Would you disinfect your mattress?
Mattress Cleaning in Ventura — But if you should think about all of the germs, bacteria and even critters (yuck!) Which make themselves at home in your mattress, chances are you would not get much sleep. We wash our sheets reliably every week (mother would be so pleased ), and we know that we should turn and flip our mattresses every couple of months to make them last longer (“if” is the operative word here), but can it be possible to disinfect your mattress?
The brief answer: Kind of. The longer version: With a little effort, you are able to pierce the surface of your mattress. The insides are a different story, unless you just happen to gain access to a steam cleaner along with a sterile containment unit. But we’ve all endured sleeping them on this long, right?
If possible, clean your mattress outside on a sunny moment. (There is a reason we have spring cleaning and fall cleaning instead of winter cleaning and summer cleaning!) The sun will help your mattress dry since you clean ityet, it acts as a diuretic, helping you kill bacteria that have a good dose of UV rays. If you can’t get outdoors, the next best choice is to clear some space in your area and lean your mattress against the wall in the front of a window.
Start by removing as much dust as you can (and maybe a couple of dust mites, even if you are lucky) by going over the entire surface of the mattress with your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery attachment and crevice tool. If your mattress-cleaning spree has been motivated by a spill, pet accident or bedwetting occasion, use clean towels to soak up as much liquid as possible until you vacuum.
There are a few unique techniques you can use to disinfect your mattress, once you’ve removed the dust. Running a garment steamer or alternative handheld steam cleaner across the surface will help kill germs and dust mites, and a spoonful of baking soda helps to freshen the upholstery and also eliminate mild scents (let it sit a couple of minutes, then vacuum). However, to kill bacteria, you ought to use a solution of some kind.
Go for an antibacterial spray or alternative with a scent you like, and avoid using bleach — it is good at killing germs, but it’s too unpleasant for the cloth covering on mattresses. If you use a liquid cleaner, dilute it with warm water in accordance with the directions on the tag, then dip a clean rag to the solution, then — this part is key — wring the rag out thoroughly so it’s just barely moist. The target is to clean the surface of the mattress without letting it becoming saturated with moisture, which may lead to mold or mildew. For disinfectant sprays, spritz lightly across the surface of the mattress, then wash with a clean rag that has been dipped in warm water and completely wrung out. Make sure you give your mattress lots of time to dry — a couple of hours on each side is greatest. Then cover it with a freshly cleaned mattress pad, sheets and bedding and enjoy a good night’s sleep!
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