New white bedding might give a classy bedroom look but give it a few weeks and it has often lost its fresh appearance. Instead sweat, makeup and a host of other things can leave the once pristine sheets, pillows and pillow cases yellow and grubby.
But no matter how much they are washed it can be hard to get the results you want. Now cleaning fans have shared their top tips for cleaning pillows, particularly those that are covered in yellow stains, reports The Express.
And they have come up with solutions which they say can beat all stains - whatever their cause. The yellow-look can often be caused by people sweating while they sleep which sees moisture seeping through the pillowcase and onto their pillow.
However there are other reasons for discoloured pillows including hair, especially if it’s particularly oily, or when people go to bed with wet or damp hair. Some makeup and skincare products can also be a culprit - and these stains need to be tackled regularly or they are likely to build up.
Fans of cleaning expert Mrs Hinch have turned to cleaning pages to share their recommendations for cleaning pillows and removing stains. One poster asked for help saying her pillow cases were covered in yellow stains.
Hannah Webster wrote: “Hi, how does everyone remove yellow stains from their pillows, mine is covered in them. I’ve tried using baking soda and white vinegar but the stains are still there. What else can I try?”
It is important to know that the longer the yellow stains are there, the harder they’ll be to get rid of. This means getting cleaning as soon as you notice any type of yellowing.
Technically, households should be washing their pillows a minimum of twice a year, regardless of stains. The Facebook post received over 300 comments from other cleaning enthusiasts ready to share their top laundry tips when it comes to cleaning pillows.
While there was a vast array of cleaning product suggestions, the most popular was to use a dishwasher tablet. Cat Christine said: “Use a dishwasher tablet in your washing machine. It’s a no-effort hack to get all the stains off in just one wash cycle.”
Sandra Moore commented: “I always use a dishwasher tablet to wash my pillows and any white laundry. My whites and pillows have never looked so white.”
Mandy Williams-Moss wrote: “Add a dishwasher tablet to your washing machine when cleaning your pillow with nothing else and it’ll come out gleaming.” Steven Reader replied: “Nothing has given me better results when washing my pillow than a dishwasher tablet has.”
Dishwasher tablets do not only give effective cleaning results but they are such a cheap kitchen staple. A pack of 30 dishwasher tablets can be picked up from Asda for £1.34. This works out as 4p per tablet.
Other Mrs Hinch fans suggested using soda crystals to remove yellow stains from pillows. Rachel Allen said: “I add a cup of soda crystals to my washing machine when cleaning my pillows. It works wonders.”
Lyn Keith commented: “I’ve never seen better results than what soda crystals offer.” Sylvia Smith advised: “Use soda crystals. Not only will it remove pillow stains but it also helps to keep the washing machine clean.”
Meanwhile the suggestions came with a warning of one not to use. Sharon Bardin added: “Don’t use white vinegar in your washing machine, it damages it. Use soda crystals instead.”
