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MATTRESS CLEANING TIPS
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While it's true that only the
person who changes the bed will see whether or not the
mattress is stained, ignoring the stain won't make it go
away. You can learn how to clean mattress stains using
either commercial products or things you probably have in
your kitchen. After any stain removal, place a dryer sheet
on the mattress before covering it with the bottom sheet to
neutralize any odors and keep it smelling fresh. Here are
some techniques for how to clean mattress stains of various
types.
General mattress cleaning
For stains of an unknown nature, spray a citrus based
cleaning product on the soiled area and let it stand for
approximately five minutes to penetrate the stain. Using a
clean white absorbent cloth, blot the area, pressing down
firmly without rubbing for 30 seconds. Repeat this blotting
process until the area is dry and odor free.
As an alternative, you can use
a mild dish detergent for spot cleaning. Blot the stain with
the detergent and wipe it clean with a damp sponge.
Cigarette odor removal
In addition to the risk of starting a fire, the problem with
smoking in bed is that cigarette odors can penetrate
absorbent materials such as mattresses deeper than the
surface area that can effectively be cleaned. If you're not
ready to replace your mattress, you need to find out how to
remove this smell. Working in sections, use the citrus
cleaner technique specified above. Repeat the cleaning and
blotting process in each section of the mattress until the
whole thing is dry and odor free.
Baking soda is another option.
Sprinkle the whole top of the mattress with baking soda and
leave it there overnight to absorb and neutralize the odors.
In the morning, vacuum the powder off. |