How to Clean a Mattress Like a Pro

Despite spending a third of our lives in bed, most individuals do not prioritise cleaning their mattresses when it comes to home tasks.

Your mattress absorbs perspiration, dead skin cells, body fluids, and body moisture every night. Food and drink spills and stains are also a factor. They all provide bacteria, dust mites, and pathogens with the ideal environment to cause allergies.

A clean and hygienic environment is produced by cleaning your mattress. You may sleep better as a result of keeping your bed smelling fresh and lowering your chance of developing allergies. Additionally, spills should be cleaned up right away to prevent discolouration and staining of the mattress. Additionally, it can stop fluids from seeping into the mattress’s fillings.

How often should you clean your mattress?

Cleaning your mattress thoroughly every six months is generally advised. Those who have allergies or asthma can think about washing their mattresses more frequently to reduce symptoms.

Follow the manufacturer’s care advice

Always follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer before cleaning your mattress. Everything you need to know about maintaining and maximising the performance of your mattress will be covered here.

When it comes to cleaning mattresses, there are no hard and fast laws. Every mattress has a unique construction, and every manufacturer offers various cleaning recommendations. For example, vacuuming may cause the fillings to come loose; thus, some manufacturers advise against it. Because the fillings could be harmed, some people advise against soaking in water or other cleaning solutions.

How to remove dust from your mattress

Use a gentle brush to remove fluff, dust, and debris from your mattress. If there are loose fillings in your mattress, do not use a hoover as this may cause the fillings to come away.

Otherwise, use a fresh brush or upholstery attachment to gently hoover the mattress’s top side. Be careful not to harm the mattress cover in any way.

How to get blood out of mattress

When you least expect it, blood stains on your mattress may show up from a cut, a bloody nose, or a period. Treating the blood stain as soon as you notice it, while it is still fresh, is the best course of action.

Using a clean tissue or an absorbent cloth, dab the afflicted region. Refrain from rubbing, as this may worsen the discolouration and spread it.

If needed, use a tiny bit of cold water. However, avoid oversoaking the stain, as this may encourage the growth of mould and mildew. Additionally, washing the blood with hot or warm water might worsen the stain.

Apply a solution of hydrogen peroxide or baking soda diluted with cold water immediately on blood stains that are difficult to remove. After letting it dry for about half an hour, dab with a fresh tissue or an absorbent cloth.

How to remove urine from mattress

It can be really unpleasant when a pet or child has an accident in your bed. Fortunately, urine stains on mattresses can be removed in a few different ways.

To begin, dab as much liquid as you can from the affected region with a clean tissue or absorbent cloth. To prevent the discolouration from spreading further into the mattress, avoid rubbing it.

Next, fill a spray bottle with a mixture of water and mild detergent. To make sure the solution is compatible, mist a tiny portion of the stain with it. After that, mist the stain with the solution and let it sit for about five minutes.

Lastly, use a fresh tissue or absorbent towel to wipe away any last traces of moisture, then wait a few hours until completely dry.

 Final thoughts

Don’t forget about your mattress the next time you decide to spring clean your house. Knowing that your mattress is fresh, clean, and odor-free will improve your quality of sleep.