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According to the book Skin Diseases and Therapeutics , sweating is the main reason why yellow stains appear on pillows. But if this cause seems insignificant, it is not. The Huffingtonpost quotes Mark R. Neustrom, who works at Kansas City Allergy and Asthma. For him, the pillow is a breeding ground for the accumulation of dust, grease and dead skin.
In addition, dust mites like to lodge in the mattress and pillows. “You don’t see them but they swarm in sheets and carpets,” insists the expert. Thus, to avoid possible health risks and have a good hygiene at home, it is advisable to change the pillow every six months.
According to scientists, dust mites are likely to penetrate the eyes, nose, lower respiratory tract but also the skin. Ultimately, regular exposure to these arachnids can lead to disorders such as rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis or even asthma.
A natural trick to clean your yellowed pillows and make them snow white
To clean yellowed pillows and restore their brilliant whiteness, you can use a grandmother’s trick that offers excellent results. But before performing this method, verify that your pillow is machine washable.
You will need:
- 1 cup of laundry detergent
- 1 cup of powdered dishwasher detergent
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup of baking soda
- A bowl full of hot water
Then follow the steps below:
- Add laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, white vinegar and baking soda to the hot water.
- Stir well to dissolve the ingredients.
- Place your pillow in the sink and let it sit for an hour.
- Then place your pillow in the machine and run a normal wash cycle.
Thanks to the sanitizing and brightening properties of these ingredients, you will get whiter pillows than ever.
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