Mattress stains are nothing to be embarrassed about. Life happens! Considering that we sleep, eat, and lounge in our beds, a mess or two is bound to happen.
But cleaning up these messes can be a tricky chore. That’s because mattresses are particularly difficult to clean.
The stains have to be removed one way or another. If you find yourself with a common stain on your mattress, do not worry. There are plenty of easy ways to remove them.
Why It Is Hard to Remove Stains From a Mattress?
Let us start with understanding why removing stains from a mattress is difficult and how cleaning a mattress is different from cleaning other furniture.
A mattress is full of breathable material and often contains delicate fibres. The material used depends on the type of mattress you have. It is important to know what chemicals you can and cannot use on your mattress based on the materials. Knowing this will avoid damaging your mattress.
1. Avoid Damage To Your Mattress
Try not to saturate the mattress by pouring any liquid directly onto it when cleaning. Mattresses are hard to dry out, and drenching your mattress in any liquid can cause mold or the materials to break down, essentially ruining the mattress. Spot cleaning with as little liquid as possible is recommended when cleaning.
Different stains require the use of different solutions, so be mindful of these when cleaning. Read warning labels on the mattress before cleaning to avoid unintentional damage.
2. Before You Begin
Strip your bed lining from the bed and set it aside. If possible, clean the mattress when it is not being used, preferably in the morning after you have just woken up.
Some stains require immediate cleaning, and scheduling a cleaning is not possible. Now let’s look at some common stains and how to remove them.
3. Removing Lipstick From a Mattress
Oil-based and pigmented lipstick can be tricky to remove as they often leave behind streaks and residue if not properly cleaned. There are several methods to removing lipstick from a mattress.
The first is using chlorine bleach. Only use this method on white mattresses. It is important to dilute the chlorine bleach with water before cleaning the mattress. Dampen a cloth and then apply the choline bleach to it. Gentle blot the cloth against the stain and continue to clean until it is gone.
The second method involves using rubbing alcohol to remove the lipstick. Unlike chlorine bleach, rubbing alcohol does not have to be diluted. Apply the rubbing alcohol to a cloth and wipe the lipstick stain until it disappears. Go over the area with cold water and let it dry.
4. Removing Blood
No matter the material or fabric, removing blood stains has always proved to be especially difficult.
There Are Several Ways to Removing Blood. The first method is highly effective and involves combining hydrogen peroxide, salt, and cornstarch. Mix the ingredients into a paste and apply to the affected area. Let the paste sit on the stain for at least half an hour then blot the area with a cloth and cold water. Let the area fully dry before making your bed again.
5. How to Rid Your Mattress of Dust
Dust might be the last thing you think is on your mattress, but it is there. Thankfully dust is easy to remove and only requires a common household vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning the mattress is easier if you have a small handheld vacuum cleaner, but using the attachment hose that comes with floor vacuum cleaners will work just fine.
Removing the dust is easy. Use the vacuum to clean the entire surface of the mattress. Flip the mattress over and repeat the process.
When It Is Time to Let a Mattress Go
While keeping your mattress clean and stain-free is good, you cannot keep a mattress forever. Like anything else, a mattress will wear down over time. We recommend that you switch out your mattress and buy a new one every six to eight years.
Sleeping Comfortably
Cleaning stains are important for the health of your mattress and your health as well. Uncleaned stains can cause odours and shorten the lifespan of your mattress. Stains can also become a breeding ground for germs that can cause you to become sick.
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