All About Mattress Care and Mattress Cleaning

Over time, even the best mattresses can get pretty dirty. It’s not hard to imagine how they get that way; they do cushion our bodies for seven or eight hours per night, night after night, and absorb a fair amount of sweat and dead skin cells in the process.

How to Clean a Mattress?

Despite their heavy usage, there’s actually just one recommended method for cleaning mattresses, which is to give the upholstery a thorough vacuum from time-to-time. To do so, simply remove all bedding and vacuum all the hard to reach nooks and crevices. If you have one, consider using the upholstery attachment on your vacuum cleaner. It may also be worthwhile to remove the mattress and box spring to vacuum around the bed frame, where dust and debris can collect.

Best Approach to Removing Mattress Stains

Staining is sometimes unavoidable, but dry cleaning and other harsh chemicals are off-limits for use on mattresses. The chemicals used in dry cleaning and spot removers may be harmful to the fabric or underlying materials in your mattress. If you are determined to remove or treat a stain, it’s important to use only mild soap and water and remember to apply lightly. Foams and thick upholstery tend to act like a sponge and retain moisture, so be cautious never to soak or saturate your mattress or box spring. If you do opt to use water when considering how to clean a mattress, sunlight and air circulation can greatly accelerate the drying process. So pick a nice sunny day and let the mattress air out and dry thoroughly.

Learn How to Protect Your Mattress

Stained or unsanitary mattresses void the manufacturer’s warranty, which can come as a surprise to some mattress owners. The best way to preserve your mattress and protect it from staining over time is to use a protective cover of good quality. This too will need a good cleaning now and then, but protective mattress covers can be a beneficial tool for protecting your warranty, ensuring mattress longevity, and maintaining a healthy sleep environment.

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