As soon as you take the pillowcases off your pillows you may have come across some yellow stains. It is something normal, due to sweat and contact with the skin. Still, there are ways to get them white again.

The website Tom's Guide has gathered some tricks to help you clean your pillows. See what you can do.

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Add white vinegar to the wash

You can put up to three cups of white vinegar in the washing machine. The acidity of the vinegar is what you need to get rid of the yellow stains.

Use shaving foam

Rub on the stain and let it act for an hour before wiping with a cloth.

Use lemon

Cut a lemon in half and rub the stain. Let it act for an hour. Then, wipe with a damp cloth.

Use baking soda

Put a generous amount on the pillows. You can also add a paste prepared with water. After some time, vacuum.

Use alcohol

Alcohol, soap and toothpaste. Put in a spray bottle with water and put on top of the stain. Scrub with a brush. You can also use it on mattresses.

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