How to Clean, Remove Stains, and Disinfect a Mattress
We spend a third of our lives on it. Here's how to sanitize your mattress, eliminate dust mites and yellow stains.
Recommended Materials
- Baking soda
- Powerful vacuum cleaner
- White vinegar
- Hydrogen peroxide (for stains)
- Clean cloths
- Lavender or tea tree essential oil (optional)
Steps to follow
Step 1
Take advantage of a sheet change to clean your mattress. Start by removing all bedding and wash it at 60°C to kill dust mites.
Step 2
Vacuum thoroughly over the entire surface of the mattress, including sides and seams, to suck up dust, dead skin, and dust mites.
Step 3
For yellow stains or sweat: mix a little hydrogen peroxide with baking soda to form a paste. Apply to the stain, let dry, then brush and vacuum. Always test on a small area first.
Step 4
To deodorize and sanitize deeply: sprinkle baking soda generously over the entire mattress. You can add a few drops of tea tree (antifungal) or lavender (soothing) essential oil mixed with the baking soda beforehand.
Step 5
Let the baking soda sit for as long as possible, ideally all day. It will absorb moisture and neutralize odors.
Step 6
Vacuum again very carefully to remove all baking soda. Your mattress will be fresher and healthier.
Step 7
Leave the bedroom wide open during the operation to evacuate residual moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to remove a blood stain ?
Always use COLD water (hot water cooks the blood and sets it). Dab with a mixture of cold water + salt or cold water + effervescent aspirin.
Should I flip my mattress ?
Yes, rotating (head/foot) or flipping (summer/winter side) your mattress every 3 to 6 months prevents sagging and airs the fibers.
Precautions
- Never soak a mattress, internal moisture promotes mold which is very difficult to dislodge.
- Let dry well before putting sheets back on.
