You know that if your mattress is in poor condition, your good night's sleep would be greatly affected. When you take good care of your mattress it can serve you for more than 10 years providing you with the essential sleep. Despite these well-known facts, many people still neglect its condition and do not pay the necessary attention when it comes to maintaining its good hygiene. Today, you will learn several proven mattress cleaning tips and tricks that will make your mattress look better and your sleep more peaceful.
- Probably the easiest thing you can do to keep up the good shape of your mattress is to occasionally rotate it and flip it. In this way your body won't leave impressions on the surface and you will be able to rest undisturbed by an uncomfortable position.
- An essential part of keeping a decent condition of your mattress that you should not forget is to launder your mattress pad, bedspread and sheets. If the fabric allows, our cleaning experts recommend you using chlorine bleach to disinfect them. We do not advise you on using hot water as the material can shrunk. While the linens are in the washing machine and in the dryer, you can take up to cleaning and deodorising your mattress.
- In order to clean it, our company highly recommends using steam cleaning – it is the most efficient way of eliminating microbes and bacteria. You can choose to hire the machine and do it on your own or to book a service and rely on a mattress cleaning service provider.
- If you want to freshen up the condition of your carpet without hiring equipment, you can apply dry cleaning method. Use baking soda and several drops of your favourite essential oil. First, vacuum thoroughly the surface and then sprinkle generously the mixture, rub gently using a scrub brush and let it sit for about an hour. Vacuum again and enjoy the freshness! Baking soda is a great ingredient in a lot of homemade domestic cleaning solutions so you should not miss to include it in your cleaning routine.
- Now, a little more about the stubborn stains on the mattress you will have to deal with. How to get rid of dried blood stains? Make a paste out of 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap, 1 tablespoon salt and ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide. Apply on the spot and once it has dried up, scrape the residue off. If the stain is still visible dab with a clean white cloth dipped in hydrogen peroxide and repeat if needed.
- What about urine stains? When your kids are little they inevitably happen but with the help of this proven recipe you will be able to clean your mattress efficiently. Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda, ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid. Apply on the spot and let it sit for a couple of minutes. If the stain is really stubborn, add laundry detergent powder and a little bit of water to make a dry foam. Again, let it sit for half an hour and scrape the excess. Dab with a clean cloth and vacuum the area – simple as that!
Do you use other methods of cleaning your mattress? Share with us!
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