How to clean your mattress correctly: 5 simple steps and natural tricks for a healthy sleep

A clean bed means a truly restful sleep. We show you how to keep your mattress as a new, with tricks available to anyone, simple and accessible, for a depth cleaning.

Visual guide: How to clean your mattress quickly and efficiently, using only Tomsguide natural solutions

Whether you are preparing for a general cleaning, for changing the season or just to give a fresh breath to the bedroom, do not forget that the mattress – the place where we spend a third of life – deserves your attention. As Grandma said: “Invest in bed and footwear; if you are not in one, you are in the other.”

Even small steps in mattress care make a huge difference: they extend its life and improve your sleep quality. Discover ingenious tricks, natural and fast solutions, without chemicals, for a quiet sleep and a flawless home.

How to clean your mattress correctly: 5 simple and natural steps for a healthy sleep

From suction and refreshment, to eliminating difficult stains, you will discover the essential steps to clean your mattress quickly and efficiently, using simple methods and natural ingredients.

If in previous articles I showed you how you can have a flawless bed linen using the surprise ingredient that whiten the clothes-even more efficient than the baking soda-or I revealed how often the textiles should be washed to maintain hygiene and prolong the life of the fabrics, now the time has been to the bed.

Step 1. Mattresses required for cleaning the mattress: What should you have at hand

The good news is that you probably already have most of the necessary materials, either under the sink or in the cleaning closet. You will need: a hose vacuum cleaner and, ideally, with upholstery head, baking soda, delicate laundry detergent, a few soft cloths or sponges, a 3% hair dryer and peroxide (available at pharmacies) for blood stains.

Step 2. How to ventilate and maintain the mattress to prevent smells and humidity

Every morning, when you get out of bed, lift the sheet well, open the window and let the bed breathe as long as you wash and dress. On average, each of us can produce up to half a liter of perspiration per night, and most of them absorb in the mattress.

Thus, it gives the mattress the chance to ventilate before making the bed and, once a week, when you change the bed linen, try to leave it for several hours, if you can. Many manufacturers recommend turning and rotating the mattress once a month – most mattresses have stickers for months to remind us – but, honestly, few of us do this because it is a pretty uncomfortable task. If you manage to return it once a season, this gesture will extend the lifespan of the mattress.

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When you are ready to clean the mattress, start by removing all the sheets and aspiring the mattress using the upholstery head attached to the hose at an average speed. Works methodically and slowly. It is amazing how much dust, mites, hair and dead skin cells are on average on mattress.

Each mattress is practically an episode of CSI – the famous American series Crime Scene Investigation (translated and as a “investigation at the scene”), in which teams of specialists investigate crimes scenes, gathering microscopic evidence, such as blood, dust or invisible traces with the naked eye.

So, even if the mattress seems clean, a lot of hidden particles can be found at a careful inspection-just like the traces that a detective would look for in an investigation, which is why it needs thorough cleaning, even if it does not seem visibly dirty.

When you turn the mattress once a month or quarter, don't forget to aspire to both sides.

Step 4. refreshing the mattress with natural solutions: bicarbonate and essential oils

Put sodium bicarbonate in a jar or glass with a shaker lid and add a few tablespoons of lavender essential oil. Shake easily to distribute the essential oil. Using the shaker or a sieve, sprinkle a mixture layer on the entire mattress and allow it to act for about an hour before completely aspirated. This mixture will help to eliminate outdated odors.

Step 5. How to remove the stains from the mattress quickly and without chemicals

Ideally, it would be to deal with any stain as soon as it appears. If possible, use a clean cloth or paper towels to tamp wet stains, pressing firmly and repeating until they become dry, using clean cloths/wipes. Remember to tampon, not rub, because the rub can damage the fabric and push the stain deeper into the mattress.

After that, the steps below follow to remove the stain. You can clean the old spots in the same way, but you may need to repeat the steps several times until the fabric becomes completely clean. In all cases, be careful to moisten the mattress as little as possible, because it is essential to allow it to dry completely before putting the linen on the bed again.

As you clean, it depends on the type of stain, but in all cases, it proceeds as delicate as possible and avoids hard chemicals, which can damage the mattress and can be dangerous if inhaled during sleep.

Elimination of blood stains from the mattress: safe and natural methods

For light stains, dissolve a little delicate laundry detergent in a hot water bowl. Soak the cloth or sponge in the water and squeeze it well. Tamp the stain with damp cloth, then repeat the process with a dry cloth. Repeat until the stain disappears. Allow the mattress to dry before putting the sheet again – you can accelerate this process with a low -temperature hair dryer if necessary.

Blood stains require slightly different treatment. It is very important to use cold water – not hot – for blood stains, because hot water can fix stain and make it much harder to remove. For light and fresh spots, use the method described above, buffering and wiping the stain until it disappears. If it is older, baking soda can be a hope ally.

Buy 3%3%concentration hydrogen peroxide from the pharmacy and place it in a spray vial. It spray the solution on the spot, then sprinkle a thin and uniform layer of baking soda and leave it for one hour before aspirating the bicarbonate. The stain should begin to disappear; You may need to repeat the process several times to completely remove it.

Frequent questions about cleaning mattresses and prolonging lifespan

In addition to cleaning and refreshing mattresses, it is essential to adopt daily habits and consider preventive measures to prolong your lifespan and maintain a healthy sleep. From regular ventilation and thorough aspiration, to mattress protection and periodic verification of any spots or signs of infestation, each gesture matters.

To make sure that the mattress remains hygienic and functional in the long term, we have synthesized the most common questions and practical answers about its maintenance and protection, so that you have all the essential information at hand.

How can I extend the lifespan of my mattress?

Change the weekly bed linen and wash them at the maximum temperature indicated on the care label. Invest in a mattress protection and wash it every two to three months or whenever necessary. It is much easier to clean a mattress protection than a whole mattress.

How often should I clean the mattress in depth?

If you do deep cleaning at the mattress every four to six months, the mattress will last longer and, the greatest benefit, you will sleep better.

How can I prevent beds and maintain a hygienic mattress?

The expansion of international travel and central heating houses, which offers a comfortable environment, has contributed to the spread of beds. Stop the problem in the face of caution when visiting hotels. Never put the suitcase on the bed. Use your suitcase support or open your suitcase in the bathroom.

Check the mattress by lifting the sheet and looking for blood stains and the characteristic signs of droppings (small brown spots), especially around the seams, buttons and hem. Also checks the bed table. When you are at home, do the same every time you change the bed linen. It is much easier to solve the problem if you identify it early.

At the first sign, carefully remove the bed linen and place it in a plastic bag, then wash it at the highest possible temperature. Anything that cannot be washed should be dried in the dryer for 30 minutes, to help destroy the larvae. He aspires the bed and the area around him, paying special attention to cracks in the floor plates and other hard -to -reach corners or spaces. Immediately after, the vacuum cleaner, in open space, empty the bag or cylinder in a plastic bag, seal it and throw it into the exterior trash. Be vigilant and if you notice any other sign, contact a professional company. You do not want the problem to worsen, because it becomes extremely difficult to eliminate.

A clean mattress extends your life and quality of sleep

Regular cleaning of the mattress, with natural solutions and simple steps, not only extends the life of the bed, but also offers you a healthier, dusty, mites and unpleasant odors. Suction, ventilation, baking soda and the correct removal of stains are methods available to anyone and can make the difference between a used mattress and a new one. It transforms this habit into a hygiene routine of the house and you will discover that a clean bed means more energy and a daily well-being. When did you last clean your mattress last?