Have your pillows lost their luster? No need to replace them right away. To make them look like new again, there are very simple and effective methods to whiten them. We present them all to you in detail.
Why are your sheets and pillowcases turning yellow?
Where do the dark and yellow stains on your pillowcase come from? Night sweating is the main cause of this phenomenon. During the night, your pillow absorbs everything, which, in addition to the appearance of halos, can facilitate the proliferation of dust mites. But don't panic, the yellowing of your white bed linen is not inevitable. Thanks to our ultra-secret grandmother's tips, you will be able to make your favorite pillowcase look like new again. For this, you will only need a few natural products and a lot of elbow grease.
7 Grandma's Tips for Whitening Your Pillowcases
But then, how to whiten your yellowed pillowcase? Baking soda, lemon juice, baking powder, Marseille soap... We give you all the proven solutions to get rid of stains.
Lemon juice
Lemon is a natural whitener and disinfectant. Plus, it gives your sheets and pillow a fresh scent. To clean and whiten your pillowcase, add the juice of 10 lemons to a tub of hot water and soak the fabric for two hours. Then simply wash the pillow in the washing machine with your usual products.
White vinegar
A cup of white vinegar in a large bath of hot water works wonders. Once this solution is prepared, all you have to do is soak your bed linen in it for an hour and put it in the machine. When it comes out, your pillowcase will have regained all its shine.
Soda crystals and bleach
Take precautions with this method, as bleach and soda crystals are very strong materials. Wearing gloves, and paying close attention to splashes, mix a cup of bleach , a cup of soda crystals and detergent in a tray of hot water. Leave to soak overnight and put in the drum of your machine. The result will be perfect.
Baking soda
Baking soda (not to be confused with soda crystals) is a food and household substance with multiple uses. But it is also very useful for washing yellow fabric. As with white vinegar, simply mix a cup of baking soda in hot water and soak the pillowcase. It's a very gentle technique.
Hydrogen peroxide + lemon juice
If lemon juice did not remove all the stains, you can add hydrogen peroxide . For doses, mix twice as much hydrogen peroxide as lemon juice in your solution. Then let the pillow soak for a full hour, before putting it in the machine.
Marseille soap
Marseille soap is not just a cosmetic product, it is also an excellent way to whiten laundry. For this, you need 25 g of grated Marseille soap, and a tablespoon of baking soda. Add 3 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice and a cup of water to it. For the preparation, you must melt the small pieces of Marseille soap in boiling water.
Laundry and the washing machine
In many cases, washing in the washing machine should be sufficient. You just need a program hot enough to make the stains disappear forever. For greater efficiency, you can use one of the soaking methods mentioned above before machine washing.
After washing: the importance of drying
To dry your pillowcase , choose open air and sunlight. This solution will make it easier to whiten your yellowed pillow and will also help sanitize it. You can also opt for the dryer, but you must use the correct program to avoid harming your pillow. To be sure not to make a mistake in choosing the program and temperature, carefully study the label on your pillowcase.
How to prevent your pillow from turning yellow again?
There are several solutions to guarantee the new whiteness of your pillow. First of all, don't hesitate to invest in a quality pillow protector. This will provide an extra layer between the pillow and the case to protect the linen from bodily fluids. You can even find models with thermoregulatory properties to reduce your sweating.
Second thing, don't forget to machine wash your pillowcase regularly. We recommend washing approximately every 2 weeks for the pillowcase and every 6 months for the pillow.
Finally, do not exceed the lifespan of your pillow. Even when well maintained, a pillow can remain in good condition for up to 3 years. After this time, your pillow will be covered in dust mites and the yellow stains will be increasingly difficult to eradicate.
It is therefore better to buy a completely new product rather than continuing to wear out your old pillow.
Conclusion: where to find your new pillowcase?
At Bonsoirs , we offer you excellent quality household linen and bed linen . Cotton percale , cotton satin , cotton, organic, washed linen ... All materials are represented to effectively protect and decorate your bolsters and pillows.
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