Here’s a guide to cleaning your bed pillows to make them bright, fresh, and leave a pleasant fragrance.

Over time, pillows can become discolored and stained, even when covered with pillowcases. Nightly exposure to sweat, body oils, and other fluids can seep through the fabric, attracting dust, grease, dead skin cells, and even dust mites. For those with allergies, keeping pillows clean is key to a comfortable and healthy night’s sleep. This guide will show you how to thoroughly clean your pillows, helping restore freshness and promote restful nights.

Whether your pillows are soft or firm, filled with feathers, polyester, or latex, selecting the right type is important for sleep quality—but so is keeping them clean. Pillowcases alone aren’t enough to prevent yellowing or buildup from nightly perspiration. Follow these tips to refresh your pillows and bring back their natural whiteness.