Why Do Pillows Turn Yellow (And How To Fix The Problem)
It can be a bit off-putting to find yellow stains on your pillows when you’re changing your pillowcase. However, the stains are a fairly common occurrence for many people.
What causes these unsightly stains, and more so, how do you rid of them?
Here are the most common reasons for yellow pillow stains:
- Body sweat
- Make-up, hair oils, and beauty products
- Wet hair
- Product breakdown over time from frequent usage
- Saliva from night time drooling
Now that you know the common culprits of yellow stains, keep reading to learn how to prevent and remove them from your pillows.
1. Sleep With A Headdress On
If you are someone who uses hair products that contain oils, it may be a good idea to sleep in a scarf, head wrap, or satin cap to prevent the oils from these products from lingering on your pillowcase.
2. Dry Your Hair Completely
If you’re someone who washes their hair at night before going to bed, be sure to thoroughly blow dry your hair or allow it time to air-dry before laying down for the night. The calcium in the water can cause stains over time.
3. Wash Your Face Before Laying Down
Washing your face before you go to bed, can help prevent the transfer of makeup, dirt, dust, and other pollutants that can cause your pillows to develop stains.
Human skin naturally absorbs whatever is in the atmosphere, so if you spent the entire day outside, chances are that you may transfer whatever pollutants and dirt are present outdoors right onto your bedsheets and pillow cases.
4. Change Your Pillowcases And Sheets Every Few Days
Washing your pillowcases and bedsheets frequently can help to prevent stains from setting into the fabric. If you have more than one set of sheets, try to change them every four to six days to keep them from developing a dingy or yellow tint. You can also read our guide for washing bed linen.
5. Use Pillow Protectors
You must use pillow protectors in addition to pillow covers on your pillow to prevent them from staining. The pillow protectors should also be washed regularly along with bed sheets and pillow covers.
6. Sun drying
Pillow should be kept in sun for 2-3 hours every 3-4 months to get rid of all the moisture, allergens and other pollutants trapped in the pillows.