Yellowed Pillows, Here's How to Dry Clean Them: They'll Look Like They Were Bought

Yellowed Pillows, Here’s How to Dry Clean Them: They’ll Look Like They Were Bought | March 11, 2025

Do you have really yellowed cushions and you don’t know how to make them spotless without using the washing machine? Here’s how.

Now we are going to tell you about a really amazing method that will help you whiten your pillows. We are talking about a practice used by the best stain removers.

Why do pillows turn yellow?

There are many reasons why your pillows may turn yellow. The first reason is certainly the accumulation of natural oils. We are talking about those that produce skin and hair during sleep.

Direct exposure to sunlight can also cause cushions made from fabrics such as cotton to yellow and fade. We advise you to avoid this. Even excessive humidity can cause mold to form in the cushions, causing the fabric to yellow.

Not everyone knows this, but even inhaling cigarette smoke can leave traces of nicotine on pillows, causing the fabric to yellow.