To keep your mattress comfortable and make you dream, it is essential to clean it and keep it healthy and clean. Basic daily maintenance is certainly required, but deep cleaning is essential. Blood stains, urine, bad smells… With our tips, cleaning your mattress becomes easy, especially with products free of chemicals. Arm yourself with patience but also with good tools and products and that’s it!
How often should you clean a mattress?
A twice-yearly cleaning frequency is sufficient to keep a mattress clean and fresh. However, it is important to clean coffee spills or urine and blood stains immediately before they become stubborn and difficult to remove.
How to clean a mattress
When cleaning your mattress, Heather Corrow, former product development manager for Allswell, a luxury mattress brand, advises taking the following steps:
What you need:
Materials
- a hair dryer
- a dry towel
- Powder detergent
Step 1: Make a stain remover paste
In a bowl, mix the washing powder and a small amount of water. The goal is to obtain a cleaning paste and for this we opted for 3 tablespoons of washing powder and 1 tablespoon of water. We minimize the amount of water to avoid mold.
Step 2: Apply the paste on the stain.
Gently apply the paste to the stained area and leave it on for 15 minutes or even half an hour before wiping it off with a slightly damp cloth.
Step 3: Sponge and vacuum
Using a dry towel, pat the cleaned area gently, avoiding rubbing, then wait a few minutes for it to dry. If there is any leftover cleaning product, you can remove it with a vacuum cleaner.
Step 4: Dry the cleaned area
Use a hair dryer or leave the windows open during good weather to properly ventilate and dry the mattress and prevent mold from forming.
How to clean urine from a mattress
When a urine stain appears for the first time, you must react before it has time to adhere to the fibres of the mattress and leave a trace or even a bad smell. There are many cleaning alternatives to overcome this problem.
what you need
Materials
- Paper napkins
- Bicarbonate
- white vinegar
- a vacuum cleaner
Step 1: Rub the stain
Using absorbent paper, rub the stain.
Step 2: Prepare a solution to loosen the mattress.
Spray the area in question with a solution of half white vinegar and half plain water.
Step 3: Add baking soda and let it sit.
Sprinkle baking soda on the area and let it sit for 1 hour or all day.
Step 4: Vacuum
Remove any remaining baking soda with your vacuum cleaner. Don’t hesitate to repeat the technique if the smell persists.
How to remove blood stains from a mattress?
Blood stains are often stubborn and sometimes difficult to remove. We arm ourselves with patience and resort to specific products to get rid of them:
What you will need:
- a vacuum cleaner
- A disinfectant spray based on white vinegar, lemon or household alcohol.
- Bicarbonate
- Tea tree, lavender or eucalyptus essential oils.
Step 1: Rub the blood stain
Use a cloth dampened with cold water and rub the blood stain.
Step 2: Prepare a cleaning solution
Prepare a solution by mixing one part baking soda with two parts cold water.
Step 3: Apply your cleaning product to the stain.
Pour half a lemon or 4 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide into a bottle. Spray the solution on the blood stain and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Clean with a damp cloth
Use a clean, damp cloth or sponge and then wipe over the stained area.
Step 5: Apply stain and dry
Allow the area to air dry after gently wiping it with a dry towel.
How to deodorize the mattress?
The expert recommends changing the bedding set and vacuuming at least once a week to avoid bad odors. To deodorize your mattress:
what you need
Materials
- a vacuum cleaner
- A disinfectant spray based on white vinegar, lemon or household alcohol.
- Bicarbonate
- Tea tree, lavender or eucalyptus essential oils.
How to do it?
- Mix 3 parts lemon juice or white vinegar with 1 part water in a spray bottle;
- Spray lightly onto mattress;
- After a few minutes of air drying, your mattress should be effectively deodorized.
If you want to perform a deep deodorization, the specialist advises following these simple steps:
Step 1: Vacuum
Start by vacuuming the entire surface of the mattress.
Step 2: Sprinkle the baking soda
Cover the entire surface of the mattress with 120g of baking soda evenly and then gently scrub it with a dry brush or sponge. You should end up with an even layer of baking soda.
Step 3: Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
For the white powder to work effectively, let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. The longer you wait, the more chance it has of absorbing and neutralizing bad odors.
Step 4: Remove the baking soda with the vacuum cleaner
Finally, remove the baking soda layer by vacuuming the surface of your mattress one last time.
How to prevent stains on a mattress
Choose a mattress protector if you want to avoid stains and keep your mattress clean. Some models even offer benefits like protection designed to fight germs, bed bugs , and dust mites. Choose models that can protect the entire mattress, including the sides. They can also be prone to dirt, bed bugs, and liquid spills.
How to deep clean a bed?
If you want to have a spotless bed, you can clean it thoroughly by repeating the deodorizing tip mentioned above but with an additional ingredient. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oil of your choice to baking soda and then sprinkle it over the surface of the mattress. Let it sit for 1 to 2 hours before vacuuming.
