You spend a third of your life on your mattress, so it's important that you keep it clean.Regular mattress cleaning can help keep your mattress fresh and free of dust.It is important to clean spills as soon as possible in order to prevent stains and mold from growing.The good news is that you can clean a mattress with some basic cleaning tools and ingredients.
Step 1: There are pillows in the bed.
The mattress needs to be removed before you can clean it.Remove the top layer of items, including pillows, blankets, toys, and other objects.Take the pillow cases off and put them in the laundry basket.You can move items from the bed to a different part of the room if you fold up blankets.
Step 2: The linens need to be taken out.
Remove any sheets that are covering the mattress after all the decorative items are off the bed.This also includes fitted sheets, mattress protectors, and top sheets.Throw fabric sheets into the laundry basket.
Step 3: It's a good idea to wash your bedding and linens.
When the mattress is bare, you can begin the cleaning process.While the mattress is being cleaned, wash the sheets, linens, and pillow cases in the washing machine.You should start with a fresh bed.Follow care labels when washing fabrics.Use the hottest water and dryer settings to kill any dust mites that may be hiding in your linens.Remove the cover and wash it with the linens.
Step 4: There's a vacuum.
vacuuming is the first step in cleaning your mattress.Dead skin, hair, and other debris can be removed from the mattress.To vacuum the top of the mattress, use a wide brush attachment.To get into cracks, vacuum edges and piping, and clean the sides and corners, use the long upholstery nozzle.Make sure the nozzle and brush are clean before vacuuming.
Step 5: Fresh spills should be address.
Any spills that are still wet should be cleaned.The cloth should be damp with cold water.To clean the spill, use the damp cloth.Rub or clean the spill as it can push it into the mattress.Continue blotting until you have absorbed all the liquid.
Step 6: Clean stains.
The hydrogen peroxide and liquid dish soap should be put in a small bowl.You can stir them together with a spoon.The toothbrush should be dipped into the suds.Remove the suds from the mattress.Use a damp cloth to wipe away excess cleaner.The solution will cure stains from food and drinks.It's best to use the smallest amount of cleaner possible for a memory foam mattress.
Step 7: Clean biological stains with a cleaner.
The cleaner should be sprayed onto a clean cloth.To saturate the stain, Blot it with the cloth.The cleaner should sit for 15 minutes.To remove the stain, Blot the area with the same cloth.Blot the area with a damp cloth.Don't spray liquid cleaners on the mattress.Mattresses aren't designed to get wet, so use a little cleaner to treat the stains.Blood, urine, sweat, vomit, oil, grease, and other biological stains can be broken down by an enzyme cleaner.It can help get rid of odors.
Step 8: Sprinkle baking soda on the mattress.
If you have dealt with stains, you can clean the mattress.Baking soda can be sprinkled over the entire surface of the mattress.To give your mattress a fresh smell, stir five drops of your favorite essential oil into the baking soda before sprinkling it onto the mattress.To apply the baking soda more evenly, pour it into a sifter and distribute it over the mattress.
Step 9: Baking soda should be given time to absorb odors.
Allow the baking soda to sit on the mattress for 30 minutes.It will have time to break down acids, absorb smells, and absorb any liquid left over from the spot cleaning.If you have time, you can leave the baking soda on for several hours.The longer it is on the mattress, the cleaner it will be.
Step 10: The mattress has to be vacuumed again.
If there is time, vacuum the mattress to remove the baking soda.You can take acids, odors, and liquid that the baking soda has absorbed.To get into corners, cracks, seams, and piping, use the long nozzle and brush to cover the top of the mattress.
Step 11: Let the mattress fall out.
Once the mattress is clean, it's a good idea to let it air out for a while so any liquid left in it can dry out.It will be very difficult to remove the mold that is trapped inside the mattress.If you want to dry out the mattress faster, open a window in the room and let in fresh air.UV rays from the sun will help killbacteria and mold on the mattress, eliminate odors even more, and dry it out faster, so you can open drapes and curtains to let in the sunshine.
Step 12: You can flip the mattress.
If your mattress doesn't have a designated top and bottom, turn it over so you can sleep on the other side.If the mattress has a designated top and bottom, you can rotation it 180 degrees.This will make the mattress wear over the surface.It's a good idea to flip or rotate your mattress every three to six months.
Step 13: There is a mattress protector.
There is a plastic case that you can use to keep your mattress safe.You put the case over the mattress like you would a comforter.The mattress needs to be sealed and protected from spills, dust, dirt, stains, and bed bugs.You can buy mattress pads and covers to protect the top of the mattress from spills and dirt.
Step 14: The bed must be made.
You can make the bed with your clean linens if the mattress is clean, dry, flipped, and protected.The fitted sheet should be followed by the top sheet.All pillows, blankets, and decorations should be returned to the bed as well.Before making the bed, feel the mattress and make sure it's dry.If you put a damp mattress in blankets and linens, it won't dry out and you'll have mold growth.