Have you ever been in a situation where dust and stains appear on your mattress, leaving you clueless? Don't worry, here's how to clean and maintain your mattress.
Know your mattress first
Before cleaning your mattress, you should first understand the material of your mattress. Different materials have different cleaning methods. Some of the characteristics of the material points we need to pay attention to: columns such as latex mattresses and memory foam mattresses can not be exposed to the sun, while spring mattresses need to be regularly flipped over the use of the same part of the pressure to avoid excessive.
Juices, beverages: Immediately wipe gently with a clean cloth or sponge dipped in warm or cold water, then dry the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use hot water as this may result in deeper stains.
Blood stains: Rinse with cold water, then gently blot with an acidic detergent (such as lemon juice or white vinegar). Finally rinse well with cold water.
Grease stains: Absorb grease from the surface with a paper towel, then gently blot with a special cleaner or detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth.
Daily Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular Vacuuming: Use a vacuum cleaner to regularly remove dust and dander from the surface of your mattress. This is the most basic way to keep your mattress clean.
Keep it dry: Place the mattress in a well-ventilated area on a regular basis to avoid moisture and mold growth.
Flip and rotate: Regularly flipping and rotating the mattress can avoid excessive localized pressure and maintain the elasticity and longevity of the mattress.
Advanced Cleaning Tips
Homemade cleaner: mix white vinegar and water in the ratio of 1:4, add a few drops of detergent, shake well and spray on the stain, then wipe it clean with a cloth. This method is very effective in removing stubborn stains.
Baking soda to remove odor: Sprinkle some baking soda on the mattress, let it sit for a few hours and then use a vacuum cleaner to remove it. Baking soda can effectively absorb odors on the mattress.
Tea deodorization: put wet tea bags on the mattress, leave it overnight, the special ingredients in the tea can effectively remove the odor.
Lemon freshness: lemon slices on the mattress, not only can remove the odor, but also make the mattress full of fresh lemon flavor.
White vinegar anti-moisture and anti-mold: white vinegar and water diluted at a ratio of 1:3 sprayed on the mattress, not only can prevent moisture and mold, but also inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Toothpaste in addition to yellow stains: for yellow marks caused by sweat stains, you can try to use toothpaste to gently wipe, and then rinse clean with water.
Alcohol mites: Regularly wipe the mattress surface with 75% medical alcohol can effectively kill mites and bacteria. However, please note that alcohol is flammable and should be kept away from fire sources when used.
Ice to de-indentation: For indentations formed by long-term pressure, you can place ice cubes at the indentation, and then use a towel to gently pat it to help restore the elasticity of the mattress.
Salt to remove static electricity: When cleaning bed sheets, add salt to the washing machine, which can effectively reduce static electricity adsorption and make the sheets smoother.
Olive oil anti-aging: in the mattress surface coated with an appropriate amount of olive oil, and then gently wiped evenly with a soft cloth, both anti-aging and can brighten the surface luster. But please be careful not to apply too much, or it may cause oil stains.
Cleaning your mattress takes some patience and skill, but with the right approach, you can make your mattress look new! Hopefully these tips will help you take better care of your mattress and keep it with you longer!
