While many people vacuum the floors and furniture in their home on a daily basis, there is one item that many skip. It is a mattress, which is a breeding ground for dust and allergens (in addition to dust mites) and which can and should be cleaned regularly.
Mattresses, like all other household surfaces, collect debris over time and need to be refreshed. Unlike other surfaces, you can’t see what you’re vacuuming since it blends in with the mattress surface or is completely buried. Fortunately, regular vacuuming after removing the protective cover will help lift the majority of the debris and allergens to the surface.
If someone in your home suffers from severe allergies or if you like to eat in the bedroom, it will be in your best interest to vacuum your mattress every two weeks.
In addition to vacuuming, one of the best methods to clean and freshen your mattress is vacuuming with baking soda.
Baking soda is great when it comes to neutralizing odors, as well as removing small stains and helping to dry out the moisture it retains from sweating every night.
To begin, simply sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on your mattress after removing the sheets and mattress protector. Let it soak in and work its magic for at least 30 minutes. When the wait is over, vacuum the mattress thoroughly to remove dust and any debris. You may need to vacuum a few times to remove all the dust. Don’t forget to make good use of the tool for hard-to-reach places unless you want to risk having baking soda left over.
Mattresses, like all other household surfaces, collect debris over time and need to be refreshed. Unlike other surfaces, you can’t see what you’re vacuuming since it blends in with the mattress surface or is completely buried. Fortunately, regular vacuuming after removing the protective cover will help lift the majority of the debris and allergens to the surface.
If someone in your home suffers from severe allergies or if you like to eat in the bedroom, it will be in your best interest to vacuum your mattress every two weeks.
In addition to vacuuming, one of the best methods to clean and freshen your mattress is vacuuming with baking soda.
Baking soda is great when it comes to neutralizing odors, as well as removing small stains and helping to dry out the moisture it retains from sweating every night.
To begin, simply sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on your mattress after removing the sheets and mattress protector. Let it soak in and work its magic for at least 30 minutes. When the wait is over, vacuum the mattress thoroughly to remove dust and any debris. You may need to vacuum a few times to remove all the dust. Don’t forget to make good use of the tool for hard-to-reach places unless you want to risk having baking soda left over.