A trick to clean your yellowed pillows and make them snow white

The dangers of yellowed pillows

According to Dr. Charles Gerba , a microbiologist, the pillow is a nest of germs in the bedroom and most people don’t necessarily think to change it regularly. “Your face is all the time, that means a lot of microorganisms,” he explains. Knowing that bacteria tend to accumulate in a dark, moist environment, it’s not uncommon for these pathogens to invade the pillow during the night.

According to the book Skin Diseases and Therapeutics , sweating is the main reason why yellow stains appear on pillows. But if this cause seems insignificant, it is not. The Huffingtonpost quotes Mark R. Neustrom, who works at Kansas City Allergy and Asthma. For him, the pillow is a breeding ground for the accumulation of dust, grease and dead skin.

In addition, dust mites like to lodge in the mattress and pillows. “You don’t see them but they swarm in sheets and carpets,” insists the expert. Thus, to avoid possible health risks and have a good hygiene at home, it is advisable to change the pillow every six months.

According to scientists, dust mites are likely to penetrate the eyes, nose, lower respiratory tract but also the skin. Ultimately, regular exposure to these arachnids can lead to disorders such as rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis or even asthma.
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