Despite the sheet that protects the mattress or the pillowcase that covers the pillow, halos and other yellowish stains may appear.
These traces are essentially due to the perspiration which passes through the textiles.
Other causes can also explain these traces, like greasy creams and oils used for the body and the hair.
There are, however, some simple and easy tips for cleaning a pillow or mattress that has turned yellow.
Clean a yellowed pillow or mattress: the power of white vinegar
We can never repeat it enough, white vinegar is an ally of choice for the general maintenance of the house.
Non-toxic, it has a highly effective disinfectant and stain remover action.
To do this, pour 500 ml of vinegar into a basin and add a little dishwashing liquid, all mixed with 200 ml of lukewarm water.
Then, use a sponge which will be immersed in the preparation to rub the mattress or the pillow to be cleaned.
Then rinse with clear water with a towel and let dry all day.
Lemon juice: a valuable ally for recovering a mattress or pillow that has yellowed
In the list of ingredients, it could not be more natural to eliminate yellow traces, place lemon, more particularly the citric acid contained in this citrus fruit.
Endowed with powerful stain-removing properties, this simple and ecological remedy will be of great help.
To make the preparation, mix the juice of 3 lemons in a cup of warm water.
Use a washcloth soaked in this solution to rub the stains vigorously, then a dry cloth to remove the moisture.
Then let the mattress air dry.
To dry the mattress and the pillow more quickly, it is also possible to use a hair dryer.
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Detergent against stubborn yellow stains
To remove stubborn stains, the detergent action of the detergent will restore whiteness to a yellowed pillow or mattress.
It is then necessary to prepare a solution composed of detergent and very hot water (to this end, follow the dosages recommended on the container, because the ingredients differ from one detergent to another).
Using a cloth impregnated with said preparation, clean the rings and persistent stains.
The remains of detergent will be removed with another cloth soaked in clear water.
Then dry the pillow or mattress in the open air.
Hydrogen peroxide + baking soda: the winning combo for cleaning a yellowed pillow or mattress
Hydrogen peroxide is well known for its bleaching action.
Combined with baking soda, which is a powerful sanitizer, the solution will be very effective on a yellowed pillow or mattress.
Regarding the dosage, you must mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 500 ml of hydrogen peroxide.
For greater efficiency, put the preparation in a spray bottle of water and impregnate the yellowed surfaces with it.
Then sprinkle the stains generously with baking soda and let it act for at least 6 hours.
Then remove the baking soda residue using a vacuum cleaner.
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Yellowed pillow and mattress: steps to take to avoid marks
A yellowing mattress or pillow also means that they are not breathing enough.
For their maintenance and to delay, de facto, the appearance of yellow marks, it is advisable to let them take the air twice a year.
By placing them in direct sunlight, UV rays will at the same time destroy dust mites, the No. 1 allergen.
Furthermore, it is recommended for health reasons to ventilate a room at least 15 minutes a day.
This cleans the air in the room, but also the padding of the mattress as well as all the bedding at the same time.
Finally, to avoid sweating too much at night and thus avoid these famous halos, it is recommended to opt for breathable materials.
Cotton, linen, bamboo will thus be preferred for the duvet cover, the sheets, including the one that protects the mattress, and the pillowcases.
