Revive Your Pillows with this Simple Cleaning Hack!

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In our hectic daily lives, we often forget to pay attention to the little things that can make a huge difference in our overall well-being. One such often-neglected item is our pillows, which collect grime, body oils, and all sorts of undesirable particles over time. This makes it essential to give them a thorough cleaning every now and then, and we’ve discovered a video that shares an incredible pillow cleaning hack that will make you wonder why you never tried it before!

“Strip your pillows to rid them of all the build-up, grime, and body oils that a washing machine can’t get out.”

The video demonstrates a simple yet highly effective method to strip your pillows and get them fresh, clean, and fluffy again. By following these easy steps, you can revive your old, dirty pillows and ensure you have a good night’s sleep:

  1. Fill a bathtub with the hottest water possible.
  2. Dissolve a stripping mix in the hot water: ¼ cup baking soda, ¼ cup borax, and 2 cups liquid laundry detergent (or ½ cup powder detergent).
  3. Submerge the pillows in the tub and let them soak for up to 24 hours. Remember to flip the pillows every once in a while.
  4. Drain the tub, and squeeze out excess water from the pillows.
  5. Wash the pillows in a washing machine on a normal cycle without detergent.
  6. Dry the pillows in a dryer without dryer sheets, using tennis or dryer balls to help them become fluffy again.
@brunchwithbabs

🧺Pillow Talk🧺 Daylight savings, a good reminder it’s time to strip your pillows! You should strip your pillows at least once a year in order to rid them of all the build up, grime and body oils that a washing machine can not get out. Here is how I strip my pillows to make sure they stay clean and fluffy. 🧺Fill the bathtub with the hottest water possible 🧺Dissolve the stripping mix in hot tub water: ¼ cup baking soda ¼ cup borax 2 cups liquid laundry detergent or ½ cup powder laundry detergent 🧺Add the pillows and submerge 🧺Soak pillows up to 24 hours. Flip pillows in the tub every once in a while during the soak. 🧺Drain tub and squeeze out excess water from pillows 🧺Immediately following stripping, wash pillows on normal cycle without detergent 🧺Dry without dryer sheets. Use tennis or dryer balls instead and toss in dryer until pillows are dry and fluffy Enjoy! Sweet Dreams. 🧺 XO Babs #pillowstripping #springcleaning #springforward

♬ original sound - everyone’s grandmother

The video has garnered a lot of attention and mixed reactions, with many viewers sharing their own pillow-cleaning experiences and others expressing shock at the amount of dirt their pillows had accumulated over the years. Some commented on how they had never thought to clean their pillows, while others shared that they’d been using the same pillows for decades.

Overall, the video has received an overwhelming response with thousands of likes and comments, proving that this pillow-cleaning hack is not just interesting but also quite life-changing. So, why not give it a try and see the difference it can make in your sleep quality and overall well-being? Your pillows (and your body) will thank you for it!