{"id":1054,"date":"2024-08-01T13:53:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T17:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:48:25","slug":"how-to-whiten-pillow-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?p=1054","title":{"rendered":"How to Whiten Pillow Cases- Two Easy Methods!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It&#8217;s been a couple of weeks since I posted last, but I&#8217;m still here! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Today I&#8217;m finally addressing the yellow on my white pillow cases, that has been building up for at least 4 years now. I don&#8217;t know what it is about pillows and pillow cases that&nbsp; seems like no matter how often you wash them, build up is inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are a lot of different methods to whiten pillow cases and sheets, and if you&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/?p=788\">read my post on cleaning wooden utensils<\/a>, you&#8217;ll know that I like to experiment with different ways to do things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> I only have 2 pillow cases to do so I narrowed it down to 2 methods to try with you today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I want to note that in my experiment, I did not wash these two pillow cases together, as I didn&#8217;t want to mix the vinegar in method one with the hydrogen peroxide in method two.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method One: Baking Soda and Dish Soap.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Something heat safe to soak your pillow cases in, a dish pan, bucket, or bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A Wooden Spoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">4 cups of Hot Water, plus more to cover the pillow cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1\/4 cup Baking Soda (Per pillow Case).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1\/8 cup Dish Soap (Per Pillow Case).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1-2 cups White Vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your Washing Machine and Regular Detergent. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/method-1-supplies.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Method one: ingredients and supplies\" class=\"wp-image-1060\" style=\"width:592px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In a heat safe container, add 4 cups of hot water, the baking soda, and the dish soap. Lightly stir together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Submerge your pillow cases in the mixture, and add in more hot water until completely covered. You may need to place something heavy on top, like plate, to weigh down the pillow case so that it is completely covered with water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Set aside and let soak overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/method-1-mixed-up.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Soaking the pillow case\" class=\"wp-image-1062\" style=\"width:504px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can see, it&#8217;s already working!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The next morning, rinse out the pillow cases with cool water. Wash using a small amount (depending on how many you are washing) of your regular laundry detergent and 1-2 cups of white vinegar. I washed with warm water and a cold water rinse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dry outside in the sun, if possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method Two: Hydrogen Peroxide and Washing Soda.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Method-2-Supplies-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Method two: ingredients and supplies\" class=\"wp-image-2099\" style=\"width:716px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Method-2-Supplies-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Method-2-Supplies-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Method-2-Supplies-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Method-2-Supplies-84x60.png 84w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Method-2-Supplies.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Something heat safe to soak your pillow cases in, a dish pan, bucket, or bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A Wooden Spoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">4 cups of Hot Water, plus more to cover the pillow cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1\/2 cup Washing Soda (Per Pillow Case).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1\/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide (Per Pillow Case).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your Washing Machine and regular Laundry Detergent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In a heat safe container add in 4 cups of hot water, the washing soda and peroxide. Stir lightly with the wooden spoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Submerge your pillow cases in the mixture, and add in more hot water until completely covered. You may need to place something heavy on top, like plate, to weigh  down the pillow case so that it is completely covered with water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Set aside and let it soak overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/method-2-mixed-up.png?w=994\" alt=\"Soaking the pillow cases\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" style=\"width:450px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The next morning, rinse out the pillow cases with cool water. Wash using a small amount (depending on how many you are washing) of your regular laundry detergent.* I washed with warm water and a cold water rinse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dry outside in the sun, if possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*I do not recommend adding vinegar to this wash! Although you are rinsing your pillow cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/blog\/articles\/2022\/jan\/natural-cleaning-products-how-they-work-how-to-make-them-yourself-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydrogen peroxide and vinegar mixed creates peracetic acid, which can be toxic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/both-methods-the-next-day.