The woman revealed that her boyfriend refused to replace his pillows, which were heavily stained and had not been washed in ten years.

In the viral clip, she documented the process of restoring the yellowed pillows to their original white color using a combination of common household cleaning products.

The cleaning process began with soaking three discolored pillows in a bathtub filled with a mixture of dishwasher tablets, Borax powder, and bleach.

Using a mop, she worked the dirt out of the pillows before transferring them to a washing machine for a thorough cleaning.

The results were dramatic – the pillows emerged looking bright white, a stark contrast to their previous dingy yellow-brown state.

The video quickly went viral, garnering over a million views on TikTok and eliciting a mix of astonishment and disgust from viewers.

Many commenters expressed disbelief over the condition of the pillows, with one user saying: “With that alone, I would replace the boyfriend. Hygiene is everything.”

Another noted the accumulation of: “10 years of sweat, dead skin, dirt, oil, and bacteria.”

Some highlighted the fact that pillows are recommended to be replaced every one to two years, with washing ideally done four times a year.

Experts emphasize the importance of regular pillow maintenance.

A representative from Christy England, a supplier to prestigious institutions like Wimbledon and the royal family, advised Mail Online that pillows should be cleaned every three months due to the buildup of sweat and dead skin.

Neglecting this can lead to unhygienic conditions, as bacteria and grime accumulate over time.

The TikToker’s cleaning method closely resembles a process known as ‘laundry stripping,’ which has gained popularity on social media.

Laundry stripping involves soaking fabrics in a tub of hot water mixed with baking soda, Borax, and detergent.

This technique helps to remove deep-seated grime and residue that regular washing machines often leave behind.

Nurse Lauren Elms previously demonstrated this method on TikTok, stripping workout clothes and towels.

Her videos, including one where the water turned a shocking dark brown after soaking, garnered millions of views and sparked a viral trend.

Stripping laundry effectively removes trapped dirt and bacteria, particularly from materials like terry cloth, which are prone to holding onto residues.

According to The Spruce, this process is particularly useful for older towels and gym clothes that may smell clean after washing but develop odors when damp.

The process works because, during a typical wash, fabrics may reabsorb some of the dirty water circulating in the machine.

Social media reactions to both the pillow-cleaning video and laundry-stripping trend have ranged from astonishment to horror.

Viewers noted how the processes reveal just how much-unseen buildup can accumulate in everyday items.

In the end, the TikToker joked that she could sleep better knowing those nasty pillows are clean,’ but many commenters suggested a more permanent solution: replacing both the pillows and perhaps even the boyfriend.