‘Fantastic’ 5p staple banishes yellow stains from pillows leaving them ‘like new’

Can a dishwasher tablet help remove yellow pillow stains? Pillows often turn yellow because of sweat and other factors. Sweat contains urea which is what causes yellow stains. With this in mind, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have shared their simple solution for removing yellow stains from pillows. The cleaning and lifestyle influencer has more than 4.7 million followers on Instagram and often shares her garden and home tips online. Fans of hers have taken to social media in recent years to share their own hacks for solving common household problems. Irene Mattison asked: ‘I’ve got a couple of pillows that have stains on them. Pillows often turn yellow because of sweat and other factors ‘I keep throwing them out and buying new ones, but these are only four months old and they’re not cheap. Can anyone help with advice to remove the stains please?’ The post was inundated with more than 120 comments from Mrs Hinch fans but the most suggested solution was to wash them with a dishwasher tablet. Sam Brazenell said: ‘Use a dishwasher tablet to wash them. Then buy padded pillow protectors.’ Diane Lemm agreed and commented: ‘Soak and wash them with dishwasher tablets.’ Simmone Black replied to the post: ‘Someone previously said to put a dishwasher tablet in your machine when washing them.’ Pauline Gornall wrote: ‘Someone put on here today that if you put them in the washing machine with a dishwashing tablet they come up like new.’ Sweat, wet hair, make up and skincare products can cause yellow stains on pillows SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Donna Douglas agreed and posted: ‘I’ve seen a few times people using dishwasher tablets and getting fantastic results.’ Most people who have a dishwasher will have dishwasher tablets but those who don’t can buy them from local supermarkets. Morrisons Savers Lemon Dishwasher Tablets cost £1.99 from Morrisons, Crystale Dishwasher Tablets cost £1 for 18 which works out at 5p per tablet and ASDA All in 1 Original Dishwasher Tablets cost £4 for 30 which works out at 13p per tablet. Other suggestions from Mrs Hinch fans included using bleach, baking soda, Napisan, wet wipes, Pink Stuff stain remover and oxi stain remover. Trending