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Practical tips for washing your pillows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Use a pillow protector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Wash pillows 3 or 4 times a year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Replace pillows after 2 or 3 years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to wash pillows according to their type?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What about bedding and how often should it be washed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to wash sheets correctly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n