Tips For Cleaning Your Mattress

1. Remove all blankets, pillows, and sheets.

2. Move the mattress outside.

3. Use a vacuum hose to remove any debris.

4. Sprinkle baking soda on your mattress and let it sit for at least 20 min.

5. Vacuum your mattress again.

7. Use a damp sponge and a mild household cleaning solution to gently clean your mattress.

8. Let your mattress dry completely.

Finally you can repeat the procedure on the other side of the mattress.

Mattresses often accumulate pollen, dead skin cells, sweat, dust mites, hair, and food particles, creating a haven for bacteria. It is recommended to clean your mattress at least once a year. Keeping your mattress with a mattress pad will help keep it cleaner, however, it will not replace a deep cleaning. It is recommended to wash your mattress pad at least twice a year or more if you have allergies.

It is recommended to rotate and turn your mattress every 3 months. This helps to reduce the marks that form from sleeping in the same spot night after night. Rotating and turning your mattress helps prevent uneven wear.

To remove bad odors, sprinkle the mattress with baking soda. Let the baking soda sit on the mattress for several hours before removing it with a vacuum cleaner. Ask someone to help you dry the mattress outside in the fresh air and sunlight to help eliminate odors. While outside, pat the mattress several times to dislodge dust particles.

Make a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and dish soap to remove mattress stains: Fill a container with two cups of hydrogen peroxide and one tablespoon of dish soap. Mix well. Use a clean sponge to apply this mixture to the mattress stains. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes and then blot or rub the stains with a damp cloth.