Brilio.net - Pillows are one of the household items that are quite important for making you sleep soundly. Currently, pillows are sold in various shapes and materials. You just choose according to your needs.
Pillows are usually deliberately fitted with bed sheets to avoid any stains. Even so, sometimes there are stains that remain on the pillow. If you leave it like that, the pillow will look full of yellowish stains .
Knowing this, most people immediately soak their pillows in a bleach solution. After soaking for a while, the stubborn stains on the pillow were gone.
But there's no need to worry if the stock of bleach at home is running out, because there are other ways to remove stains from pillows. The method was demonstrated by TikTok user @myversionofzen. At the beginning of the video, he shows the appearance of his pillow.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
Tricks to remove stains from pillows.
Instead of soaking the pillow in a cleaning solution, he has his own method. Quoted by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @myversionofzen, Tuesday (5/3), he was seen mixing 30 ml of hydrogen peroxide with one kitchen ingredient, namely dishwashing soap. Put the two ingredients in a spray bottle, then shake until completely mixed.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
After that, spray the cleaning solution onto the surface of the pillow. To ensure maximum cleanliness, he also sprinkles one other kitchen ingredient, namely baking soda, to taste on the surface of the pillow. So there are two kitchen ingredients used to clean pillows, namely dishwashing soap and baking soda.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
If so, don't rinse it straight away. Just leave the pillow for 6-8 hours until the baking soda and cleaning solution are completely absorbed.
photo: TikTok/@myversionofzen
After leaving it for 6-8 hours, rub the previously damp sponge over the surface of the pillow. Then let it sit and dry the pillow in the sun. Because it had been left to sit and scrubbed with a cleaning solution, the yellowish stain on the pillow immediately disappeared and nothing remained.
Factors that cause yellow stains to appear on pillows.
Pillows can turn yellow due to several factors. Here are some common causes of yellow stained pillows:
1. Sweat.
Human sweat contains oils, salts, and other substances that can leave residue on pillows during sleep. Over time, this residue can cause the pillow to turn yellow.
2. Body oil.
Natural oils produced by human skin can also leave stains on pillows. Like sweat, body oils can build up and cause discoloration on your pillow.
3. Dust.
Dust and other particles that collect around the bed can also cause the pillow to become dirty and yellow.
4. Smoker.
If someone smokes near the bed, the cigarette smoke and its particles can stick to the pillow and cause discoloration.
5. Use of cosmetics.
Using cosmetics such as facial cream or body lotion before bed can also leave residue on the pillow, causing the pillow to change color.
6. Environmental pollution.
Environmental factors such as air pollution, dust and humidity can also affect the color of the pillow.
To prevent pillows from turning yellow, it is important to wash pillowcases regularly and keep the bed overall clean. Using a pillow protector can help protect your pillow from dirt and stains. In addition, washing your pillow regularly according to care instructions can help keep it clean and reduce the chance of the pillow becoming discolored.