How To Get Your Mattress And Pillows White Again

Everything in your house needs to be maintained, or at least most of the stuff needs to be cleaned. So do your pillows and mattress. Your pillows and mattress are very vulnerable to visible stains and discoloration. They can also be  a breeding ground for house dust mites and unpleasant odors.

Would you also like to get rid of these stains and be left with beautiful, clean white fabric? Of course ! Learn how to get your pillows and mattress white again today.

 Why are my pillows so yellow?

You may be wondering why your pillows discolor so much over time. Believe it or not, one of the biggest causes is sweat.

When we sleep, our body sweats. Depending on the material your pillow is made of, this sweat will soak in here. When the sweat dries, it leaves a yellow stain on the pillow. 

It doesn’t matter what kind of cushion cover you use, your sweat will pass through it and soak into the cushion. This causes those yellow spots and can create a breeding ground for dust mites. All this happens because sweat creates a certain humidity. This makes it the perfect environment for dust mites. These animals can cause respiratory problems as well as allergic reactions. That is why it is very important to keep your pillow clean.

Keeping your pillows clean is more important than you might think. Read on to find out what condition your pillows are in and how to avoid potential problems in the future.

Be careful about exposure to sunlight

Another reason your pillow may change color is due to exposure to the sun. This happens when the cushions are exposed to the sun for a long time. This can also cause your pillows to turn yellow.

The problem is the process by which the pillows are whitened. These agents break down when exposed to sunlight, gradually changing the color of your pillows. So be careful about exposing your pillows to sunlight.

How do you make your pillow white again?

Your pillows should actually be washed three times a year. This is enough to make them look fantastic.

Let’s see how to wash them.

First, you need to make sure your pillows don’t have yellow stains yet or are at least mostly white. Otherwise you will not achieve the desired results. Then you prepare a homemade whitener.

Ingredients

• 3 liters of water
• 1/4 cup (62 ml) lemon juice
• 1 cup (250 ml) hydrogen peroxide

Preparation

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Then set it aside to whiten your pillows.

Let’s take a look at the entire whitening process. 

Ingredients

• Hot or boiled water
• 1 cup (200 g) laundry detergent (best if biodegradable)

• 1 cup (250 ml)  homemade whitener (see above)
• 1/2 cup (125 g) borax

Preparation

• First, check the labels to make sure your pillow is machine washable.
• Then remove the cushion cover.
• Set your washing machine for hot or white laundry. You can add several cups of boiled water if you like. If possible, program the washing machine for two rinses.
• Add the ingredients to the washing machine.
• Then you turn on the machine. Swirl the water well so that all the detergent dissolves.
• Now put your pillows in the machine and let the water spin. This way your homemade whitener can do its job well on the cushions.

How do you clean your mattress?

The same thing that happens to your pillows can also happen to your mattress. That is why it is very important to protect your mattress with fitted sheets. Of course, these sheets also need to be cleaned regularly.

It is also very important to ventilate your mattress weekly. You should also clean it every now and then to keep it in good condition.

• To properly clean your mattress, you must first vacuum it on both sides to remove all dust and grime. You can then wash it by following the steps below.

• If it is stained, you can clean it with a mix of water and baking soda. After applying this paste to the stain, scrub it with vinegar and hydrogen peroxide in water.
• Eventually you have to let this dry.
• If there is a bad smell that won’t go away, you can always spray a little bit with air freshener. However, this is a personal matter that depends on the preference of you and your family.