How To Clean Your Mattress - Bedroomking

How To Clean Your Mattress?

We've put together our top tips on how to clean your mattress and reasons why this worthwhile chore should be first up on your schedule.

Why should you clean your mattress?

It's easy to clean your bedsheets, change your pyjamas and think that you're resting your head on a bed full of freshness but the ugly truth is your mattress can absorb an awful lot of dirt in its lifetime.

Without a regular cleaning, your mattress can accumulate its fair share of dust, sweat and dead skin not exactly the sleep sanctuary you crave after a long and tiring day! A thorough mattress cleaning could help tackle any allergy flare-ups you have been experiencing at bedtime and generally improve your health and sleep quality overall.

To top it off, a regular cleaning can also extend the lifetime of your mattress. A bit of TLC from time to time is all it takes to get the most out of your mattress, so it’s a win win all round!

The best way to clean your mattress

Now we've convinced you it’s time to give your mattress a good old spring clean, it's time to gather your cleaning tools and hop to it. And step one on the mattress cleaning list is to deal with spots or stains.

For stains, it's best to invest in a mattress cleaning spray or a carpet cleaner and lightly spray over the affected area. Then, using a cloth, dab the stain from the outside in and leave the spray to work its magic before wiping away with a wet cloth.

Step two – bicarb. When it comes to mattress cleaning tips, bicarbonate of soda is your knight in shining armour. Spread your trusty bicarb over your mattress and leave it for up to 24 hours to absorb any moisture and lurking odours.

Using a combination of cleaning solution and bicarbonate of soda should work very well against a variety of common household stains. Just remember that for any accidents involving blood or urine to attack the stains with your cleaning solution and cloth until they have disappeared before finishing them off with a dusting of bicarb. If you're tackling a bedwetting incident, then your cleaning solution is best left to work its magic for a good period before using the bicarb. And if you're facing a wine spillage, try using some sparkling water on the stain and some salt to.

Finally, bust out your trusty hoover and collect up any stray flecks of dirt and dust and say hello to mattress freshness.

How often should you clean your mattress?

Unless you've got stains and spillages in need of urgent attention, you don't have to clean your mattress every weekend. A twice-yearly spruce up will keep your mattress nice and fresh and increase its longevity too. Aim to do at least one clean in the Spring or Summer so that you can let your mattress fully dry out in the sunshine and make a note in the calendar to revisit the process around Christmas time.

However, if you've had the same mattress for a while and a good cleaning isn't bringing it back to life, it could be time for a change.

Top care tips for your mattress

Besides a regular clean and a proactive approach to stains and spillages, there's plenty you can do to make sure your mattress stays in mint condition for longer.

Investing in a topper or protector is an easy win to improve its durability and regularly flipping or rotating your mattress can help distribute the fillings to level out wear and tear. Make sure to give your bedding a frequent wash and ensure you regularly vacuum around your bed too, as this will also help protect your mattress from building up unnecessary dirt and dust.

Of course, cleaning up a poor quality mattress that’s seen its day is just papering over the cracks. If your sleep station is not quite up to the task, check out our website for some amazing mattresses on www.bedroomking.co.uk and discover a night's sleep like no other. Take a look at our extensive range of high quality beds , We are sure to have the perfect bed for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I stop my wooden bed from squeaking when I move?

Tighten All Screws and Bolts in the Bed Frame to Stop Your Wooden Bed from Squeaking. Lubricate Joints: Apply silicone wax or paraffin with little friction for noise reduction. If the problem continues, perhaps your bed slats have become worn and might need replacing or it could be time for the mattress turning to reduce pressure on springs.

Why does my wooden bed creek when I lay on it and how do check where it is coming?

The wooden bed you have may begin to creak when screws are loose, or the joints start rubbing against each other with time (or slats becoming too old and need replacement). Remove the mattress to test the noise on the floor. Pull the bed away from the wall to access all areas of the frame, or potentially even dismantle one side (or lift a corner) so you can get inside and work that noisy bit.

What should I do if tightening the screws doesn’t stop my wooden bed from creaking?

If the creak has not stopped by tightening up screws then wax all the joints using specialised wood squeak sealing was, paraffin or candle wax to alleviate any friction. Also, get the wooden slats of a platform bed checked or replaced if needed and verify that your big boy/girl is exerting even pressure on joints by keeping the base level.

Can an uneven floor cause my wooden bed frame to squeak?

One of three potential causes of a squeaky bed frame is an uneven floor resulting in excess pressure applied against the joints on your wood bed. You can have the bed adjusted or just place floor padding under its legs for stability and noise.

When should I consider replacing my mattress if my bed is squeaking?

If the squeaking continues after fixing your bed frame, you may consider getting a new mattress (if it is also quite old one with noisy inner springs). In theory, spreading out weight over a larger area should alleviate the problem - but in practice rotating your mattress is just going to ease that pressure for a brief moment or two. If you need one solution to this noisy issue, consider getting yourself a foam mattress without any springs inside; these take quite some time before wearing off!