How to clean a mattress and how often to do it
Over time, even our new mattress becomes less hygienic: dead skin cells, dust mites, dirt, bodily fluids, pet hair, and bacteria can accumulate there. Many good reasons to give it a good clean.
"Unless it is stained, it is not necessary to wash it every time with water and soap. For weekly routine maintenance, a good vacuuming with an upholstery nozzle is all that is needed to remove the dirt that has settled on our mattress."
How often should you deep clean the mattress?
"We should do it every three or four months, when we flip or rotate our mattress. But if it has stains, spots, or is smelly, it may need to be cleaned first."
How to deep clean the mattress: here are the steps
First, prepare the detergent: in one liter of hot water, add 2-3 drops of liquid dish soap, 4 tablespoons of baking soda, and 250ml of 10-volume hydrogen peroxide (which contains 3% H2O2) and mix well. Then, immerse a cloth in the liquid, wringing it out and thoroughly rubbing the entire surface of the mattress.
Rinse the cloth often, passing it over the entire mattress, making sure to reach all the corners.
So rub the mattress with sponge towels to absorb as much water as possible and let it air dry.
To ensure that the mattress dries before going to bed, we recommend cleaning it in the morning on a sunny day, then leaving the window open and possibly turning on a fan directed at our mattress.
How to remove bad odors from the mattress
If the mattress has bad odors but is not stained, it is possible to eliminate them by sprinkling its surface with a mixture of baking soda and talcum powder in equal parts.
Let the compound act for a short time on the entire surface of the mattress, then proceed to vacuum with a common vacuum cleaner with an upholstery nozzle. This process will not only remove any unwanted odors but will also sanitize the mattress by eliminating dust and mites.
Cleaning a yellowed pillow or mattress: the power of white vinegar
"We can never say it enough, white vinegar is a top ally for general home maintenance. Non-toxic, it has a very effective disinfecting and stain-removing action."
To remove yellowing stains from mattresses and pillows, pour 500 ml of vinegar into a basin and add a bit of dish soap, all mixed with 200 ml of warm water. Then, using a sponge that will be dipped in the mixture, scrub the mattress or pillow to be cleaned. Then rinse with clean water, blot with a towel, and let it dry all day.
Lemon juice: a valuable ally for restoring a yellowed mattress or pillow
"In the list of ingredients, it couldn't be more natural to eliminate the yellow traces, to include lemon, more specifically the citric acid contained in this citrus fruit."
"Equipped with powerful stain-removing properties, this simple and eco-friendly remedy will be of great help. To prepare it, mix the juice of 3 lemons in a cup of warm water."
Use a cloth soaked in this solution to vigorously scrub the stains, then a dry cloth to remove the moisture.
So let the mattress air dry. To dry the mattress and pillow faster, you can also use a hairdryer.
