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We have a new mattress and keeping it clean from day 1 is essential. Did you know the quality of your sleep hugely depends on your sleeping surface. So the below tips on how to clean your mattress will be great if it is new or old. Deep cleaning around the house will never be complete without tending to your bed. When it comes to maintenance of your mattress, most people assume that changing the sheets and rotating the mattress is enough. But you need to do a TLC on your bed now and then. Besides, it is an important investment, and you want it to last for years.
Mattresses can harbor germs, dirt, bedbugs, and dust mites, which you need to eliminate regularly. Thus, mattress cleaning is a necessity, especially if you have allergies or you let your pet in your bed. If your mattress demands a little love, below are tips on cleaning it up.
Vacuum It
You should use the upholstery attachment in your vacuum cleaner to clean the bed. Take the mattress cover and the sheets out for washing, then vacuum all the sides of the mattress including every nook and corner. The strokes should be overlapping to suck in all dust, mites, and dead cells. Since the mattress could also have bedbugs, get the best bedbug treatment from a professional. The treatment will exterminate the bedbugs forever from your mattress.
Get rid of that Foul Smell
Accumulation of stains and sweat often results in an unpleasant smell. The quickest way to get rid of the stink is through the use of baking soda. Dust baking soda particles on the surface of your bare mattress. Rub it into the fabric then leave it for about 15 minutes. The rubbing should be gentle to avoid causing damage to the bed. After the wait time, vacuum the mattress to suck in the baking soda.
Remove the Stains
Failure to clean fluid immediately causes it to sip further into your mattress fabric to form a stain. Urine and bloodstains can be particularly tough to remove. However, some affordable products can help you remove these pesky stains. Measure some hydrogen peroxide depending on how large your stain is, preferably 1/4 cup. Mix it with a tablespoon of uncolored liquid dish soap and salt about one tablespoon. Spread the mixture on your blemish and leave it for about ten minutes or until it dries completely. Scrape off the paste. You can remove the remaining stain by dabbing a cloth on the stain after dipping it in hydrogen peroxide.
Invest in a Good Mattress Protection
Now that your mattress is fresh and spotless, you must seek ways of protecting it. Investing in a good mattress protector is the best solution. After drying, cover your bed using a mattress protector. As it is impossible to prevent your mattress from catching dust and stain in its lifetime, getting a mattress protector becomes a necessity. It will ensure you have an easy time cleaning your mattress next time.
Upgrade Your Mattress When Necessary
Mattress cleaning is a way of extending the life of your bed and act as a way of treating yourself to some quality sleep. However, even the highest quality item gets spoilt. After serving you for over eight years, you should consider purchasing a new mattress.
Conclusion
Sleeping on a clean surface guarantees enough rest. Regular cleaning of your mattress will also lengthen your mattress life. New beds are expensive- it is better to clean up your mattress regularly and keep it fresh for many years.
Susan Smith
February 23, 2020I invested in mattress protecters when we brought new ones, some fab tips here, thank you for sharing
Lynne OConnor
February 25, 2020Some fab tips but do you know the thinking behind the 8 year replacement theory? Surely it depends on the quality of the mattress
lynn neal
February 28, 2020Great tips for keeping matresses clean and some of them would equally apply to other upholstery too!
zoe brown
February 29, 2020great tips thanks
Sean
March 2, 2020I have never really thought about deep cleaning the bed! Other than wash the sheets and mattress protector! I can see I will have to strip it down this weekend to give it a good blast with the hoover!
Paul Green
March 4, 2020some great hacks there will have to try some
Karen hutchinson
March 4, 2020Great ideas – will give them a go to see if my mattress will last a bit longer !
Sarah Mathieson
March 4, 2020Some really useful tips here, we’re just about to get a new bed and mattress which we desperately need. Mattresses are an expensive investment so I’m definitely planning to look after ours using some of your tips.
Natalie Louise Gough
March 4, 2020Fantastic advice!
Kerry Taylor
March 8, 2020Great tips. I love getting into a fresh smelling bed, particularly with a clean mattress!
merry
March 9, 2020My Mattress is probably the most neglected thing in the house when it comes to cleaning because frankly speaking I could never figure out how to clean a mattress. The points you have listed out are really helpful and i am going to keep my mattress spick and span.
Karen Radford
March 10, 2020Thanks for the tips!
James McKenna
March 14, 2020Great tips, thanks 🙂
Harry Peters
April 30, 2020Nice article. Now that the weather is getting warm, it is also a good idea to take your mattress out into the sunshine. Beat the mattress on both sides for about 10 minutes with a cricket or baseball bat. This will remove dead skin and other debris. Leave it out in bright sunshine for a couple of hours to kill off some mites and bacteria. Then bring back inside and do the tips above. This is a good exercise to do each summer and will help you get a good healthy night’s sleep.
Best,
Harry at http://www.tidychoice.com
Helen Sherpa
May 23, 2020Great tips, thank you.
Margaret Gallagher
June 6, 2020Still not got round to cleaning my mattress – weekend job !
Carly Belsey
June 23, 2020I love the baking soda tip, I will have to try this. I do the other things, especially vacuuming the matress, always makes me feel cleaner!
Lindsey Martin
December 1, 2020Its so easy to forget about your mattress, I’m going to do mine today. thanks for the advice.