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Both methods the next day\" class=\"wp-image-1073\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Both Methods the next day. <br>Method one on left &amp; Method two on right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Results:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Both methods turned out really well, however, method two seemed to have done a slightly better job, although it is hard to tell until both pillow cases are side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/after-comparison.png?w=665\" alt=\"The results of both methods\" class=\"wp-image-1071\" style=\"width:483px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Method one on left &amp; Method two on right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Over all I am extremely happy with the results and would use either method again. They were both really easy to do and I already had all of the ingredients on hand, but if I didn&#8217;t, it would be inexpensive to buy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#adcdad;padding:20px\" class=\"wp-block-tnp-minimal\"><p>Subscribe to our newsletter!<\/p><div><div class=\"tnp tnp-subscription \">\n<form method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=tnp&amp;na=s\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nlang\" value=\"\">\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-firstname\"><label for=\"tnp-1\">First name<\/label>\n<input class=\"tnp-name\" type=\"text\" name=\"nn\" id=\"tnp-1\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-email\"><label for=\"tnp-2\">Email<\/label>\n<input class=\"tnp-email\" type=\"email\" name=\"ne\" id=\"tnp-2\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"\" required><\/div>\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-privacy-field\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ny\" required class=\"tnp-privacy\"> <a 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https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-sheets-on-line-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-sheets-on-line-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-sheets-on-line-91x60.png 91w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/white-sheets-on-line.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Yellowing can be caused by wet hair, sweat, oils, or beauty products building up on your pillow cases throughout the night.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Shower before bed.<\/strong> Making sure you have a clean head can significantly reduce the amount of oil build up on your pillow cases that can cause the yellowing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Make sure your hair is dry. <\/strong>Since moister in general can cause your pillow cases to yellow, making sure your hair is dry and clean, will help to prevent that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Avoid getting beauty products on them.<\/strong> Using a night cap or bonnet is not only healthy for your hair but can keep any products you use off of your pillow.<sup data-fn=\"e94f1d2e-3545-4624-a514-1e154ad968dd\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"e94f1d2e-3545-4624-a514-1e154ad968dd-link\" href=\"#e94f1d2e-3545-4624-a514-1e154ad968dd\">1<\/a><\/sup> Also allow any lotions or creams to dry before going to bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wash them regularly.<\/strong> Sheets and pillow cases should be changed out at least every two weeks, more if you have oily skin or sweat a lot at night.<sup data-fn=\"dd4accaa-9d5e-44a8-8821-e0a8951d2576\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"dd4accaa-9d5e-44a8-8821-e0a8951d2576-link\" href=\"#dd4accaa-9d5e-44a8-8821-e0a8951d2576\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Add some washing soda when you wash them, and wash in hot water.<\/strong> About 1\/2 cup per load ought to do it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Don&#8217;t use too much laundry detergent.<\/strong> Using too much detergent can cause build up and residue, which can trap dirt inside your laundry, and make them stiff.<sup data-fn=\"24545c1b-8040-4041-88d0-7e75c6b5e368\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"24545c1b-8040-4041-88d0-7e75c6b5e368-link\" href=\"#24545c1b-8040-4041-88d0-7e75c6b5e368\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print the Instructions for Later Use!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-2094\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"2094\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe 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class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"2094\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Two Methods to Whiten Pillow Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Two different ways you can use to whiten pillow cases that have turned yellow over time.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Samantha<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-2094-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"2094\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Heat safe container to soak the pillow cases in&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\"><em>-see notes<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Wooden spoon<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Washing Machine<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2094-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-2094-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"2094\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Materials<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Method One: Baking Soda and Dish Soap.<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pillow Cases You Want to Whiten<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hot Water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>-plus more to cover the pillow cases<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Baking Soda<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>-per pillow case<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u215b<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Dish Soap<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>-per pillow case<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">White Vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Laundry Detergent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Method Two: Hydrogen Peroxide and Washing Soda.<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hot Water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>&#8211; plus more to cover the pillow cases<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Washing Soda<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>&#8211; per pillow case<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hydrogen Peroxide <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>&#8211; per pillow case<\/em><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Laundry Detergent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2094-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-2094-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"2094\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Method One: Baking Soda and Dish Soap.