Whether light or heavy soiling - cleaning the mattress doesn't have to be rocket science.
We'll tell you which home remedies and tricks you can use to keep your mattress sparkling clean.
While bed linen is washed and changed regularly *, mattress cleaning often falls by the wayside.
How often you should clean the mattress naturally depends on how dirty it is.
Wet cleaning is worthwhile once a year; dry cleaning with baking soda can be carried out every few months.
In the event of stains, action should be taken immediately.
But why is mattress cleaning so important and how can you proceed?
We give the answers to these questions.
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Cleaning the mattress: that's why it's so important
On the one hand,
residues of hair flakes and sweat
stick
to the mattress
.
On the other hand,
allergy-causing mites
make themselves
comfortable on the mattress.
About 10 million of them spread on the mattress.
In principle, the animals are not dangerous, but their excretions can lead to allergies.
Cleaning is also worthwhile to remove bad smells and stains - regardless of whether it is sweaty or coffee stains.
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You don't necessarily need chemical agents to clean the mattress - you can find out which home remedies you can use in this article.
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Cleaning the mattress - with these tips and home remedies
Whether you are aiming for a thorough cleaning or a stain removal, these home remedies clean the mattress:
Soda
: The powder neutralizes and kills germs.
Sprinkle the mattress with the baking soda and let it work for several hours.
Then vacuum with a vacuum cleaner.
You can use this method every few months.
However, if you prefer to clean the mattress wet, the powder is incorporated with a damp sponge.
Let it work in again and soak it up when dry.
This
deep cleaning
should be carried out once a year.
Vinegar
: Small children in particular can occasionally wetting their beds. If urine has landed on the mattress, it is time to act. In the case of fresh stains, it is sufficient to dab it off and clean with water. In the case of dried
urine stains
, the affected area is rubbed with vinegar or lemon juice. Then wipe with clean water.
Salt
: You can use the salt on various stains. For dried
blood stains
, salt and a little lemon juice are mixed together. The paste is then applied to the stains and, after a while, dabbed off with a damp cloth. Finally treat with clear water. But
red wine stains
can also be removed with salt. If there is a fresh red wine stain, salt is applied to the area so that it can draw out the moisture. Finally, it should be reworked with carbonated water and a little washing-up liquid.
Gall soap
: If
coffee stains land
on the bed, it is best to use gall soap.
Moisten the stain with a little lukewarm water and work in the soap.
Finally, this is removed with clear water and a rag.
In order to make mattress cleaning easier from the start, it is advisable to provide it with a
mattress
protector.
These covers can be easily washed in the washing machine.
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