Do you ever clean your mattress? Chances are you don’t. That’s alright, you’re not alone. Many people forget about cleaning their mattresses every once in a while. That’s understandable, because where to begin? There are a few ways to clean your mattress, and it might not be such a bad idea to integrate this routine into your cleaning regime.
First things first, you should know that when you’re cleaning your mattress, all the bedding needs to be taken off if you want it to become spotless. It doesn’t matter what kind of mattress you have, just take everything off.
Use the Vacuum Cleaner
The vacuum cleaner is your best friend when it comes to cleaning the mattress. It’s a great tool to suck out all the dust and other things that have made your mattress their home. You can vacuum your mattress by starting on the top and then work your way down. Don’t forget to flip your mattress and do the bottom too.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is seriously awesome when it comes to the household. Just like with many other cleaning tasks, baking soda comes to the rescue. Over time, odors start emanating from your bed, thanks to all the sweat and maybe even urine that’s left in your mattress. Especially when you have kids or pets, it might not be a bad idea to try this.
Pull all the fluids out of your mattress by sprinkling baking soda all over the mattress. If there are spots that smell a bit worse, throw on some extra baking soda on those spots. Now, scrub the powder into the mattress with a brush. After 10 minutes of leaving it on you can vacuum the mattress again, and it’ll smell fresh.
Enzymatic Cleaners
Not all stains will come out from using a vacuum cleaner and baking soda. Now you might need some heavier tools, like enzymatic cleaners. Enzymatic cleaners are perfect to get out certain stains like blood and urine stains. Many stores sell enzymatic cleaners, and you can even use enzyme-based pet-smell removers. With these, the stains will easily come out.
How To Help Remove Stains On Mattresses
Some stains just don’t want to get out. If enzymatic cleaners don’t work, there are a few other tricks we’ve got up our sleeves that you can try.
White Vinegar
Vinegar is a great tool to get out certain stains. To use it, create a 1:1 mixture of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, and spray on the stains or all over your mattress, whatever you prefer. Now, there are two ways to finish this process. You can let it air dry, but if you want to get stains out, it’s best to throw a layer of baking soda on the mattress again, to pull the vinegar soak back out. Now let this lay there for a few hours before vacuuming. If you still see the stains, try immediately cleaning them with a wet cloth now.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Another trick you could try is using hydrogen peroxide. This has bleaching properties and can be of great help with removing nasty-looking stains. This should be one of the last tricks you try when cleaning stains. But before using it on your entire mattress, you should do a patch-test on a small patch of your mattress. Not all fabrics react too well to the product. Make a 1:1 mixture with water and, if the patch test succeeded, spray on the affected areas.
How To Deeply Clean the Mattress
Besides cleaning the stains and odors from your mattress, you should also give your mattress a thorough deep clean every few months. This will remove all the left-over dust and dirt. This isn’t hard to do, because there are only two ingredients necessary for the process: essential oil and baking soda.
Add Oil to Baking Soda
The first step is to add about 10-20 drops to a box of baking soda. Start shaking to mix it up and break down lumps. Don’t know what kind of essential oil to use? We recommend lavender and chamomile. They have antibacterial and relaxing properties.
Sprinkle the Mix over the Mattress
Once you’ve created the mixture, start sprinkling it over your mattress and give every inch of your mattress a good rub. This will make the baking soda penetrate your mattress and give it a deep cleanse. This time, let the mixture sit for at least one hour.
Clean the Frame
While you’re waiting, don’t sit down. It’s time to start cleaning the frame of your bed. Dust and dust mites might have settled on the frame and if you really want to clean your bed properly, you shouldn’t forget about this part. You can just wipe it off with a wet cloth.
Flip the Mattress and Repeat
For the next step: flip the mattress and repeat all the steps. Who knows what settles on the bottom of your mattress? Now, you’ve cleaned your mattress very well.
Vacuum
Is the hour over? Then it’s time to thoroughly vacuum your mattress again. Don’t rush it; you want to get all the baking soda out. When you’re done, your mattress will not only be but also look a lot cleaner.
How to Preserve the Quality Of a Mattress
Now that you’ve finished deep cleaning your mattress, it’s time to give you some tips on how to keep your mattress clean in the future. You want to preserve the quality of your mattress as long as possible, right? On the next page, you’ll find some tips on how to preserve your mattress.
Always Clean Immediately
Spilled something on your mattress? Don’t wait with cleaning and immediately try to get the stain out. Did your period ruin your bedding? Immediately throw everything in the laundry in cold water. Your mattress needs to be dried with paper towels and then to be attacked with a stain cleaning solution.
Use a Mattress Protector
A very good way to prolong the life of your mattress is by using a mattress protector. This provides bed bugs and mites to settle in your mattress and keeps liquids (urine/sweat/blood) from entering your mattress. Who knew it could be this easy?
Make It A Habit To Clean the Mattress
You don’t have to clean your mattress every month, but it should be a habit to clean your mattress thoroughly at least twice a year. This way, you’re always sure of sleeping in a fresh bed. And don’t forget to clean your sheets every week.