How to clean the mattress?

Every person at least once in his life faced with the problem of cleaning the mattress. Often, this process requires aggressive chemicals or effective "home" compounds. Let us consider in more detail all the nuances of caring for such things.

Mattress - the key to a healthy and full sleep. It’s hard to imagine modern life without this product. The range of such things is amazing: polyurethane foam, cotton, with coconut coir, spring, with ormafoam filler, orthopedic. Everyone can find what he likes. Like any thing, the mattress needs to be periodically cleaned, but not everyone knows how to properly care for a bed and what to do so that it stays in good condition longer. Experts recommend to follow simple tips on the use of the mattress and use special mattress toppers.

Mattress pad - removable cover that protects the mattress from all sorts of dirt. It can be attached to a sleeping place in two ways: with elastic bands or with sidewalls. Mattress covers differ by the material they are made of. There are fabric, wool, waterproof or waterproof options. Cleaning the mattress in the home is not difficult. It is enough just to wash it with a powder in a washing machine. The main thing is to read the instructions on the product label.

Any mattress, even with the most careful use, needs regular dusting. Make it better with a regular or a vacuum cleaner. once a week. Without household appliances, the mattress can be knocked out and wiped with a damp cloth.

There are several types of mattresses:

• polyurethane version is cleaned in various ways, both using water and without it. Do not just expose the product to excessive moisture. If stains appear, it is advisable to slightly wet the mattress, clean it and then dry well;
• on a mattress with coconut coir is recommended to put a wet towel and exhaust;
• wadded mattress cleaned with water and detergents. Cotton wool will not deteriorate from water, but it is better to dry the product outdoors;
• The spring mattress can only be cleaned with dry products. Moisture is detrimental to springs and can cause damage to the product;
• orthopedic mattress with springs can not be wet. It is better to use dry products, for example, for cleaning upholstered furniture or carpets;
• the mattress with ormafoam filler does not absorb moisture and odors. It can be washed both with dry products and with the use of water;
• when cleaning the jacquard mattress, the filler from which the product is made is taken into account. If we are talking about a removable cover, it can be washed in a typewriter, observing the temperature conditions indicated on the label;
• You can wash the white mattress with bleaching agents or stain remover.

Often, dirty stains on the mattress can not get rid of in simple ways. The most reliable, but expensive option - to pass the thing in dry cleaning, but if you want you can cope with defects at home.

It is necessary to correctly determine the nature of pollution. There are various tools that remove stains and dirt on the mattress. The use of professional stain removers is considered the most effective way. For example, you can wash the mattress "Vanisham". It does not spoil the fabric and removes dirt well.

If the use of stain removers did not give results, you can try to clean the stain and those means that are at hand. Consider the most popular and versatile options:

• soda;
• vinegar;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• laundry soap;
• dishwashing liquid;
• borax (sodium tetraborate) or boric acid;
• acetone;
• Toothpaste;
• starch or talc;
• salt;
• lemon juice;
• medical and ammonia;
• iodine;
• baby powder;
• ice;
• hot iron and paper;
• meat softener.

In a family where there are small children, various unforeseen situations can occur. How to quickly clean the mattress from baby urine? There are several effective ways to deal with this problem:

• You can use brown (sodium tetraborate) or boric acid. This is a universal disinfectant that is often used in the manufacture of detergents. It is recommended to slightly wet the problem area, then sprinkle on it with borax and rub. When the mattress is dry, the powder is vacuumed. The stain will become noticeably brighter. The disadvantage of this method is that the drill is considered a toxic substance, so you need to be careful: use gloves, try not to touch your face, to air the room. It is necessary to carefully use borax where there are children and people prone to allergies;
• Another fairly effective option - water with soap. This method is best used for removing fresh stains. The problem area is cleaned with a sponge with water or a damp towel until the stain becomes less noticeable and the smell does not subside;

• You can try to use lemon juice mixed with salt. It should turn out to be a pasty consistency, which is applied to the stain and left for some time, after which everything is removed with a damp sponge;
• this problem is well cope with medical alcohol. First, the problem area is well moistened with water, then disinfected with alcohol using a cotton pad. 9% vinegar solution will help remove the smell;
• particles of dry baby powder can be rubbed into the stain, wait a bit, and then wipe with a cloth soaked in water;
• You can also prepare a mixture of various components. To do this, you need to take water (1 h l), vinegar (1 st d), gel for dishes (1 h l), baking soda (2 st l), disinfectant (1-2 drops). Everything is thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass and applied with a sponge on the mattress. Then the problem place should be blotted with a dry cloth to remove residual moisture and sprinkle with soda until the stain is completely dry. It is recommended to leave the product for half a day, then vacuum it.

