foto: Instagram/@ka.laundry_
Brilio.net - Pillows are one of the important items that accompany you to sleep every night. Unfortunately, this item is often neglected in its maintenance. In fact, if used for too long without being cleaned or replaced, pillows can become a nest for mold and dirt. The most common signs are the appearance of black spots on the surface of the pillow, which indicates mold growth due to moisture trapped inside.
Mold on pillows not only ruins the appearance, but can also pose a health risk. Mold spores inhaled while sleeping can trigger respiratory problems, allergies, or skin irritation, especially for those who have high sensitivity. In addition, moldy pillows can also emit an unpleasant odor, which of course interferes with sleep comfort.
The main cause of moldy pillows is moisture, which can come from sweat, saliva, or a room environment that is not well ventilated. To prevent this, pillows need to be cared for regularly by washing according to the material, drying them until they are completely dry, and using pillowcases that can absorb moisture. But if they are already moldy and full of black spots, the pillows must be cleaned in a special way.
Luckily, an Instagram user @ka.laundry_ once shared a simple trick in washing moldy pillows to make them white again. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only relying on simple ingredients, one of which came from the kitchen. As reported by brilio.net on Wednesday (8/1), the ingredients in question are dishwashing soap and bleach.
photo: Instagram/@ka.laundry_
To be more precise, prepare a bowl and mix the two ingredients together. After that, stir until completely mixed. Then apply the liquid directly to the dirty area on the pillow. Make sure you use an old toothbrush to apply it so that it is more even.
photo: Instagram/@ka.laundry_
Well, after applying, immediately rub it with a brush until clean. If the surface of the pillow dries, add more liquid and continue rubbing until clean. You can do this rubbing process evenly over the entire part of the pillow that is dirty and full of black spots.
photo: Instagram/@ka.laundry_
Shortly after being given bleach and soap, the surface of the pillow will return to white again. If it is like that, immediately rinse the pillow using running water, then squeeze and dry it. If you want it to be easier, you can use a washing machine to rinse and dry the pillow. That way, it will look shinier and of course comfortable to use.
This video about pillow washing tricks has been watched more than 15 thousand times on Instagram. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most netizens even admitted to getting new useful knowledge after watching the video.
"Hopefully the knowledge is useful, sis, it really helps those who run a thrift business," said Instagram @velicia_store.99.
"After that, rinse it or dry it straight away," asked the Instagram account @nova.sypith.
"Rinse it, sis, to remove the bleach smell," said the Instagram account @ka.laundry_.
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