foto: YouTube/Neng Sopariah
Sticky dirt usually comes from sweat that comes out while sleeping.
15 April 2024 13:00
Brilio.net - Pillows are one of the items commonly used to support the neck and head while sleeping. Now you don't need to bother making your own pillow from kapok because many people sell pillows on the market. Generally, the pillows sold are designed in white.
Therefore, many people use pillowcases to protect their pillows so they don't get dirty easily. Even though it functions as a protector, pillowcases also need to be washed regularly, you know. This aims to keep the pillowcase clean and comfortable when used.
If you don't clean it regularly, your pillowcase can become filled with dust and dirt, you know. Sticky dirt usually comes from sweat that comes out while sleeping. Over time, this dirt can make the pillowcase turn yellow.
If this happens, the pillowcase will be difficult to clean even if you brush it vigorously. But don't worry, you don't need to rush to replace it with a new one, because there are still other ways to get rid of it.
photo: YouTube/Neng Sopariah
This method was demonstrated by YouTube user Neng Sopariah. In one of his uploads, he admitted to washing dirty pillowcases without bothering to brush them. He also only relies on simple ingredients at home, including 1 additional kitchen ingredient.
photo: YouTube/Neng Sopariah
Reported by BrilioFood on Sunday (15/4), the ingredients in question are detergent powder and bath soap. Meanwhile, the kitchen ingredient used is dish washing soap.
First of all, prepare a bucket. Then pour enough water into the bucket. If so, add enough detergent powder and dish soap. Stir so that the two ingredients are evenly mixed. Next, put in the pillowcase to be washed.
photo: YouTube/Neng Sopariah
"I soaked it for a few minutes," he said.
After finishing soaking, the YouTube user applied a bar of soap to the pillowcase, then rubbed it until it was completely clean. When you have finished checking, rinse the pillowcase until it is completely clean.
photo: YouTube/Neng Sopariah
After rinsing, immediately dry the pillowcase until dry. As a result, the pillowcase, which was initially covered in yellow stains, now looks bright again, like new. The stain that was attached has completely faded.
"This is a very clean result," he concluded.
How, it's really easy, right? You don't need to bother brushing dirty pillowcases because the stains will fade after using the cleaning agent. Since it was uploaded in April 2022, the YouTube user's video has been watched 4,760 times, you know.
How to care for pillowcases so that the color doesn't fade quickly.
To keep the color of your pillowcase from fading quickly, you can take the following steps:
1. Wash with cold water.
Use cold water when washing pillowcases, as hot water can speed up color fading.
2. Use a gentle detergent.
Choose a detergent that is gentle and does not contain excessive bleach, because detergent that is too harsh can damage fabric fibers and cause colors to fade.
3. Avoid drying directly in the sun.
If possible, dry the pillowcase in a shady place or use a dryer on low temperature. Direct sunlight can accelerate color fading.
4. Turn over and change positions.
When drying the pillowcase, occasionally turn it over and change its position so that the color is exposed to sunlight evenly.
5. Use fabric softener.
Use fabric softener when washing to maintain the softness of the fabric fibers and prevent color fading.
6. Maintain water quality.
Make sure the water used for washing is not too hard, because hard water can damage fabric fibers and accelerate color fading.
7. Avoid mixing with colored clothes.
When washing pillowcases, avoid mixing them with intensely colored clothes, because the dye in these clothes can transfer to the pillowcase and cause color fading.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
