How to get rid of yellow stains on pillows: ways to make them look like new
Pillows, even those that are newly purchased, often develop yellow spots that are difficult to remove with conventional means. They not only spoil the appearance of the pillows, but also become places of accumulation of bacteria.
Washing in a machine does not always remove yellow stains properly. Read about useful life hacks in the OBOZREVATEL article.
Top life hacks for washing pillows
Experts advise spraying yellow stains with hydrogen peroxide before washing. Do not immediately throw the pillow into the machine. Allow time for the peroxide to work, let the pillow dry completely.
If there are many sweat stains on the pillow and the fabric has become greasy and greasy, you can use chlorhexidine. The principle of operation is similar to spraying with peroxide. Spray the surface of the pillow and leave it for several hours. Then machine wash it.
For another life hack, you need to prepare a mixture. Take a container of hot water and add 3-4 spoons of bleach to it. Immerse the pillow in the solution, or if the pillow is too big, pour the mixture onto it. Allow at least 15 minutes for the solution to absorb completely and then wash the cushion as usual.
It is better to add a few spoons of water to the dry powder when washing pillows.
There is also a radical method: add 3-4 tablespoons of ammonia to the detergent. Experts promise that the alcohol will evaporate and there will be no unpleasant smell. Then you need to wash the pillow, turning on the mode with additional rinsing.
Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told you what a French wash is and why you get perfectly clean clothes afterwards.
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