How to Clean Mattress Stains
Byran Kempa
We spend a substantial part of our life in our beds. Given the amount
of time we spend on our mattresses, and the stains that inevitably go
along with it, it is surprising to realize that few people actually
know how to clean mattress stains!
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you need to deal with
the stain right away. The sooner you try to clean the stain, the easier
it will be to get the stain out. Even if it is the middle of the night,
and all you want to do is go back to sleep, do not give in to
temptation and just cover up the stain with a towel and go back to
sleep. You will get a bit more rest that night, but you could end up
ruining your mattress.
The first step in cleaning your mattress is to try the gentle dry suds
method. Take a cup of mild powdered laundry detergent and put it in a
bowl. Slowly add about a cup of warm water to the detergent, beating
the water (preferably with an electric mixer on medium) until suds
form. Using a sponge, take the suds and rub them into the stain,
repeating as required. The key is to keep the mattress as dry as
possible - that is why it is essential that you only use the suds and
never the liquid. Dry the spot thoroughly with a hair dryer before
putting clean sheets back on.
The above method will work for general stains on your mattress. Two
common types of stains, however, will likely require a more intensive
method. If you are trying to get a blood or urine stain out of your
mattress, take hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar and apply it with a
towel in a circular motion around the stain and in to the middle. In
the case of urine, applying a coating of baking soda to the newly
cleaned area and letting it sit overnight can help remove unpleasant
odors.
Using hydrogen peroxide or white vinegar is a far harsher solution than
the dry suds method, and may bleach or otherwise discolor your
mattress. If this is a concern, it is best to spot check first on a
hidden section of the mattress.
Even if you know how to clean mattress stains using the above methods,
you will someday face a stain that will not come out. That is why it is
important to remember that preventing stains in the first place is the
best protection you can give your mattress.
Byran Kempa for
http://www.mattress-information.com
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