Steps for Cleaning a Pillow Top Mattress

Pillow top mattresses provide a lot of comforts. Although they are great for relaxation, well-being, and happiness, their cleaning proves to be a little challenging. It is not as tricky as people think to maintain a hygienic and fresh bed. Proper cleaning of a pillow top mattress will ensure that there is no dust accumulation, and you will also not suffer from any allergic reaction. But you must not use any chemical liquid to clean the pillow top mattress, but you should always read the label before you start cleaning.

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What are the different ways to clean a mattress?

• By using a clean towel or cloth, gently dab as much liquid as possible from the surface of the mattress. It is advised to not scrub or wipe as it can result in spreading of stain. Also, paper towels must not be used, since they could disintegrate on the mattress and leave paper fibers all over it.

• Once, the mattress surface is somewhat dry, vacuum all over it. This step, although will not help in removing the stain, will remove the dirt and dust layers that can prevent the access to the stain. One should not worry about this dirt layer. It is formed overnight and consists of small dirt particles, dust, skin cells, etc.

What are the ways to remove stain and keep the pillow top mattress dry?

For the stain treatment, one needs to take a small amount of either a liquid laundry detergent or a stain remover, use a sponge to apply it and then use the same sponge to gently dab it all over the stained area. A liquid laundry detergent is the mixture of a small amount of powdered detergent and water, forming a thick paste. While cleaning the mattress, it is essential to keep it as dry as possible. All directions written on the label must be followed. The product being used for cleaning the mattress must be tested on a small area before applying it on the stained area. The sponge should be moved around the pillow layer for massaging the detergent. This aids in tackling the stains that are soaked into the mattress fibers.

• Since the mattress should be kept as dry as possible, too much water should not be applied. For removing the cleaning product from the mattress surface, a clean cloth or sponge can be used.

• A little amount of white vinegar can also be utilized. Like water, it helps in removing soap suds from the surface. It also helps in removing bad odors. This tip can be highly useful in case the stain is of coffee or pet urine.

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Natural drying is necessary: 

Once the mattress is dry, one needs to check for signs of any lingering odor or discoloration. In case there is discoloration, one should repeat the process again, starting with the detergent use. In the case of lingering smells, baking soda can be sprinkled over the area for seven hours. The perfect time for doing this is morning. Being highly absorbent, the baking soda will absorb any odor left. Vacuum the soda away after some time. You can keep the pillow top mattress in the room temperature, and you can also use a mechanical dryer to dry the mattress.

One thing to remember is that the stain should be tackled as soon as possible after it is formed. Since pillow top mattresses are highly absorbent by nature, the longer a liquid is present on the surface, the further it will sink down the mattress. Stains become easy to remove when they are on the mattress surface, instead of being embedded in the surface fibers. Hence, the treatment of stain must always be done while it is still present in the area of the pillow top.

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