Mattress is one of the important household items for many families. Many people like to sleep on a mattress all year round because it provides a comfortable and cozy feeling, but there are also people who only use a blanket in winter and a mat in summer. Regardless of your choice, you need to pay attention to mattress hygiene. After a period of use, the mattress will accumulate dust and bacteria. Dead skin cells and sweat from humans can cling to the mattress and become ideal food for various bacteria and parasites. In addition, many people have a habit of bringing food to bed, which makes the mattress even dirtier.
Therefore, regular mattress cleaning is essential.
Many people believe that mattress hygiene only requires sun exposure. However, sun exposure cannot completely eliminate dust mites on the mattress. Therefore, you need to clean the mattress more carefully.
Remove the mattress cover
When cleaning the mattress, you need to remove the mattress cover, bedspread, and wash them. For bedspreads and pillowcases, it is best to wash them once a week.
Clean the mattress surface
If you have a vacuum cleaner, use it to remove all the dirt on the mattress surface. Pay attention to vacuuming in the seams, crevices, and stitching of the mattress. If you do not have a vacuum cleaner, you can use a small brush to brush off the dirt on the surface. You can use adhesive tape to remove the dirt in the gaps and crevices on the mattress.
You should change the mattress cover and bedspread regularly. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt on the mattress surface.
After removing all the dirt on the mattress surface, proceed to clean the stains on the mattress. You can dilute dishwashing liquid with water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray this solution onto the mattress surface and leave it for 5-10 minutes. Note that you should not spray too much cleaning solution on the mattress. Then, use a clean cloth to wipe off the dirt and the remaining cleaning solution.
For urine or blood stains, you should use hydrogen peroxide or enzyme-based stain removers for cleaning. Spray the cleaning solution on the stain and use a clean cloth to wipe off the stain immediately. Continue to use a brush to scrub and use a cloth to wipe until the stain disappears.
Clean the mattress with baking soda
One of the simple and little-known ways to clean a mattress is to use baking soda.
Baking soda has the effect of absorbing moisture and eliminating mattress odors. Prepare a box of baking soda. Sprinkle this powder evenly on the mattress surface (you can adjust the amount of baking soda according to the size of the mattress). Leave the baking soda on the mattress surface for a few hours or overnight. Baking soda will absorb all the moisture on the mattress surface, helping to eliminate mattress odors.
After that, you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove all the baking soda.
Flip the mattress over and clean the remaining surface in the same way.
You can clean the mattress regularly every 3-6 months.
If you do not need to use the mattress for a period of time, you should use a specialized plastic bag to wrap the mattress tightly to prevent it from being damp and dusty.
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