Over time, sweat, body oils, and drool seep through pillowcases, turning white pillows yellow.

3 Essential Tips to Wash & Restore Yellowed Pillows

• Deep-Clean Deep Soak Solution: Mix 1 cup of powdered dishwasher detergent, 1 cup of laundry detergent, 1 cup of oxygen bleach (like OxiClean), and 1/2 cup of washing soda in hot water. Soak the pillows in a top-loading washer or tub for 1–2 hours to break down organic oils before running a wash cycle.
• Wash in Pairs for Balance: Always wash two pillows at a time in the machine to keep the drum balanced during high-speed spin cycles. Use hot water and run an extra rinse cycle to ensure all heavy detergent resides are thoroughly washed out.
• Dry with Tennis Balls (Fluffing & Drying): Tumble dry on low heat with 2–3 clean tennis balls or wool dryer balls tossed into the dryer. This breaks up clumps, reshapes the filling, and speeds up drying. Ensure the core of the pillow is 100% dry before removing to prevent internal mildew.

Prevention Tip: Use zippered, waterproof pillow protectors under your standard pillowcases to block moisture and oils from reaching the pillow core in the future.