How to Clean Your Mattress the Right Way




How to Clean Your Mattress the Right Way


Liquid and moisture can degrade mattress materials and promote the growth of mold and mildew. Furthermore, spills or stains will void a mattress warranty. So make sure you don't leave your mattress naked! Purchase a backup mattress protector for the occasions yours is in the wash.


Vacuum your mattress with a handheld attachment.

Dust and dirt build up on your bed over time. Even if you haven't spilled on or stained your mattress, it's worth cleaning it every three to four months. You can clean your mattress on the same schedule that you rotate it.

First, strip your sheets and mattress protector. Make sure your handheld vacuum attachment is clean and run it across the entire mattress and foundation. Apply pressure to the tool, sucking up dirt and dust in the fibers of the fabric. If you have a pillowtop with seams and quilting, use the crevice tool on your vacuum.

Spot treat stains

If you're dealing with fresh mattress stains, use a clean, dry towel to blot the spill first. Try to lift excess moisture from the mattress material, and then work on the stain. Good Housekeeping recommends using upholstery cleaners formulated to remove pet stains because they contain odor-busting enzymes.

Other how-to sites recommend lightly spraying stains or spills with a 50/50 water and white vinegar solution. Let is stand for 5-10 minutes, and then blot with a clean, dry towel. Let your mattress dry or follow up with our next tip.  

Soak up moisture and odor with a layer of baking soda. 

Sprinkle a layer of baking soda over your mattress. Let it stand for 30 minutes to one hour and then vacuum it up. If you're soaking up a liquid spill, you can let the baking soda stand for more than an hour and then use your vacuum.



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  1. sucheta kapoorDecember 24, 2018 at 2:28 AM

    Nice information shared by the author. Mattress Steam & Dry Cleaners in Dandenong provide the efficient cleaning services at a very reasonable price.

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