Mrs Hinch fans share 79p tip for keeping bedding white - even if it turns yellow

06 February 2023 , 10:47

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Many cleaning fans swear by this hack (Stock Photo) (Image: Getty Images)

There are few things that brighten up a bedroom more than a fresh set of gleaming white bedding. Over time, however, this can be difficult to maintain, and even the snowiest of sheets can become dull after a few spins in the washing machine. Fortunately, there's no need to splurge on a new set once your old one loses its initial brightness, as one 79p hack works a treat when keeping bedding dreamily white.

A number of houseproud Mrs Hinch fans swear by a thrifty product which they say protects your sheets from unsightly discolouration, even after they've turned yellow.

Bedding can lose its brightness over time (Stock Photo) (Getty Images)

Taking to the popular cleaning hacks Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, one exasperated homecare fan reached out for advice after struggling to tackle yellow stains on her pricey white pillowcases.

She sighed: "My white pillowcases seem to have a yellow stain on them. I have tried a hot wash and even resorted to bleach to no avail. Anyone can you help please, they were too expensive to throw away but don't look nice. Thank you."

Coming to her rescue, some fellow group members recommended Dr. Beckmann, which you can pick up with ease at most supermarkets.

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A packet of three 40g in-wash sachets will usually set you back around £1.50 from the likes of Wilko, however, those who like a bargain will be pleased to see Asda is currently stocking boxes for just 79p.

Ideal for keeping your bedding sparkling white, Dr. Beckmann Glowhite sachets also prevent greying and can tackle both new and dried stains, and is a cleaning staple for many.

In a recent online review, one happy customer wrote: "After being stuck with a grey dirty-looking blanket that was once white, I definitely saw the difference after using this, will now be my go-to for my whites."

Another said: "I am really pleased with the results of my first wash with a sachet of Glowwhite. I used it on a full set of white bedroom linen that had some tough staining and general dullness.

"What is great is that you don't need to soak with it first, it just goes straight into the machine. I used only a 30-degree wash and all my linen is bright and fresh and new looking. A great product!"

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Julia Banim