Many people’s pillows are a little yellowed due to less cleaning or other reasons. When sleeping, I worry about whether there are mites or something like that. Here are a few tips to quickly clean the yellowed pillows. Pillow to make him look brand new. Get it quickly.
Tips on how to wash yellow pillows
1. Baking soda cleaning method
Nowadays, most pillows can be washed in the washing machine. Washing powder, bleach and baking soda, let these solutions and water fully blend together, then put the pillow in and stir it back and forth. You can see the different changes before and after the pillow is dried. The pillow becomes white and smooth, and it seems to sleep well. It also smells better.
2. Salt water cleaning method
When the pillow turns yellow or is accidentally stained with blood, soak the yellowed area in cold water and rub it back and forth, then add some salt and detergent Just follow the usual steps for washing clothes, and the stains will disappear after a while.
3. Mung bean cleaning method
When the pillow is moldy and smelly, using mung bean to clean it has good results. Place fresh mung beans on the moldy area, rub them vigorously back and forth until the moldy spots disappear, and then rinse them with clean water.
Large areas of yellowing
1. Prepare laundry detergent, washing powder, bleach and sand for later use.
2. Boil a pot of water, then pour the boiled water into the washing machine, about one-third of the water is needed, then pour in laundry detergent, washing powder, sand, bleach, and let them Mix it up.
3. After all the preparations are done and the detergent is fully mixed, you can put the pillow core into it. Choose the standard cleaning method. After washing for a while, pause for a while, turn the pillow over, and then continue washing! Yellow stains can generally be removed.
Why do latex pillows turn yellow?
Latex pillows are very comfortable and healthy, but some families will ask: Latex pillows will turn yellow after being used for a period of time. Is this true? Is it because I bought a fake? Or it was not cleaned properly? Let me tell you the answer to this question simply. Natural latex pillows are extracted from rubber trees. Natural latex is a very healthy and environmentally friendly substance. However, this substance is extremely easy to oxidize and will turn yellow when exposed to the air for a long time. This is very normal. In addition, exposure to the sun will accelerate the oxidation of the outer layer. After natural latex is oxidized, its color slowly changes from milky white to yellow, from soft to hard. If this happens to a latex pillow, it at least proves that you have bought a fake. The possibility is small. Latex pillows have good breathability and moisture absorption, so when you sweat a lot, you usually only need to blow dry them with a hair dryer. For latex pillows that have been used for a period of time, proper cleaning methods can keep the pillow clean and hygienic.
How to clean kapok pillows
Kapok pillows are divided into kapok pillow cores and pillowcases. Pillow cores are generally not washable. If it is clearly marked on it, they are not washable. Then be sure not to try it, lest the kapok fibers get stuck with water and may become knotted or stained. If there is no clear sign that it is not washable, you must also pay attention to the cleaning method.
How to clean kapok pillowcases and pillow cores:
1. Use mild laundry detergent for washing.
2. Put the pillow into the washing powder solution, and keep squeezing the pillow with your hands until it is clean. The excess washing liquid must be squeezed out.
3. Rinse the pillow with water until it is clean, and finally squeeze out the excess water.
4. Lay the pillow flat to dry in the sun, which will make it softer and fluffier.
Warm reminder: Kapok pillows should not be washed too often to avoid deformation and affecting their service life. It is generally advisable to clean once every six months. The maintenance of kapok pillows mainly depends on daily routine. Take the kapok pillow to the sun regularly. The pillowcases need to be washed a little more often. It can prevent moisture and bacteria from growing very well.