We Have All Asked Ourselves This Question At Some Point: How To Clean A Mattress?
To clean a mattress, you have to react quickly. Indeed, for a liquid, for example, you must avoid it soiling your mattress deeply. From your child’s pee, to the chocolate stain, the simple spilled drink, the same question is nagging at you, “how am I going to clean my mattress?” Believe it or not, it’s possible! Acting quickly is the key to your worry.
In this article, you will find some tips that can save your life in the event of an incident of this type and thus keep your mattress intact, and for a long time!
Cleaning The Mattress Cover
The vast majority of memory foam mattresses have a removable cover to make it easier to clean. It is always machine washable, by setting your machine to a gentle cycle, and drying using the coldest temperature. It is advisable not to iron the cover and to be careful not to dry clean the mattress cover, as heat can damage certain components and characteristics of the fabric.
How Do You Clean A Stained Mattress?
How to remove stains from your mattress? Have you stained your mattress and are looking to detach it? Our advice is to clean the affected area as quickly as possible once the damage has been done.
In the case of a liquid, it is necessary to wipe immediately with a damp cloth, slightly dampened with water. The water temperature should always be COLD, not hot. Indeed, hot water contributes to the fixation of certain protein-based stains such as urine.
Once the stain has been rubbed off by the cloth lightly soaked in cold water, the excess can then be absorbed with a dry absorbent cloth by pressing firmly up and down on the mattress to remove the stain.
There is no question of rubbing the stain to prevent it from fixing, this will not remove it in any way. It is a question of patting the stain and then absorbing it.
If, however, the stain persists, you can apply an enzyme-based mattress stain remover.
In the case of a memory foam mattress or foldable mattress, remember to use AS LITTLE liquid as possible, and above all, never soak/submerge the mattress.
Tip: Enzyme-based mattress stain remover is eco-friendly and can be purchased or made in-house. If you like to design your products yourself, don’t hesitate! You will find plenty of recipes on the internet to make your own homemade cleanser using ingredients that you probably have at home such as sugar and lemon.
How Do You Remove A Blood Stain From A Mattress?
A blood stain on your mattress? We have the solution. This involves mixing a dose of baking soda with a little cold water. All you have to do is apply your mixture to the blood stain. Baking soda cleans the most resistant stains, all in depth.
In the case of a blood stain, the most effective solution is to mix one part baking soda with one part cold water, and apply it to the blood stain. Cleaning a mattress with baking soda helps dissolve the most stubborn stains.
Also, baking soda can remove the blood stain, regardless of how old it is.
Deodorize Your Mattress
Do you have a smell after cleaning a stain on your mattress? Does your mattress stay damp and take a long time to dry? Baking soda is the solution. It is a question of applying a dose to the mattress in order to deodorize it and dry it faster.
To do this, sprinkle baking soda on the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes (to remove the strongest odors, you can leave it longer).
Then, spread it out well to form an even layer, possibly using a kitchen sieve. Once the smell is gone and the mattress is dry, using your vacuum cleaner, vacuum up the remaining baking soda.
Once your mattress is clean and free of any stains, make sure it’s completely dry before making your bed and sleeping in it. This process can take up to 48 hours, but it is essential, as a damp mattress can contain bacteria and thus promote the appearance of mold. To speed up the drying process, use an electric fan for example (no hair dryer, the air being too hot can affect the composition of the mattress and foam).
How To Disinfect A Mattress?
Cleaning mattress: Bed bugs, dust mites, stains/odors that persist after cleaning and deodorizing the mattress, cleaning professionals probably have what you need; The right equipment, enough to remove stubborn stains as well as to neutralize bed bugs without impacting you.
Protecting Your Mattress
When making a purchase, we want the product to be durable in order to make the investment profitable. This represents a kind of insurance. Against stains and liquids, we advise you to buy a mattress protector, in order to prevent you from any inconvenience that may occur on a daily basis.
Taking Care Of Your Mattress In The Long Term
Despite the different options available to you, the mattress protector is not necessarily enough, there is still work to be done. Indeed, it is important to clean your mattress at least four times a year.
We spend a third of our lives on our mattress and evacuate more than 4.5L of fluids per year, while we sleep, and the mattress suffers as a result.
So clean your pocket spring mattress regularly thoroughly, once a season. Even if you can’t see the accumulated dirt with the naked eye, sweat, dead skin under your mattress protector, remember to wash the mattress cover as well (in cold water on a gentle cycle, on low temperature drying).
While you wash and dry the cover, sprinkle baking soda directly on the memory foam and let it sit for 30 minutes before vacuuming. Applying baking soda will absorb moisture and odors.
When To Turn A Mattress Over?
While pocket spring mattress should be turned every 6 months for even wear, memory foam mattresses should be rotated 180 degrees every 6 months. A memory foam mattress should be turned, not turned over, because it is made from different layers of foam that provide different forms of support. The most favorable layer is usually on the bottom, while the softest layer is usually on top.
Whether you sleep alone or with a partner, turning your mattress inside out will ensure the best comfort throughout the years.
Buy A Mattress Topper Or Mattress Protector?
Have you managed to keep your mattress in good condition over the years? Congratulations to you! However, a mattress that is more than eight years old may not always fulfill the needs, the form of support your back needs to get quality sleep. So it’s time to upgrade!
