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How To Wash A Mattress

5 Steps To Clean And Care For Your Mattress At Home

Get Rid Of Dirt, Stains And Unpleasant Odors With A Few Simple Steps

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What You Will Need

Carpet Extractor

Detergent

Disnfectant

Scrubbing Brush

Towels

Sunshine

Disclaimer: These instructions are for informational purposes only. Please consult the supplier for correct cleaning procedure, or call the relevant cleaning professionals.

Preparation

Thoroughly vacuum the mattress to remove any surface dust and dirt.
Fill a spray bottle with part water and part detergent (should be very concentrated)
Spray the liquid onto any potential problem areas.
Leave to soak for at least 10 minutes
Fill the intake tank of the carpet extractor machine with warm water, and add detergent as well as some disinfectant. (amount depends on the quality and how concentrated it is)

Cleaning / Scrubbing

Using the machine, spray the section of the mattress that you would like to clean.
Use a scrubbing brush with soft bristles to agitate the surface and work the solution in to the fibers.
Be cautious with brushing certain mattress fabric and rather test a very small section first.
Skip this process if the mattress material is too delicate or could rip from brushing.
Once complete, use the extraction cleaner to further clean and remove the dirt from the mattress.

Rinsing

Once completed, again fill the tank with clean water, and add disinfectant.
Spray the water /disinfectant solution on to the mattress and then extract it immediately.
This helps to remove any soapy residue which might have remained and also kills germs and bacteria embedded in the fabric.
Repeat these steps until the whole mattress has been covered.

Drying

Place some clean towels on the ground, next to a rigid structure (wall)
This should be preferably in a sunny area with with airflow to speed up drying time.
Place the mattress on the towels (on it’s side) to face the sun.
Periodically rotate the mattress to get all sides to dry.

Conclusion

Please note that results may vary, depending on the condition of the mattress as well as other factors.

There are also certain conditions that make it almost impossible for the mattress to be cleaned satisfactory.
This might need a situation where the whole item needs to be saturated Like how to clean a rug scenario

These include Pet urine and bodily fluids that are left unattended for a long period of time.

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