A well-cleaned and disinfected mattress and pillow are essential for a good, restorative and, above all, healthy rest. If associated with anything but dirt, these elements are also prone to it.
The accumulation of dust, dead cells and mites on the surfaces of the mattress and pillow not only generates unsightly stains, but also exposes us to the risk of disease. It is precisely for this reason that it is essential to clean them both with a certain periodicity.
It is normal for the cushions and mattress to lose their white color and turn yellow over time. This happens because of our sweat and other bodily fluids that eventually soak into the sheets and get deposited on them.
Changing the sheets at least once a week is important, but you also need to clean the mattress and pillow periodically and we offer you below 2 very effective tips in this regard.
To whiten pillows
You need:
- 3 liters of water
- 100 ml of hydrogen peroxide
- juice of 5 lemons
- 200 ml of liquid detergent
- 50 ml of organic dishwashing liquid
- 125 g of borax
Procedure:
- Mix the water with the hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice and set aside.
- Check the label on the pillow to make sure it can be washed in the washing machine.
- Run a hot wash cycle with the liquid detergent, dish soap, and borax. If possible, start the cycle with these products and mix them well before adding the pillows.
- Place the hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice solution in the fabric softener basket.
- Once the wash is finished, the cushions will be like new again.
To clean and whiten the mattress
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