Mild laundry detergent
Gentle on fibers
½ cup baking soda
Boosts cleaning power
½ cup white vinegar
Removes odors and loosens dirt
Wash on a gentle cycle with warm water .
Avoid harsh detergents or bleach — they damage fill and fabric over time.
Step 5: Dry With Tennis Balls or Dryer Balls
Toss two clean tennis balls (or wool dryer balls) into the dryer with your pillows.
They’ll bounce around and:
Keep filling fluffy
Prevent clumping
Restore loft naturally
Dry on low heat or air-dry mode to prevent overheating or shrinkage.
Pro Tip: Let pillows air dry in the sun if possible — UV rays naturally disinfect and brighten fabric.
Bonus Trick: Whiten Pillows Without Bleach
Want to make your pillows look brand-new without using harsh chemicals?
Try this natural whitening method:
Baking soda
½ cup
Lifts stains and deodorizes
White vinegar
½ cup
Breaks down buildup and kills bacteria
Sunlight
Optional
Natural bleaching effect
This combo won’t turn your pillows pure white overnight — but it will lift years of grime and restore brightness safely.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Replace When You Can Revive
We tend to throw things away when they lose their luster — especially when it comes to bedding.
But pillows?
They don’t always deserve retirement.
Sometimes, they just need:
A deep clean
A little love
And a chance to puff up again
So next time you’re tempted to toss those flat, yellowing pillows…
Don’t.
Wash them.
Dry them with tennis balls.
Smack them back into shape.
Because sometimes, the best way to sleep better isn’t by buying new pillows…
It’s by giving the ones you have a second life.
And once you see how much cleaner, fluffier, and brighter they become?
You’ll wonder why you waited so long.
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