Soda and vinegar

A mixture of table vinegar and baking soda is great for removing not only stains, but also unpleasant odors.

  1. Take half a glass of soda and half a glass of vinegar and mix them well.
  2. Place the pillow in the washing machine.
  3. Add a mixture of vinegar and soda to the powder compartment.
  4. Wash the product on the appropriate washing mode, which is indicated on the label.

If the label has not been preserved, then follow a few rules:

  • Choose a low temperature wash cycle, no more than 40 degrees.
  • Do not use high spin speed, 400 rpm is enough.
  • To prevent the filler from clumping, put tennis balls in the washing machine along with the pillow. balls.

When the product is washed, it is recommended to dry it in the fresh air, for example, on the balcony.

soda and vinegar

A mixture of cleaning agents

To clean almost any stain, you need to mix one glass of dishwashing liquid, any washing powder and bleach.

  1. Pour water into a basin, add the resulting mixture and stir well. It is better to use hotter water.
  2. When the products are completely dissolved in water, place the pillow there and hold it for 30-40 minutes.
  3. When the product is well saturated with water, transfer it to the washing machine and turn on the appropriate washing mode. There is no need to add anything else to the detergent compartment.

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Lemon and hydrogen peroxide

One of the most popular folk remedies for removing yellow stains, as well as eliminating unpleasant odors.

  1. Mix half a glass of lemon juice and one glass of hydrogen peroxide. If you don’t have lemons on hand, you can use citric acid dissolved in water.
  2. Add the resulting mixture to a basin of hot water and place the pillow there for 1 hour.
  3. Then put the product in the washing machine and turn on the rinse cycle.

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Soda and essential oil

If yellow stains have appeared on your pillow, but you don’t want to wash the pillow, you can make a dry cleaning agent for local use.

  1. To do this, mix half a glass of baking soda and 10 drops of tea tree essential oil.
  2. Apply the finished mixture to the stains and leave on 40-50 minutes for the product to work.
  3. When the required time has passed, thoroughly rub the treated areas with a brush.
  4. Then remove the remaining soda and dry the pillow in the fresh air.

tea tree essential oil

How to prevent your pillow from getting dirty

To keep your pillow clean for as long as possible, follow these simple rules:

  • It is advisable to wash your pillows twice a year. Put a few tennis balls in the washing machine with the product; they will prevent the filler from clumping. If the cover is white, it is recommended to add bleach to the washing powder when washing. Choose a mode with a temperature no higher than 40 degrees and a spin no more than 400 revolutions per minute.
  • Do not dry the product in bright sunlight. It is better to do this in the shade in the fresh air.
  • If you do not take care of your pillows, it is recommended to change them every 3-4 years. If you treat them carefully, they will last 5-6 years.
  • If you do not have the opportunity to wash the pillow yourself, then at least once a year go to the dry cleaner.

We have shown the simplest and most popular ways to deal with yellow stains on pillows, and all you have to do is apply them and then the pillows will regain their pleasant smell and whiteness.