Wash old stains much more difficult than fresh ones. You can prepare a solution of washing powder, dishwashing gel and carpet cleaner. Polyurethane foam or mattress with coconut coir can be wiped with a soft brush.

These contaminants include blood, vomiting and saliva. Blood stains can be cleaned in several ways:

• well take advantage of hydrogen peroxide. It needs to be applied to the surface for a few minutes, and then wipe with a wet towel. For old stains you can use salt. It should be poured on the surface of the mattress salt and leave for a couple of hours;
• meat softener can be rubbed into the stain and left for 30 minutes. It should become lighter;
• for fresh stains, a dishwashing gel is suitable that needs to be foamed and applied to the stain, then clean with a wet sponge.

• other stains of biological origin can be cleaned with vinegar and acids. To do this, dilute the vinegar or citric acid in water in half and wipe the mattress. If the filler is soft, do not expose the mattress to excessive moisture, as this may lead to damage.
• to remove stains from coffee will help liquid ammonia, 1 hour of which you need to dilute in a glass of water and apply to the mattress for a few minutes, then remove and allow to dry:

• stains from cosmetics can be removed with cotton wool soaked in alcohol;
• chewing gum can be removed with ice. It is necessary to wait until the chewing gum becomes firm and it can be removed without problems with a knife or needle;
• red wine is recommended to be cleaned with dishwashing gel, which must be diluted with water and applied to a contaminated place with a sponge;
• nail polish is removed with acetone, but this method is only suitable for a white mattress, as the color may suffer;
• wax and paraffin can be removed as follows: put a piece of paper on the stained place and iron it. The stain will disappear by itself;
• fat stain will help remove the mixture of salt and potato starch or talc;
• mold is dangerous to health, so you need to get rid of mold stains on an urgent basis. It is recommended to dry the mattress in the sun, and treat the surface with vinegar or alcohol solution. In the end, treat the item with any disinfectant solution;
• to remove yellow stains can help special stain removers and bleaches.

To keep the mattress fresh, it should be regularly ventilated in fresh air and in direct sunlight. But sometimes due to improper use or stains the mattress can start to smell bad. Coping with unpleasant odors can sinks sold in the department of household goods. Using them is quite simple: you need to distribute them over the surface, wait for a while, and then vacuum.

But if the odor absorbers do not help or you can not buy them, you can use other means. Iodine fights well with the smell of urine, but it is better not to use this method on light mattresses, otherwise traces may remain. The smell of mold will help bleach, which must be dissolved in warm water, applied to the contaminated place with a sponge and allowed to dry. Remove the smell of cigarettes capable of soda. It should be poured onto the surface of the mattress and left for 2 days, after which the item should be vacuumed up. You can also wipe the surface with foam from dishwashing detergent.

Using the mattress, you should know some simple rules:

• that the product longer retains its appearance and properties, it is better to use mattress covers. Care for removable covers is very simple. It is enough to wash them in a typewriter. For a bed where a small child sleeps, we need a waterproof mattress cover;
• you need to regularly beat the dust out of the mattress, clean the bed with a vacuum cleaner or a brush, ventilate the product on the street or balcony and from time to time turn it over to the opposite side;
• It is better to remove all spots immediately after they appear, before they have time to be absorbed into the fabric. Professional stain removers help well, but you can cope with the pollution and the means that are available at home. The main thing is to correctly determine the nature of the spot;
• Before you buy a mattress, you must ask the seller how to care for the product
• you should not eat and drink in bed, no matter how tempting and romantic it looks;
• smoking in bed leads to stains and unpleasant odors.

You will learn more about how to clean the mattress in the following video.