How to clean a mattress in depth with natural products

The mattress is exposed to a large amount of sweatdrool, skin flakes, leftover hair and skin products, body fluids, dust mites, etc. How to clean the mattress? The good news is that we can clean the mattress with natural products such as baking soda.

Just as you wash your sheets regularly, it’s a good idea to clean your mattress from time to time. Experts recommend doing it at least every six months and ideally every three months. If a urine, blood or vomit stain occurs, you must act as quickly as possible.

You may already have everything you need to clean your mattress in your pantry. Natural methods and simple ingredients (like baking soda and vinegar) they will remove stains and leave the mattress pleasantly scented.

In this video you can see how to use baking soda to clean the oven:

How to clean the mattress with baking soda (step by step)

open the windows in the room wide open and vacuum the top of your mattress, the sides and under the bed. Do not forget to put the vacuum cleaner accessory to clean mattresses. This device vibrates and allows you to extract more dust (if you don’t have it, consider buying one) and press hard on the mattress. It is recommended that the vacuum cleaner have HEPA quality filters.Raise the mattress to support it on one side and vacuum the bottom and box springs. If you have a garment steamer, pass it over the mattress holding the nozzle as close to the fabric as possible (without letting the steamer drip). You can also use the steam function of the iron. The steam will kill dust mites.Mix a cup of baking sodawith a few drops of lavender essential oil in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a fine-mesh metal strainer. Remove the strainer on the mattress so that the baking soda falls out. Let it act for at least four hours. If during this time you can get the sun, the better.Vacuum up the baking soda. Do the same for the other side. If there are stains, make a paste with baking soda, salt, and water. Apply the paste to the stain, rub, and leave it to work for 30 minutes. Then wipe with a clean, slightly damp cloth. Let it dry. Lay out clean bedding.​

How to clean the mattress of urine or sweat

Mix baking soda (three tablespoons), hydrogen peroxide at three percent (one cup) and dish soap (half a teaspoon). Spray the mixture on the stain, avoiding getting the mattress too wet (special care must be taken with foam mattresses).

Rub the stain with a sponge or cloth from the edge towards the center, wipe with a dry cloth and allow it to air dry for at least an hour, if possible in the sun. You can use a fan or a hair dryer with cold air.

How to clean mattress stains

Blood: Act as quickly as possible. Spray hydrogen peroxide, rub with a cloth from the edge to the center, wipe with a dry cloth and let it air dry. Repeat spraying and blotting the stain until it is gone.Threw up: Don’t let time pass. Mix equal parts water and cleaning vinegar. Spray on the stain, rub with a cloth from the edge towards the center and allow it to dry. Continue spraying and blotting until the stain is gone.Yellow spots: They appear from sweat and oily skin. Spray a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Scrub with a towel or a soft brush and let it sit for half an hour. Spray with water and dry with a sponge. Let it air dry completely. If the stain persists, repeat adding more hydrogen peroxide to the mixture.