Bed pillows can naturally stain over time, and finding a way to restore their look can be challenging. Even if you regularly clean pillows with the laundry, it can be tough to get them back to their original white or perform brightening to remove stains. This tutorial will take you through the basics of whitening yellowed pillows so that you can keep your pillows in use for longer.
What causes pillows to turn yellow?
Pillows will turn yellow because of sweat. If you fall asleep regularly with wet hair, lotions, or oils on your skin, this can increase the chance that your pillow can turn yellow as well. To prevent your pillow from yellowing prematurely, wash and dry your face before bed; always make sure your hair is dry and free of product, and use pillow protectors with a pillowcase for an extra protection barrier.
How to clean yellow pillows:
Even with prevention, a pillow will turn yellow over time due to extended use. Luckily you can clean away these stains and whiten pillows to close to their original condition. As a warning, before you start this process, do not rely on a high-heat traditional dryer setting for the pillow after cleaning, as this can cause yellow stains to set in.
