Latex pillow yellowing and slag? Can latex pillows still be used if their hair is yellow and scum

1. Why does latex pillow turn yellow? Can you still use a yellowed latex pillow? Is it harmful to the human body?

Under normal circumstances, the newly bought latex pillow is milky white, a little beige, but it will not be obvious, so the general causes of the yellowing of the latex pillow are the following four points:

1.People who are easy to sweat, after using it for a period of time, the pillow is stained with excessive sweat, although the latex pillow has strong hygroscopicity, it can absorb the sweat released by the head or neck, but the sweat contains a lot of oil, and the oxidation will make the pillow yellow, in this case, although it does not affect the use for the time being, but this situation shows that there are more sweat stains and moisture in the pillow, and if you continue to use it, it will increase the moisture in the body and bring a certain impact on human health. Therefore, it should be properly air-dried in the pillow or wash the latex pillow and dry it before use, which is not only responsible for human health, but also conducive to the extension of the life of the latex pillow.

2.The latex pillow itself has an oxidation effect, the latex in the latex pillow is a kind of juice extracted from the rubber tree, showing a gelatinous form, this glue liquid is easy to oxidize in the air, and the yellowing of the latex pillow may be caused by the oxidation reaction caused by the long-term contact with the air, so some people will have the yellowing of the latex pillow after using the latex pillow for 2-3 years or even 5-6 years. In this case, the yellowing will not affect the human body, it is non-toxic and harmless, and it does not affect sleep.

3.The oxidation caused by sun exposure can also cause the latex pillow to turn yellow. Exposure of latex pillows to sunlight will accelerate the oxidation of the pillow, and the latex will turn yellow after oxidation, causing the latex pillow to turn yellow.

In this case, the pillow should be avoided in time to be exposed to the sun, if it only appears yellowing, it will not affect the use and human health, but if it has been slag or even powdered, it can not continue to be used, whether it is in comfort or on human health will have a serious impact.

4.The content of natural latex is too low, latex pillow is made of natural latex, after the oxidation of latex, it is easy to turn yellow, if the content of natural latex is too low, it is easier to oxidize the pillow. In this case, the pillow should be judged according to the degree of oxidation to determine whether it is harmful to the human body, if the oxidation is too fast and too easy to turn yellow, it is recommended to change the pillow with higher natural latex content.

Posted On 2020-09-04 12:06:51Oxidation reaction occurs.

Latex pillows contain a lot of protein, and when the latex pillow is used for a long time, the protein in the latex will undergo an oxidation reaction, which will cause the latex pillow to turn yellow. And if the latex pillow is exposed to the sun or in an excessively humid environment, it will accelerate the yellowing of the latex pillow.

In addition, if the latex pillow is used for too long, the slag will fall, generally because the polyethylene pentadiene content in the latex pillow is too low, so that the flexibility of the pillow core is insufficient, so it is relatively fragile, and it is easy to fall off the slag if it is used for a long time.

Latex pillowsIf the hair is yellow and the scum is gone, it can't be used.

The latex pillow can still be used when it turns yellow, but if the slag is lost, it cannot be used anymore. After the latex pillow is used for a long time, the protein of the latex will undergo oxidation reaction.

This leads to yellowing and slag, which is related to the humidity of the air, temperature, and sunlight.

Irradiation is related.

Once the latex pillow has fallen off the slag, it will affect the comfort of the latex pillow and even affect the quality of sleep, so the latex pillow with the slag can be thrown away directly, and there is no need to continue to use it.

Causes of latex pillow slag:

1. Improper use at ordinary times: When latex pillows are made, they are mainly synthesized with natural latex juice, which is generally soft, but the slag may be usually placed in the sun to dry, so it leads to yellowing and hardness.

2. There are many types of latex pillows, once the latex content is relatively low and the material toughness of the pillow core is insufficient, it is easy to fall off the slag at this time, so it is best to choose a better one when buying.

3. There are many latex pillows that are cheaper, in order to save costs, in fact, a large number of synthetic latex coats are used, and natural latex is doped so that the pillow is easy to fall off the slag when it is used.

When buying latex pillows, be sure to observe whether it is a regular brand, and go to a regular shopping mall to buy it when buying.

The harm of latex pillows turning yellow and slag is that it affects the sleep condition of the state.

Generally, it is not recommended to continue to use the latex pillow when it turns yellow and the slag is removed. Latex is susceptible to oxidation. After the latex pillow is used for a long time, the latex will undergo oxidation reaction, and the process of oxidation will be accelerated after the sun is directly exposed to the sun.

The life of different latex pillows is different, the general latex pillow can be used for 3-6 years, pure latex can not achieve the state of coagulation and fluffy beating, so the latex content of latex pillow is only 80-93%, and the time of use is very related to whether the user sweats a lot in the use of the environment, and the maintenance of the latex pillow, so if you want to extend the service life of the latex pillow as much as possible, you should take good care of the latex pillow.

Maintenance of latex pillows

1. In daily life, latex pillows cannot be pressed by heavy objects for a long time.

2. Latex pillow should not be placed in a humid or exposed environment.

3. Generally, latex pillows only need to clean the pillowcase, because latex pillows can prevent moisture, mildew and mites. It is also breathable, so there is no need for excessive cleaning.

4. If the latex pillow is accidentally soiled during use, it is recommended to wash it locally, and it must be manually washed, so as not to affect the service life of the latex pillow.

5. If the latex pillow is forced to clean the whole pillow, hold the center of gravity and most of the volume of the pillow with your hands when taking out the water surface at the end of cleaning, so as not to damage the pillow due to gravity.

Latex is extracted from rubber trees, and when this material is made into pillows, it is inevitable that it will come into contact with air and produce natural oxidation reactions; As time goes on, it is inevitable that the slag will turn yellow due to the absorption of sweat.

In addition, because some people do not know the maintenance principle of latex pillows, they blindly take the general way of exposure to the sun, which accelerates the oxidation reaction of the outer layer of the latex pillow, which makes the latex pillow hard, resulting in slag loss.

Latex does not mold or grow insects, but it is most susceptible to oxidation. Latex is taboo to see strong light and high temperature, even ordinary sunlight and light can accelerate its aging. If the latex pillow is only partially aged, the latex quality can continue to be used without much problem.

If not in use, latex products should be stored in a cool, ventilated place with a coat on.