When it comes to making your bedroom comfortable and classy, throw pillows are the best choice.
But like all other pillows.
they become dirty after a while and start to stink.
But certain pillows like foam pillows are spot-clean only.
This method will make your pillows smell fresh again and also look brand new.
By dabbing the pillowcase with baking soda, stains will go away immediately.
After cleaning the pillowcase, put two pillows in the washing machine for balance purposes.
Apart from the laundry detergent, pour vinegar, washing soda and dishwasher solution in the washing machine.
These ingredients will help withwhitening as well as get sweat stains out of pillows.
One can also use bleach but in most cases it worsens the stains and adds even more blotches.
Put the pillows in the dryer but on a low heat setting.
so you can maintain their fluffiness and shape, you could add tennis balls too.
Your pillows will come out stain-free, smelling fresh as ever and fluffed too!
Hand Washable Pillows
Memory foam pillowsare only to be washed by hands.
Never make the mistake of washing them in a washing machine or youll completely ruin them.
Just like all the other pillows, foam pillows are also the victim of dirty stains and bad odour.
Repeat the process mentioned above for pillowcases.
But if the odour is really stinky, add 50% vinegar in water.
Then dab the pillowcase with a towel dipped in this solution.
This will not only clean the surface but also remove the stinkiness.
After cleaning, put it in the sunlight for a while to discolour any remaining spots.
Hand wash the pillow in a basin under warm water with a regular laundry detergent.
Squeeze the pillow lightly so that the detergent can go inside the foam easily.
After youve cleaned the pillow, dont put it in a dryer.
Place it in a well ventilated area where it can be dried.
Some take more than 24 hours to dry so have patience.
it’s possible for you to also lightly squeeze the pillow so all the water can be rinsed out.
But be gentle so you dont damage the foam.
No doubt washing pillows and cleaning their stains is quite a task.
Wouldnt it be better if you changed your habits and tried to take care of your pillows?
you’re free to follow these simple tips to help keep yourself on track.
These tips are quite easy to follow and will keep your pillows much cleaner.
Make a habit ofkeeping your bedroom cleanand cool to avoid stinking pillows.
Most importantly, do remember to read the labels before you go on to wash the pillows.
