Effective means and methods for cleaning the mattress

A comfortable spacious bed is a place where a person not only plunges into a healthy sleep, but also relaxes, watching his favorite movies with a cup of coffee in his hands, playing with a child or pets. Such activity in the sleeping area sometimes leads to the appearance of pollution, however, the existing effective means and methods for cleaning mattresses can keep freshness and cleanliness for a long time.

Any stain on the mattress looks sloppy and sloppy, and this is categorically unacceptable in the house of an ideal hostess. Knowing the nature of the appearance of pollution will help to cope with it in the shortest possible time by the most appropriate methods. The most common varieties are:

• settled dust;
• stains from children's urine;
• mold;
• greasy traces;
• coffee stains;
• biological traces.

Surprisingly, even the usual dust can leave traces. If the mattress lies in the same place all the time, without simply being processed from time to time with a conventional vacuum cleaner, the dust clogs into the fabric and gives it a grayish tint. This colossal amount of dust can lead to diseases of the respiratory system, and therefore getting rid of dust deposits should be taken seriously.

It is also worth noting that most adult and children's mattresses are spoiled in the first year of a newborn's life. Yellow spots of urine on the product at this time become familiar to young parents, because keeping a child in a diaper all day is not the best idea. It is worth noting that any liquids on the mattress, whether it be urine or water, if not dried in time, cause mold - small black spots on the surface. Doctors strongly advise against using a moldy bed to avoid breathing problems.

Another variety is food stains. Traces of tea, coffee or a sandwich with butter, which fell on the mattress during breakfast, cause a lot of trouble. In addition, old stains tend to exude unpleasant odors.

When the nature of the stain is determined, the search for suitable cleaning products should begin. So, most stains can be removed with a thick lather of laundry soap. However, there are other universal methods that can be used if it is impossible to determine the nature of the spot for some reason.

An effective cleaning mixture is obtained by mixing water, washing powder and laundry soap. You can apply the resulting lush foam to the entire surface of the mattress, removing not only obvious stains, but also dust. The foam must be rubbed, and then removed with a dry, clean cloth. It is impossible to soak the mattress, because from excessive moisture the filler will quickly undergo a fungal infection.It is worth noting that some stains are not so obvious, but the aroma exudes a sharp and unpleasant. Dry baking soda can be used to eliminate odor. The product is carefully distributed over the entire area of ​​​​the bed, wait 15-20 minutes and removed with a vacuum cleaner.

Fresh blood is removed only with cold water and laundry soap. To do this, carefully rub the soap into the fabric with a toothbrush, and remove the remnants of soap foam with a damp cloth. I must say that a strong saline or soda solution can cope with traces of blood, even old ones: after a short period of time after applying it to the stain, it is removed with a napkin. Also, many are aware of the violent reaction of hydrogen peroxide with blood. Hissing bubbles also occur when the solution is applied to dried spots, quickly coping with pollution. In this case, the foam must be removed with a napkin, applying the product again and again until the reaction disappears completely.

Urine stains can be removed with vinegar, but timing is important here. You can neutralize an unpleasant stain only when it is fresh - vinegar, distributed over the stain, quickly removes the smell of urine. Old stains are subject only to dry cleaning in salons. With yellow traces from children's "surprises" help to cope:

• a mixture of salt and lemon juice, diluted to a pulp. A two-hour aging of the composition completely removes contamination, the composition is easily washed off with a damp cloth;
• soda. You need to leave it on the surface of the mattress all night, then collect the remnants with a vacuum cleaner;
• a solution of peroxide and soda sprayed over the contaminated area.

In fact, there are a lot of mattress cleaning products, and listing them all can take a long time. Therefore, it is worth highlighting the main means that help get rid of certain stains:

• Organics - lemon juice, baking soda and vinegar.
• Food and drink - 1 teaspoon of ammonia in a glass of water.
• Grease, old unidentified stains - 1 teaspoon of ammonia solution in a glass of water.

The product can be washed only if the mattress cover is put on the mattress itself. In other words, the protective cover can be washed in a washing machine and remove all dirt at home. However, even in this case, it is important to be extremely careful and carefully study the recommendations for caring for the fabric beforehand. In all other cases, when the cover is non-removable, suitable options are to clean the mattress, wash it manually at home using the previously proposed methods, or take it to a dry cleaner, where the problem will be dealt with as soon as possible.

Mattresses for beds are different, which means that the methods of cleaning them are different. Start talking about varieties should be with fillers. The mattress can be:

• cotton;
• spring;
• springless orthopedic;
• with OrmaFoam filler.

A wadded mattress is a product having a jacquard, mixed, synthetic or cotton non-removable cover and filling in the form of cotton wool.Such filling does not allow the mattress to dry quickly, and therefore, if you carry out wet cleaning too often, you can ruin the product. The best cleaning method in this case is weekly cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or dry mixtures, such as soda.

Spring and non-sprung mattresses with various fillings such as OrmaFoam, latex, coconut or wool can also not tolerate wet cleaning. The fact is that when water gets into the springs, their corrosion can begin, and innovative materials deteriorate from high humidity. Self-cleaning here is possible only with tools specially designed for this, which can be purchased in narrowly focused stores.

Prevention will be cleaning the mattress with a vacuum cleaner and buying a removable cover, preferably waterproof. It is worth noting that waterproof cover does not need special cleaning, and in order to wash it, it will not take much effort and time.

Most often, housewives choose white mattress covers. They look more familiar, merge with the base in color. In addition, white materials are easier to wash and less whimsical. So, if the cover is made of white 100% cotton, it can be washed at the maximum temperature (95-100 degrees) with the addition of any universal powder. The only limitation here may be the possible shrinkage of cotton, and therefore it is important to read all the necessary information on the label before washing.

Colored cases are only gaining popularity. Gradually, dark beds are complemented by black mattress covers, and the colors in the decor of the bed contrast with the tones of the mattress. Any bright colors should be washed at a low temperature (not higher than 60 degrees). It is good if special products and powders designed exclusively for colored linen are used for cleaning.

There are many tips for cleaning a mattress, but every expert strongly recommends preventing stains. When purchasing a mattress (expensive or not very - it doesn’t matter), do not forget to purchase a cover, and then the problem of dirt on the mattress itself will most likely never arise. The removable cover is machine washable according to the instructions on the label. In cases where for some reason the cover cannot be purchased, try to use the following recommendations for daily care:

• Bed linen should be changed at least once a week. If you introduce such a habit into your everyday life, it will be possible to notice fresh pollution earlier and get rid of them in a timely manner. In addition, sleep will become healthier.
• Even though breakfast in bed is very romantic and sweet, never eat or snack in bed. Grease stains and traces of drinks are not easy to clean. If you're not ready to completely give up eating in bed, get a bedside table.

• Turn your mattress over every time you change your sheets to prevent dust and mildew from accumulating. It is good if once a month the mattress undergoes a complete ventilation procedure in the open air in a horizontal position.
• The best prevention is to purchase a special cover (mattress cover).

If the stain still appears, do not rush to remove it with the most potent compounds and means. Start with harmless methods, whether it's laundry soap or baking soda, and resist the temptation to quickly remove even light stains by dousing them with ammonia. Caution should be in everything, because not a single remedy takes into account the nature of the fabric from which the mattress is made. When all the means have been tried and tested, and the stain still remains in place, look for good dry cleaners. Don't try original but dubious ideas from a couple of "inventors" It is best to use only proven tools.

For information on how to rid a mattress of stains and unpleasant odors, see the following video.