White and very clean cushions, whether on the bed or on the sofa, do not matter because they are fundamental and it is nice to be able to use them and make the most of them.

These  serve as a support for the head  when you want to rest and relax. They are a very soft base but  also look beautiful on the bed or sofa. This is why all the women in the world always want  to flaunt white and very clean pillows in their kitchens and bedrooms .

White and very clean pillows, so they get dirty quickly

Usually, pillows turn  yellow after repeated use  because they accumulate sebum and sweat and get dirty easily. They can even be washed several times a week, but they immediately lose their good smell and clean, pure color.

Obviously it is impossible to wash them every day, it is not pleasant, especially in winter because they  do not dry at low temperatures.  If you dry them at home on heat sources, there is  still the risk of using or storing them while they are still damp.  The end result would be terrible because in the end the pillows would  smell damp rather than clean  .

Dry clean them, grandma’s advice

The valid alternative is therefore dry cleaning.  This practical and functional remedy comes directly from our grandmothers  , who are really unbeatable when it comes to cleaning and free tricks. Everyone has bicarbonate of soda at home, which is one of the allies that  no one could ever do without  . In this case too, baking soda is excellent, as it  allows you to have very clean, white pillows in a very short time. 

Among other things,  bicarbonate should be used in small quantities, without water  . The product allows you to disinfect and refresh the pillows by spraying the surface and leaving it to act for a maximum of one hour. If you want to achieve an even more interesting effect, you can  mix bicarbonate and drops of oil of any scent.  The result will be fabulous. To remove it after the installation time has elapsed  , use a brush or simply a vacuum cleaner. Bicarbonate is used because it has an excellent cleaning and suction effect,  while the addition of oil gives the pillow a pleasant smell  and eliminates germs and bacteria.

Baby powder, another effective stain remover

A second remedy sees talcum powder as the protagonist, used since ancient times to relieve redness of children’s skin, combat irritation and sweat, and dehydrate the skin. In the same way, and  due to the same absorbent properties  , it is able to absorb the fat from the pillows and eliminate all stains.

Simply sprinkle the pillow with talcum powder and  leave it to act for a few hours.  Then, as with bicarbonate of soda, remove excess dust with a brush or, which is certainly more practical, a vacuum cleaner.

How to use vinegar and other natural products we have at home

In addition to these two remedies, there is vinegar,  which refreshes the pillow and quickly eliminates bad smells. Then, add a little vinegar to a bucket of water, then dip a cloth in the solution and wring it out well, as it should not be wet under any circumstances. To the solution obtained, you can add a few drops of essential oil of your choice from different scents. Orange, mandarin and lavender are indicated, which also help to relax and sleep. Then pass  the damp cloth over the pillow  and then let it dry in the sun or in the air.

Lemon and salt  cannot be missed, as they have an incredible stain-removing and cleaning effect on all fabrics. In fact, lemon was once used to revive the natural whiteness of laundry, while salt is known for its excellent degreasing and antibacterial properties. Then mix the two products until you get a paste that you will sprinkle in small quantities directly on the pillow. We focus in particular on  eliminating stains with a damp cloth. Leave it to act for an hour. After the necessary time has elapsed, it can be removed with a dry or otherwise clean cloth. Ultimately, the pillow will look as if it had been freshly washed or just bought.

Marseille soap

The last resort for very clean, white pillows  is to use Marseille soap.

Only one glass of it should be poured into one liter of warm water.  Moisten a cloth with the solution  , wring it out well and dab it on the pillow. Then let it dry and the pillows will be perfect.