5 DIY Tips to Keep Your Bed Mattress Clean and Fresh

The pandemic has made us health-conscious. Keeping healthy is not only about social distancing and frequent handwashing. But it is also about keeping the household clean, especially the ones we stay longer when we are at home.

 

Don’t you know that we spend an average of six hours of sleep, and that means spending the same hours lying on our bed? While dreaming the birds and the bees or merely lounging, dust, dead skin, sweat, and other debris may cling on the bed mattress, which could cause allergies and skin problems. 

 

When we have health issues, our immune system is low, making us prone to contact infections such as the deadly COVID-19 virus. That’s why keeping our bed mattress clean and fresh is part of our household routine in the new normal.

 

Here are five simple yet effective way of keeping your night buddy fresh, stain- and odor-free:

 

1.   Remove the dust.

The best and effective way of getting rid of mattress dust is through a vacuum cleaner. Remove all bedding and covers off the mattress.  Then, grab the vacuum cleaner’s upholstery accessory and aim the nozzle to the fabric’s entire surface, including the sides. Check out for hidden dust or dirt stuck on the seams or quilting, and remove the grime using the crevice tool.

 

You may vacuum-clean your bed regularly to get rid of loose materials that could cause stains to your beddings when accumulated in the fabric for a long time.

 

2. Wipe out the stain immediately

If you are fond of snacking in bed, chances are your bed mattress may have some food remnants or stains on it. You may want to clean up the mess as soon as it happens. Change the sheets immediately and toss the soiled sheets inside the washing machine. 

 

For the stained bedding, soaked a piece of cloth in water with mild detergent and gently rub the stain. Remove the residue by using a clean damp cloth. Avoid using cleaning agents with a harsh chemical component as it may damage the mattress’ fabric.

 

3. Air out your bed mattress

Let your bed mattress breathe. Sunbathing your mattress for half a day is an excellent way to get rid of moisture, stale odors, and bacteria. Place the mattress in a dry and clean open area where there is direct sunlight.

 

If you don’t have access to an ideal outdoor spot, open the windows and let your bed mattress sunbathe inside the house.  Just ensure that sunlight can touch the entire fabric evenly. 

 

4.  Take a bath before going to bed.  

Believe it or not, the single contributor of dirt in your mattress is you. You shed off dead skin, sweat a lot, and bring in foreign matters from outside. Thus, give yourself a nice bath or cleaning before hitting the sheets. Wearing your freshly-ironed pajamas or loungewear will also help.

 

Your bed and mattress will stay smelling-fresh longer and will guarantee a pleasant journey towards slumberland.

 

5. Get a new bed mattress. 

If you tried every solution to remove stubborn stains or odor and all did not help, it is time to have a bedroom makeover by getting a new bed mattress and a few home accessories that will spruce up your bedroom. You deserve a night of better and comfortable sleep.

 

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