Easy tip gets rid of unpleasant yellow pillow stains

Over time, pillows may begin to display an unpleasant yellow hue due to the accumulation of body fluids and other environmental factors. Thankfully, there are various proven methods using common cleaning supplies tucked away in your cupboard to reverse this yellowing process.

Confronted with the same dilemma, a woman turned to social media on a mission to find a solution, reports the Express. She pleaded on Reddit, saying: "My husband's pillowcases always turn yellow really quickly. He bathes and washes his face and hair daily, but he has very oily skin. I've tried soaking his pillowcase in bleach but it still comes out stained. Any ideas about what I could do?"

One individual offered up their advice, suggesting: "Have you tried powder Oxiclean? Let it sit in a tub with cold water and Oxiclean for a whole night then wash. It should help."

Another contributor chimed in with: "Bleach can yellow a lot of stains rather than removing them. I would try soaking his pillowcases in hot water with Oxiclean and Dawn dish detergent to loosen the oils. Another thing that might work is TSP (trisodium phosphate, used by painters to prep walls, available at hardware stores) it's fairly good at breaking down oils."

Additional advice came from a person who said: "You might try some blue Dawn dish soap - rub some full strength into the yellowed area and let it sit for a few minutes and then wash on warm or hot. Being careful not to use too much (don't want an oversuds problem with your washer - depending on what kind you have). I would also try to change out/wash his pillowcases daily... if possible."

Another solution was suggested by a different individual who asked: "Firstly, does the yellowing of the pillow and sheets bother him? If not, don't waste time and energy on it.

"It sounds like you have already put a lot of effort into trying to clean what you have, In future, use these old sheets as an extra mattress protector and old pillowcases as undercases. Have hubbie shower and wash hair before bed, instead of the morning.

"Wash bed linen more frequently, and use a really hot wash with a laundry booster such as Oxiclean, Borax, washing soda or the like. Use white vinegar in place of fabric softener. If you can dry your bedding outside, the sun might have a bleaching effect on the stained fabric. The main thing is do laundry more regularly and on hot."