How To Clean a Mattress

Do You Need To Clean Your Mattress?

Unseen to the naked eye, your mattress might be harboring dust mites, allergens, and bacteria. These invisible invaders can disrupt your sleep and even pose health risks. Here are all the reasons why it’s important to clean your mattress:

• Allergen Elimination: Your mattress, over time, becomes a breeding ground for dust mites and allergens. These microscopic creatures can trigger allergies and respiratory issues, compromising the quality of your sleep. Regular cleaning ensures a hygienic sleep environment, free from these unseen invaders.
• Bacterial Invasion Prevention: Our bodies naturally shed skin cells, and when combined with sweat and other bodily fluids, it creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Cleaning your mattress prevents the accumulation of bacteria, reducing the risk of infections and promoting a healthier sleeping space.
• Odor Control: Ever noticed a lingering, unpleasant odor in your bedroom? Your mattress might be the culprit. Regular cleaning, including deodorizing techniques, helps neutralize odors, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere for a peaceful night's sleep.
• Prolonged Mattress Lifespan: Investing in a quality mattress is an investment in your well-being. Regular maintenance, including cleaning, can significantly extend the lifespan of your mattress. This not only protects your investment but also ensures a consistently comfortable and supportive sleep surface.
• Enhanced Sleep Quality: A clean mattress provides the foundation for a restful night's sleep. Removing allergens, bacteria, and odors contributes to an overall improved sleep environment. Experience the difference in the quality of your sleep by prioritizing the cleanliness of your mattress.

How To Easily Clean Your Mattress

This technique works well for mattresses of all sizes, from a twin mattress or queen mattress to a California king.

The Equipment

• Small Vacuum: If you have a smaller vacuum with a handheld attachment, that would work best.
• Stain Remover: Any store bought stain remover will do the trick. If you prefer a more natural stain remover, there are many diy recipes that work great.
• Scrub Brush: Look for a sturdy scrub brush with firm bristles.
• Paper Towel: You will need a few sheets of paper towels.
• Baking Soda: This is optional if you would like to remove any odors.

Easy Mattress Cleaning: Step-by-Step

• Step 1: You’re going to want to take all of the covers and sheets off your mattress.
• Step 2: Next, you’re going to vacuum your mattress. If you have a smaller vacuum, you can simply run that over your mattress, making sure to get deep into each of the nooks and crannies. If you have a larger vacuum with a handheld attachment, you can use that to clean the mattress as well.
• Step 3: Now you’re going to want to tackle any stains that you see on your mattress. Use a carpet and upholstery stain remover*, preferably with the scrubbing attachment. Squirt the cleaner over any stains you see and let it sit for about one minute. If the stain remover doesn't come with a scrub attachment, make sure to pick up a scrub brush as well, unless you already have one.
• Step 4: After letting the stain remover sit and soak into the stains, you can take the scrubbing attachment and scrub the stain out. Feel free to repeat this process if needed.
• Step 5: Take a paper towel and blot up any excess liquid left over where you cleaned the stains.
• Step 6: We’re almost done! The last thing we are going to want to do is to cover the mattress with baking soda to absorb any excess liquid and to soak up any odors.
• Step 7: After letting the baking soda sit for a good 20 minutes or so, vacuum it up.
• Step 8: Let the mattress air out for a few hours without any covers on.
• Step 9: If you haven’t already done so in the past six months, you’ll want to give your mattress a 180-degree turn. It’s good to get into the habit of turning your mattress (so where you used to put your feet is now by your head) every six months.
• Step 10: All that’s left to do now is put your covers back on and enjoy your nice, clean mattress.

This section is for the die-hard do-it-yourselfers who want to clean their mattress like the pros. So the first thing we are going to need to do for a very soiled mattress is to make sure we have everything we need to clean the mattress.

The Equipment

• Enzyme Cleaner: You are going to want a good enzyme cleaner that either comes already in a spray bottle or, if it comes in a jug, you’ll need to pour the cleaner into a spray bottle.
• Brush: You’ll need a brush to scrub your mattress. Mattress cleaning pros will use a rotary brush such as a Dewalt variable speed polisher with a soft brush attachment. If that’s a bit too serious for you, a regular scrub brush will do just fine.
• Spray Extractor/Wet Vacuum: These machines are great for cleaning furniture, carpets, and now your mattress. They allow you to spray water onto what you’re cleaning, while simultaneously vacuuming it up.

Take Your Sleep To The Next Level

Whichever path you took, you should have ended up with a clean and fresh mattress. So congratulations, and we hope that you will enjoy your well-deserved good night’s sleep!

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