There's nothing like climbing into bed after a long day, especially if you're snuggling into clean sheets.
But if you've ever noticed your pillow poking out slightly from its case and wondering how the yellow marks came to be, you're not alone. Even the most thorough cleaners can be susceptible to yellow staining on pillows, and it can make us feel as though things are never clean, despite being put in the washing machine.
Thankfully cleaning experts at Lifehacker have shared their easy ways to make pillows clean and fresh again with the Mirror.
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The cleaning gurus say the most common reason for yellowing pillows is sweat, and whether we like it or not, we all sweat in the middle of the night to some degree.
When moisture seeps through a pillowcase and onto the pillow beneath, it can cause staining, and it can cause bigger issues during those uncomfortable summer nights when you just can't seem to cool down. But sweat isn't the only moisture you have to look out for, as yellowing can also be caused by wet or greasy hair.
Lifehacker's experts state: "In addition to sweat, your hair may be the culprit: Specifically if it's particularly oily, or you often go to bed with wet or damp hair. Some types of makeup and skincare products can also be behind the yellow stains.
"It could also be drool. Putting a waterproof pillow protector on before your pillowcase can help prevent a lot of discolouration."
To get rid of the marks, you can use an item that you likely have in your cupboard - baking soda. It costs 65p to buy from Tesco.
Lifehacker experts said: "You can start off by spot treating the stains with either a store-bought stain removal spray or cream or with a paste made out of a mixture of baking soda and water."
They also said you'll want to act fast to remove stains from your pillows, as the longer they sit there, the harder they'll be to remove when you do try to clean them. Pillows should also be washed twice a year, regardless of staining, so hopefully this will keep the yellow marks at bay.
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