The comfort and hygiene of sleep that is so often talked about depends on many factors.
It's not just the atmosphere in the bedroom, but also the conditions in bed!
While we often take care of the cleanliness of our bed linen, the quality of the mattress leaves much to be desired. There is probably nothing worse than a situation when this part of the bed is old or, even worse, dirty.
Unfortunately, the mattress cannot be washed due to its size, so we have to resort to other methods. So, let's check together: how to clean a mattress?
Why do you need to clean your mattress?
Why you shouldn't neglect your mattress? First of all, because we spend a significant part of our lives in it.
Although bed linen and sheets are changed regularly, it is the mattress that retains significant layers of dust, dirt and dead skin, which are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and mites that are dangerous for household members, especially allergy sufferers.
Although the mattresses are large and cannot be washed, they can be cleaned effectively, both wet and dry.
Don't forget to vacuum the mattress.
Washing a mattress is a last resort, but it needs to be cleaned more often from dirt, which is attracted like a magnet. How to clean a mattress as quickly as possible?
Vacuuming is necessary to remove dust, food debris, dead skin and reduce the presence of mites. If we want a clean mattress, it is better to vacuum it once a week.
If we are struggling with allergies, it is worth taking with us heavier weapons against a dirty mattress.
Then it’s better to invest in a steam cleaner, which will not only remove stains, but also thoroughly and deeply refresh and, most importantly, disinfect the mattress.
However, it is worth remembering that water vapor will cause the mattress to become damp.
If we want to refresh it with a steam cleaner, it is worth planning this process in such a way that it has time to dry well.
Refreshing a dry mattress
If we can't freshen up the mattress with steam, we don't have to wring our hands. Other methods will help you get rid of, for example, the unpleasant smell that this part of the bed emits.
If we want to refresh the mattress, nothing prevents you from using baking soda. A glass of white powder should be carefully sprinkled in a thin layer on the mattress, rubbed with a brush and left for at least an hour.
After this time, it is enough to vacuum the mattress to get rid of not only the unpleasant smell, but also the mites.
Washing a wet mattress
It doesn't take long for a stain to form on a mattress. Unfortunately, due to the presence of bedding, their presence often goes unnoticed for a long time, making it difficult to get rid of them. How to remove stains from a mattress?
There are several ways to deal with this problem, it is enough to prepare several household and eco-friendly cleaning products. Which ones:
- a mixture of water and baking soda
- a mixture of water and lemon juice (or citric acid)
- solution of water and hydrogen peroxide
- a solution of water and vinegar.
Disinfection of mattresses
Sometimes it happens that for some reason it is necessary to disinfect the mattress, for example, because it is dirty or a chronically ill person is lying in bed. And there are home solutions to this problem. It is enough to use the natural method when changing bed linen.
It is enough to mix a small amount of water (200 ml) with a small amount of alcohol (100 ml) and a dozen drops of essential oil (for example, tea or sandalwood), and then pour the mixture into a spray bottle. This home remedy will help get rid of germs on the mattress.
Previously, welisted life hacks for express cleaning.
