How to remove the smell from a pillow

 How to remove the smell from a pillow

Nothing ruins a good night's sleep more than a smelly pillow, which can be caused by pillow material, sweating, and body fluids. Additionally, strong perfumes, old makeup, and hair products can also cause your pillow to retain unpleasant odors. There are steps you can take to get rid of the odor from your pillow by using a few common, cost-effective household products, and with their use and some simple cleaning techniques, you'll be sleeping like a baby.

- How to remove the smell from a pillow and Pillows Product

Step 1
Take your pillow outside to absorb the sun and fresh air. The sun will absorb odors and leave your pillow smelling fresh and clean.

Step 2
Wash the pillowcase in the washing machine with hot water, laundry detergent, and bleach. Fill your washing machine with hot water, a cap of detergent and 1/4 of bleach, and wash on the heavy cycle. Dry the washed cover in the clothes dryer.

Step 3
Machine wash your soft foam pillow on a gentle cycle. Fill your washing machine with hot water, laundry soap, and fabric softener, which will remove odors and impart a fresh scent. Tumble dry your pillow with a clean tennis shoe to speed up drying time and cushion the pillow.

Step 4
Hand wash hard latex or foam pillows in the sink in cold soapy water. Wash the pillow gently by dipping it into the water and concentrating on heavily stained areas. After thoroughly washing the pillow, rinse with hot water. Gently squeeze out excess liquid and pat dry with a soft dry cloth.

Step 5
Sprinkle baking soda on your pillow and let it sit for an hour, then shake the pillow in a trash can to collect the dust. The baking soda will absorb bad smells from the pillow and replace them with a fresh, clean scent.

Step 6
Spray your pillow with a homemade odor neutralizing spray to refresh and eliminate odors. Neutralizing sprays are available at retail stores, supermarkets, and drug stores.