So, you need to clean your mattress? Everyone needs to once every 6 months or so but it’s often overlooked! We know how easy it is to focus on fresh, clean sheets, airing the duvet, and completely forgetting about what lurks within.
We spend one-third of our lives asleep, and even more time lounging around in bed. With that being said, from all this time spent in our beds, the lifespan of a mattress can wear down quickly if your mattress isn’t relieved from dust mites, dirt, stains and other debris that naturally accumulates over time. To help you out, we’ve put together an easy “How to” that will save you time and help protect you from the allergens that lie within your mattress.
Cleaning a mattress with Baking Soda is a natural, inexpensive, and effective way to freshen up and remove unwanted odors and stains from your bed. When choosing baking soda for mattress cleaning, it’s best to use a plain and unscented formula that hasn’t been mixed with other cleaning agents that could harm your bed. Be aware when shopping at your local supermarket that you’ve picked up the baking soda and NOT baking powder for this cleaning method!
To clean your mattress with baking soda, you will need one box of baking soda and a vacuum cleaner.
5 easy steps to clean a Mattress with Baking Soda:
Baking soda is a natural and safe cleaning product, but it may not be suitable for all types of mattresses. Baking soda can be abrasive and can sometimes damage delicate mattress materials like silk. We recommend that you spot-test before sprinkling the entire mattress with baking soda in order to avoid any risks. While the baking soda is working its magic, this is also a great time for your mattress to air out. Think about opening the windows in your bedroom and cleaning up any debris around the mattress for an even cleaner bedroom.
You are not alone, dust mites live in every home! The little bugs feed off human and pet dander and accumulate easily on our mattresses and other furniture around the home. Because our beds are a cozy environment, mites often gravitate towards the bed as they love the warmth.
We only want to get rid of dust mites because they are a major cause of allergies and asthma. While we understand it’s not entirely possible to get rid of them completely, it can be a huge help to those suffering from various health concerns to keep your mattress as dust-free as possible.
We recommend everyone tries to vacuum their mattress every three to six months but if someone in your household has allergies, you could try this method more frequently.
To clean a dusty mattress is simple, all you need is a vacuum with a brush attachment. If you have stains in some areas you can mix equal parts of water and vinegar to spot clean afterward with a dry, clean cloth.
How to Clean a Dusty Mattress:
For protection against dust and allergens, Sleepyhead has mattresses designed with your health in mind. With our Swisstek mattress, we have coated the comfort foam with KülKōte Silver, a temperature regulating layer that utilises the natural antimicrobial properties of silver. Our Sleepyhead Naturesleep also uses a natural protectant in the materials it’s made with. With bamboo, wool and latex, the Naturesleep mattress is naturally hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial.
Your kid has wet their bed for the first time and doesn’t tell you until the morning – 8 or so hours later the stain has sunken. You’ve washed all their bedding but still, when you change the sheets you can see, and lightly smell, their innocent mistake. Here’s how you give the mattress a proper deep clean to get rid of what might have seeped deeper into the bed.
The most effective way to deep clean a mattress is by using a steam cleaner. Please don’t mistake this for a rug doctor you can hire from the supermarket, they can be too aggressive for a mattress. You can buy a portable steam cleaner at Bunnings or Kmart.
Other tips for deep cleaning and mattress protection:
We recommend steam cleaning your mattress every 6 to 12 months in order to keep it fresh and free of germs and allergens. However, if your mattress is extremely soiled and cannot be cleaned, it may be necessary to replace it.
Please also note that if you have a foam mattress or one from our Zero Range, please do not steam clean your mattress as this will damage your mattress as the foam is extremely absorbent.
For more tips on sleep and mattress care, you can visit our sleep guide where you can find helpful advice on how to maintain a clean and healthy sleeping environment.
Other tips for deep cleaning and mattress protection:
We recommend steam cleaning your mattress every 6 to 12 months in order to keep it fresh and free of germs and allergens. However, if your mattress is extremely soiled and cannot be cleaned, it may be necessary to replace it.
Please also note that if you have a foam mattress or one from our Zero Range, please do not steam clean your mattress as this will damage your mattress as the foam is extremely absorbent.
For more tips on sleep and mattress care, you can visit our sleep guide where you can find helpful advice on how to maintain a clean and healthy sleeping environment.