<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a heat safe container, add 4 cups of hot water, the baking soda, and the dish soap. Lightly stir together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Submerge your pillow cases in the mixture, and add in more hot water until completely covered. You may need to place something heavy on top, like plate, to weigh down the pillow case so that it is completely covered with water.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set aside and let soak overnight.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The next morning, rinse out the pillow cases with cool water. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash using a small amount (depending on how many you are washing) of your regular laundry detergent and 1-2 cups of white vinegar.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Dry outside in the sun, if possible.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Method Two: Hydrogen Peroxide and Washing Soda.<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a heat safe container add in 4 cups of hot water, the washing soda and peroxide. Stir lightly with the wooden spoon.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Submerge your pillow cases in the mixture, and add in more hot water until completely covered. You may need to place something heavy on top, like plate, to weigh down the pillow case so that it is completely covered with water.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set aside and let it soak overnight.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The next morning, rinse out the pillow cases with cool water. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash using a small amount (depending on how many you are washing) of your regular laundry detergent.*<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-2094-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Dry outside in the sun, if possible.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-2094-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*I do not recommend adding vinegar to wash two! Although you are rinsing your pillow cases, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar mixed creates peracetic acid, which can be toxic.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Both of these methods work wonderfully, although I did prefer method two, when comparing the pillow cases side by side.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Tips for avoiding yellow pillow cases:<\/strong><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Shower before bed. <\/li>\n<li>Make sure your hair is dry.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid getting beauty products on them. <\/li>\n<li>Wash them regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Add some washing soda when you wash them, and wash in hot water. About 1\/2 cup per load ought to do it!<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use too much laundry detergent.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/whiten-pillow-cases-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3836\" style=\"width:442px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/whiten-pillow-cases-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/whiten-pillow-cases-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/whiten-pillow-cases-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/whiten-pillow-cases-40x60.png 40w, https:\/\/ahomemakersworkmanship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/whiten-pillow-cases.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Who knew it was so easy and simple to whiten pillow cases? Thank you for joining me and learning how to clean something in a new way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">I hope you give one of these two methods a try, and share your results below!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References:<\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"e94f1d2e-3545-4624-a514-1e154ad968dd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/sleeping-in-a-bonnet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Reasons Why You Should Sleep With Your Hair in a Bonnet | saatva.com <\/a> <a href=\"#e94f1d2e-3545-4624-a514-1e154ad968dd-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"dd4accaa-9d5e-44a8-8821-e0a8951d2576\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-bed-sheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets| clevelandclinic.org<\/a>  <a href=\"#dd4accaa-9d5e-44a8-8821-e0a8951d2576-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"24545c1b-8040-4041-88d0-7e75c6b5e368\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/stop-using-so-much-laundry-detergent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stop Using So Much Laundry Detergent | nytimes.com<\/a>  <a href=\"#24545c1b-8040-4041-88d0-7e75c6b5e368-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been a couple of weeks since I posted last, but I&#8217;m still here! Today I&#8217;m finally addressing the yellow on my white pillow cases, that has been building up for at least 4 years now. I don&#8217;t know what it is about pillows and pillow cases that&nbsp; seems like no matter how often you &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1320,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"[{\"id\":\"e94f1d2e-3545-4624-a514-1e154ad968dd\",\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/sleeping-in-a-bonnet\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">4 Reasons Why You Should Sleep With Your Hair in a Bonnet | saatva.com <\/a>\"},{\"id\":\"dd4accaa-9d5e-44a8-8821-e0a8951d2576\",\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-bed-sheets\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets| clevelandclinic.org<\/a> \"},{\"id\":\"24545c1b-8040-4041-88d0-7e75c6b5e368\",\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/stop-using-so-much-laundry-detergent\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">Stop Using So Much Laundry Detergent | nytimes.com<\/a> \"}]"},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[34,52,56,58,61,80,86,87,95,140],"class_list":["post-1054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cleaning","category-cleaning-in-the-bedroom","tag-budget-cleaning","tag-deep-cleaning","tag-different-cleaning-methods","tag-diy","tag-eco-friendly","tag-home","tag-homemaker","tag-homemaking","tag-laundry","tag-tips-and-tricks"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Whiten Pillow Cases- Two Easy Methods! - A Homemakers Workmanship<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pillow cases have the tendency to turn yellow after some time. 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