As of: January 19, 2024 9:59 a.m
Regular cleaning of the mattress is important to extend its lifespan. This way you can remove urine, sweat, dirt and bacteria from the mattress and cover and get a restful sleep again.
There is a lot in a mattress that is not immediately apparent at first glance. In addition to millions of mites, there is also sweat, dirt, dander and bacteria. The mite excretions can cause allergies and problems with the eyes, nose and sneezing. A mattress also absorbs a lot of moisture, as our body releases around half a liter of fluid per night.
Clean mattress with baking soda and citric acid
Once a month you should brush the mattress and vacuum it with a vacuum cleaner to remove any coarse dirt. You can clean the mattress with baking soda two to three times a year. Spread the dry powder on the mattress and leave it to work for about five hours. Then vacuum up the powder with a vacuum cleaner. This way, sweat stains can be effectively removed. Lemon and salt are also very suitable for urine, blood or mold stains. Rub the stain with salt and add a few drops of lemon juice. After an hour you can brush off the stain and treat it with water. Always remove fresh stains immediately. Wash the mattress cover once a year at at least 60 degrees.
Mattress care tips
Add a topper to your mattress for better protection. Also use a mattress protector to prevent stains. Wash it regularly at 60 degrees. When you get up, ventilate your bed well and put the duvet back. Ventilate your mattress regularly from below. Change your bed linen every one to two weeks and wash it at at least 60 degrees .Air your bedroom daily.
Despite intensive cleaning and care, a mattress should be replaced every eight to ten years. If there are signs such as dents and material wear, this can be done earlier.
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