We’ve all been there: you wash your white bed sheets, only to discover that your boyfriend’s side is still stained yellow. It’s a common problem, caused by sweat, body oils, skincare products, saliva, improper washing, and even fabric ageing. These residues build up over time, leaving stubborn yellow stains that can be a real pain to remove. But fear not, cleaning expert Ann Russell, known for her cleaning advice on social media (@AnnRussell03), has the solution!
In a recent video that went viral, gaining over 416,000 likes, Ann revealed the secret to banishing yellow stains: oxygen bleach. She stresses that chlorine bleach won’t do the trick, as it doesn’t have the power to tackle these stubborn stains. Instead, Ann recommends a good quality oxygen bleach like Vanish or a cheaper alternative, along with a pretreatment spray or hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.
Ann’s step-by-step instructions are simple and effective:
1.
Soak the sheets in hot water with oxygen bleach:
Fill a large bucket or bowl with hot water (the hotter the better). Add a full or half mug of oxygen bleach and stir well.2.
Submerge the sheets and soak for 24 hours:
Place both the sheet and pillowcase in the solution, making sure they are completely submerged. Weight them down if necessary to ensure they stay underwater.3.
Wash in the washing machine:
After 24 hours, pour the entire bucket, including the sheets and solution, into your washing machine along with your regular detergent. Wash on a 60-degree cotton cycle.4.
Hang to dry:
Once the wash is done, hang the sheets outside to dry.5.
Prevent future stains:
To keep those yellow stains at bay, spray the sheets with pretreatment spray before each wash and wash them more regularly.Ann’s cleaning hack has been a hit on TikTok, with users showering her with praise and gratitude. One commenter even shared that they had no idea oxygen bleach was the solution to their yellow stain woes, while another raved about the power of drying in the sun.
So next time you find yourself battling stubborn yellow stains on your white bed sheets, remember Ann’s advice: ditch the chlorine bleach and embrace the power of oxygen bleach. Your sheets will thank you!
