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Cheap Mattress Cleaning Tips
A good mattress is a big investment and, if it is looked after properly, it should last you for years. There are some steps you can take to prevent you mattress becoming damaged or dirty, there are some remedies if this prevention failed, and there is general maintenance you can do to prolong the useful life of your mattress. Follow these cheap mattress cleaning tips and you should be fine:
To protect your new mattress from damage and everyday wear and tear, you should invest in a mattress cover. The one thing that mattresses really hate is moisture, whether it is food or drink spillage, condensation or body sweat - I know it's not a pleasant subject, but we each lose about half a pint of sweat every night and the only place it can be absorbed is our bedding or mattress. The covers act as a barrier between you and your new mattress, and will catch any moisture before it reaches the mattress; it will also help reduce the amount of wear a mattress suffers. Mattress covers a relatively cheap and can be replaced much easier than the mattress itself.
If moisture does reach your mattress, it is very important you that you soak up any excess liquid before you start to attempt cleaning. Once you are sure you have mopped up any excess fluid, you can use a good quality fabric cleaner to scrub the stained area. You must make sure your mattress is 100% dry before you sleep on it again - use a fan or better still allow as much fresh air as possible to circulate around the mattress.
Do whatever it takes to get your mattress dry, because if you don't it can become moldy and rot can start to set in - Whatever method you choose, please do not underestimate the importance of drying your mattress!
Once the mattress is thoroughly dry, sprinkle baking soda on the mattress and leave it for 24 hours before vacuuming it off. The baking soda will help eliminate any odours that have developed due to the spillage.
Mattresses take a lot of abuse and we need to be vigilant to ensure they don't wear too much in limited areas. The best way to prevent the mattress wearing in one place is to rotate and flip it on a regular basis - try numbering the corners with a marker pen, this will help you remember which way the mattress needs flipping next.
These cheap mattress cleaning tips along with vacuuming your mattress occasionally should mean you get years of peaceful sleeping from your new bed.
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