How to Thoroughly Clean a Mattress
Need to deep clean a mattress? Not to worry! You'll sleep easier with our tips on removing stains and the natural mattress cleaner that'll get the job done!
Your mattress sees a lot in its lifetime. But no matter how often you wash bedding, elements like sweat, dead skin cells, stains, and dust mites really pile up.
Since we spend about ⅓ of our lives in bed, learning how to deep clean your mattress will help you rest easier. Literally.
How to Clean Mattress Stains
If you didn’t invest in a waterproof mattress protector – which we highly, highly recommend – you might be dealing with stains like coffee, food, urine, blood, or sweat. Whatever causes them, no one wants to clean mattress stains. That's why we've made this process as straightforward as possible.
What You’ll Need:
Spoon or spatula
Vacuum with upholstery attachment
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Steps:
1. If it’s thick enough, lift excess away using a spoon or spatula. Don’t apply any pressure or you’ll push the excess into your mattress (which will make it harder to clean).
2, If there is a strong or lingering odor, sprinkle a layer of baking soda directly on top of the mattress and let it sit for up to 12 hours.
3. Using a clean, dry microfiber cloth, blot fresh stains until your cloth no longer picks up the stain color. If your stain is sticky or dark, use a slightly damp cloth before getting down to business.
4. Apply the stain remover and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. However, the longer you leave it, the better it will work. So if you’re dealing with a particularly tough mark – and have another bed to sleep on – leave the solution on your mattress overnight.
Pro tip: Alternatively, you can also tackle stains using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and water. Once sprayed, let it sit for up to 20 minutes before blotting the area to dry.
5. We don’t recommend rinsing your mattress with water. We recommend using carpet cleaner on a mattress to remove the stain remover (and the stain). Be sure to follow all manufacturer labels and their instructions carefully.
Pro tip: If you’re aiming for a deeper clean, we recommend using a steam cleaner on mattresses. They use a minimal amount of water and still kill dust mites effectively (no products necessary!)
6. Using a clean, dry microfiber cloth, remove any excess moisture by blotting the surface of your mattress. Leave your mattress uncovered for several hours before making your bed.
7. Use the upholstery attachment on your vacuum and vacuum in straight lines horizontally.
8. Wash bedding, including bed sheets, mattress cover, pillow cases before returning them to the mattress. Be sure to also flip your mattress and thoroughly dust the bedframe.
9. Use multi-surface cleaner to clean ad dust your bedframe. If you have a fabric bedframe, you can use an enzyme-based stain remover and launder it according to its fabric care instructions.
