Simply mix 20 drops of any essential oil you like with 2 cups of baking soda, then start scrubbing the blend into your mattress using a brush, then wait for a couple of hours and vacuum thoroughly the mattress. This way you will have a fresh bed that can help you fall asleep because some essential oils like lavender can actually help you to fall asleep.
Human beings always sweat when they fall asleep, that is why after a while you start noticing yellow stains on your mattress. You can clean them up by mixing 3 tablespoons of baking soda with a drop of dish soap and 8 ounces of hydrogen peroxide. Once done, pour the blend in a spray bottle and shake again for additional mixing, then spray the areas with sweat stains and I’m sure that the results will shock you.
Fresh and nice smells can actually make you more comfortable in your bed and help you fall asleep, but some mattress odors can simply ruin the mood. To fix this, spray your mattress with white vinegar and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then use paper towels to blot the mattress until there is almost no moisture on it. Once you’re done, sprinkle baking soda and let sit for a few hours to absorb any remaining moisture and odor before vacuuming it.
To sanitize your mattress, simply use the steam cleaning method. You can use a handheld, canister, or a 2-in-1 steam system for this method. First, remove the dust using a vacuum, then start going all over the mattress using short steam bursts, and if you notice stained areas, go through them multiple times. Once done, wait for about an hour to let your mattress dry up before jumping onto it.
5. Remove urine stains from a mattress
If you have a baby, then he or she has probably peed on your mattress at least once and left you with a urine stain that is very hard to clean. To solve that problem mix a drop of dish soap with a couple of drops of any essential oil and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Before spraying, make sure to blot up the urine with paper towels, then spray the mixture and let it until it gets dry, then vacuum yo get rid of baking soda residue a,d you will end up with a clean mattress.
Because pillows are the ones that support our heads, make sure to clean them at least once every two months. Simply use your washing machine to clean them. For effective cleaning, make sure to put two pillows in the washing machine then set it up to the hottest settings it has. Then add half a cup of washing soda and the recommended amount of laundry detergent. Once the washing cycle is done, dry them in a full dryer cycle on low heat.
Some times clean up their mattress and forget about the bed linens. Blankets, duvet covers, quilts, and comforters should be cleaned as well. To clean them, simply wash them one at a time in your washing machine using a very cycle to sanitize them. Once they are dry, put them back where they belong and enjoy them nice and clean.
