Information on mattress cleaning and what can be used effectively for mattress cleaning

Mattress Cleaning

We don't usually think about mattress stains until it is too late, your new bed is arriving, or the movers are here and you strip the bed, only to notice that there are unsightly stains on it. It can be embarrassing, so remember your mattress cleaning before the day comes. There are lots of good commercial products on the market for mattress cleaning, but some of the stains can be removed with cleaners you probably already have on hand. After the stain is gone, and even when you change the sheets, placing a scented dryer sheet between the mattress and the bottom sheet will help to keep the mattress and room smelling fresh.

Lemon juice is a great mattress cleaning product. You can buy lemon scented cleaners at the store, or mix a half cup lemon juice with cold water for a bleach like chemical reaction with most mattress fabric stains. Always blot the stains, or else they will spread and at the very least you will encounter a ring of ugly brown water spots after the area has dried.Mild white powder detergent is good for mattress cleaning, too. Be sure to use white powder detergent and not a liquid blue, it may stain the mattress worse.

It's not recommended to ever smoke in bed, the smell being one of the least of your problems. But if you do, you could soon notice that the entire room smells like an ashtray. If this is the case, Take off all the sheets and sprinkle baking soda liberally all over the mattress. Let it set for the entire day, and then vacuum up with the attachment.

Moisture causes mold, and if you live in a colder climate, you may find your bedroom smelling a little musty. This could be from mildew deep inside your mattress. This type of mold can make you ill, so replace the mattress if possible, but in the meantime use a light solution of bleach and water to kill any remaining mildew. Running a humidifier and/or fan in the room can help alleviate mildew further. Of course, the best thing for mildew is the sun, so if you can, drag your mattress out into the back yard and give it a good vacuuming. Let it stand in the sun for a few hours to re freshen it.

Urine can destroy your mattress. For your mattress cleaning needs in this area, blot up as much of the stain as possible and then use a commercial cleaner especially formulated for pet and urine stains. This is better than any home remedy because the commercial cleaners have chemicals which will kill any bacteria resulting from the stain penetrating the surface of the mattress. An emergency treatment is to saturate the urine stain with a mixture of vinegar and warm water, blot as much as possible, repeat, and then sprinkle baking soda on the stain and vacuum it off twenty four hours later.

These are just a few ideas to help with mattress cleaning. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer for mattress cleaning instructions.

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