{"id":64643,"date":"2023-12-26T09:35:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T02:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=64643"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T05:36:38","slug":"how-to-whiten-yellow-pillowcases-and-revive-your-bedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/how-to-whiten-yellow-pillowcases-and-revive-your-bedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Whiten Yellow Pillowcases and Revive Your Bedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Pillowcases, the guardians of our nightly dreams, often bear the brunt of time&hellip;accumulating stains and yellowing. If your once pristine now sport an unsightly hue, fear not!\n</h1><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-64683 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/12%5C/5d900f8c8e8cb4da58939cca8bdc79e0-e1702623214517.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"404\"'>\n</p><h2><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.facebook.com%5C/EvaBeauty.0812%5C%22">In this guide, we&rsquo;ll delve into effective tips and life hacks that will breathe new life into your pillow.\n<p>Say goodbye to yellowing and hello to a refreshed, crisp set of bed linens.\n</p><h3>1. Pre-Treat Stains:\n</h3><p>Identify any visible stains and pre-treat them with a mixture of mild detergent and water.<br>\nGently rub the mixture onto the stains and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-64699 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/12%5C/de87f60e67e4a3e01481a8653ee90249-e1702623633125.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"624\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/de87f60e67e4a3e01481a8653ee90249-e1702623633125.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>2. Lemon Juice and Sunlight:\n</h3><p>Create a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and water.<br>\nApply the mixture to yellowed areas and let the pillowcases soak in sunlight for a natural bleaching effect.\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-64685 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/12%5C/18470b2b0762c3f31987e2d520e4758a-e1702623277832.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"474\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18470b2b0762c3f31987e2d520e4758a-e1702623277832.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>3. Baking Soda Boost:\n</h3><p>Add a cup of baking soda along with your regular detergent when washing pillowcases.<br>\nBaking soda helps to break down stains and brighten fabrics.\n</p><h3>4. Hydrogen Peroxide Magic:\n</h3><p>Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a bowl. Soak the pillowcases in the solution for 30 minutes before washing.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-63322 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/11%5C/45a3d97cb8768d0d65e3a2bf934d27d7.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"423\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/45a3d97cb8768d0d65e3a2bf934d27d7.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>5. White Vinegar Rinse:\n</h3><p>Add a cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment during the rinse cycle. White vinegar helps to break down residue and brighten fabrics.\n</p><h3>6. Oxygen Bleach Soak:\n</h3><p>Create a solution with oxygen bleach (color-safe bleach) and water. Soak pillowcases for a few hours or overnight before washing as usual.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-64700 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/12%5C/fe7ab307e88e59fc599595d1675e745f-e1702623659331.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"337\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fe7ab307e88e59fc599595d1675e745f-e1702623659331.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>7. Borax Booster:\n</h3><p>Add a quarter cup of borax to your regular detergent when washing pillowcases.<br>\nBorax enhances the cleaning power and whitening effect.\n</p><h3>Tips for Maintenance:\n<ul>\n<li>Rotate Regularly: Rotate pillowcases to ensure even wear and tear, preventing excessive yellowing on one side.\n</li><li>Invest in Quality Protectors: Use pillow protectors to shield from oils, sweat, and stains, extending the life of your pillowcases.\n\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-64686 size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/12%5C/a8eca9f94915273d0cb5baafe7fe4c28-e1702623689945.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"406\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/a8eca9f94915273d0cb5baafe7fe4c28-e1702623689945.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Precautions:\n<ul>\n<li>Check Care Labels: Always check care labels on pillowcases to ensure compatibility with the chosen cleaning methods.\n</li><li>Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Steer clear of harsh chemicals that may damage delicate fabrics.\n\n<p>With these effective tips and life hacks, you can bid farewell to yellowing pillowcases and welcome a rejuvenated, bright set of bed linens. Transforming your bedroom into a clean, fresh haven has never been easier.\n</p><p><a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/what-happens-when-adding-aspirin-to-your-washing-machine%5C/%5C%22"><strong>Say goodbye to discoloration, and embrace the simple joy of slipping into a bed adorned with brilliantly white pillowcases.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pillowcases, the guardians of our nightly dreams, often bear the brunt of time&hellip;accumulating stains and yellowing. If your once pristine now sport an unsightly hue, fear not! In this guide, we&rsquo;ll delve into effective tips and life hacks that will breathe new life into your pillow. Say goodbye to yellowing and hello to a refreshed,\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":109925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Yellow Pillowcases- Say goodbye to discoloration, and embrace the simple joy of slipping into a bed adorned with brilliantly white.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410,21],"tags":[623],"class_list":{"0":"post-64643","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-life-hacks","8":"category-tie-life-style","9":"tag-cleaningsolutions-cleaningtip-lifestyle-lifehack-washingmachine"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/yellow-pillow.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64643"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109926,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64643\/revisions\/109926"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/109925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></strong></a></p></li></ul></h3></li></ul></h3></a></h2>