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We spend a whole third of our lives on our mattresses, which is why it’s so important that they stay clean. Learning how to clean a mattress properly might take a little time, but there are a couple of tips and tricks that make the actual process pretty simple.
It’s sometimes easier to ignore the hygiene of your mattress, since it isn’t something that gets noticeably dirty, like other household appliances. Despite this, your mattress collects dead skin cells, dust mites, and other microscopic bacteria that can, in turn, affect your health. This is what makes learning how to clean a mattress so important.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’re just looking to improve your process, here’s how to clean a mattress and keep your bed feeling fresh for longer:
You can’t clean a mattress properly without the right tools for the job. Here are some of the tools you’ll need to get started:
Do you find figuring out how to clean a mattress daunting? Taking it step by step can help break things down. Once you have your supplies ready, it’s time to get started:
Remove any spare bedding or pillows off the top of your bed. You want a clear space to work with so that things are as simple as possible.
Using a vacuum with an upholstery attachment, go over your mattress once. This will eliminate any dust mites, dead skin, hair, and any other debris from your mattress. The upholstery nozzle is useful for getting into the sides and corners of your mattress properly.
Use a clean cloth and dampen it with water to get started. Keep blotting, and avoid rubbing or scrubbing the spill since this can deepen the stain. Once you’ve absorbed all the excess liquid, there should be a significant difference in the quality of your bed. Be careful to avoid using too much water on memory foam, since this can damage your mattress filling.
If you’re trying to get rid of a stain that has blood or urine, or even any type of oil or grease, an enzyme-based cleaner will help break things down faster. These are also useful when it comes to getting rid of odors. Be sure to check the care conditions of your mattress before using anything overly abrasive on its surface. Memory foam tends to be a more sensitive material to chemical cleaners, and you don’t want to risk accidentally damaging your bed.
You could stop here, but for a deep clean, sprinkling baking soda over your mattress can help deodorize its surface. You can also add a few drops of essential oil over the surface of your bed to give your mattress an even fresher smell. Let the baking soda sit on the surface of your bed for at least 30 minutes to help break down any odor and absorb smells or liquids from your mattress.
Once the baking soda has had time to sit on top of your mattress, you’ll need to vacuum it once again. The baking soda will have absorbed most of the acids and odors on your mattress, leaving it fresh and as good as new.
Once you’re done cleaning your mattress, it’s just as important as to let it air out. This ensures that your mattress is completely dry before you put any sheets on, and allows your bed to stay completely fresh.
To avoid damaging your mattress and to keep your mattress feeling fresh for a long time. Try to clean your mattress twice a year, once every six months, to keep your mattress as fresh as possible.
When you stain your mattress, try to treat it immediately so that you’re able to avoid having to deal with something that’s set. You’ll also want to change your sheets on a regular basis, to prevent too much build-up of dust mites, dead skin, or other external debris.
Adding a layer of protection between your bed and sheets is also going to prevent a build-up of dust mites. Use a mattress protector or mattress cover to prevent your mattress from getting overly damaged.
Finally, be sure to vacuum your mattress more regularly, at least once a month for a quicker clean that’s going to prevent any build-up of dust mites. Some mattresses might also need to be flipped every three months for maximum efficiency.
Learning how to clean a mattress, as you’ll have found out by now, is not as complicated as some people make it out to be. That being said, picking the best mattress for ease of maintenance can make it a lot easier to clean your mattress.
Puffy mattresses come with a patented, stain-resistant cloud cover, that you can zip and wash. The washing machine-friendly material makes clean-up easy and keeps your mattress ultra-hygienic and long-lasting.
The Puffy Mattress and Puffy Lux are also hypoallergenic, making them naturally resistant to dust mites and allergens that might cause a bad case of the sniffles. Picking the best mattress for both comfort and clean-up puts you one step ahead of the game when it comes to your spring cleaning list.
Your mattress is a serious investment. When it’s time to choose something that’s going to stand the test of time, you’ll want to consider how easy maintenance is going to be. After a couple of rounds of practice, you’ll be surprised how much easier it becomes to clean a mattress. Once you have your materials ready, you’re going to find it a lot simpler to get things done in an organized fashion.
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