Cleaning the mattress yourself: How to get all the stains out

Over time, more and more deposits and stains accumulate on the mattress, which you can clean yourself with simple tricks and home remedies. We show you how to do it and how to get blood, sweat and urine out of your mattress.

Cleaning your mattress: How to remove mites

Over time, more than a million mites can accumulate in a mattress. The tiny mites are not a problem in principle, but for many people the excrement triggers allergies.

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• You should air your mattress sufficiently once a year. During the day, place the mattress on end against the wall so that there is as little contact surface as possible. Leave the window open all the time.

• Airing the room can cause the mattress to become slightly damp. Therefore, the room should then be at room temperature again for one to two hours before you put on new bed linen.

• Generally, the mattress should be well ventilated. Turn the mattress over at least every few months, preferably simply every time you change your bedding. Foam mattresses, on the other hand, should not be turned over.

If the mattress has a cover, you should also wash it regularly. We recommend an interval of no more than two washes per year.

• The mites can be effectively controlled with a steam cleaner. However, the steam often does not penetrate deep enough into the mattress. A special mite vacuum cleaner can be used to remove old dander and mite droppings from the mattress.

• After about 7 to 10 years, a mattress has reached the end of its life. A change is then strongly recommended.

Remove sweat stains from the mattress

If you can loosen the cover of the mattress, it is best to put the sweat stain in overnight.

• Use a mixture of washing soda and water. Alternatively, use baking soda, bicarbonate of soda and water.
  • Solve the stain directly on the mattress with vinegar and citric acid. Spray the mixture on the stain or dab a small amount on the spot. Then work on the stain with a brush or toothbrush.
  • Leave the mixture to work for 10 minutes and wipe the stain thoroughly with clean water. Before you cover the bed again, the stain should dry sufficiently.

  Remove stains from the overlay

  You can also get rid of urine stains with a mixture of vinegar and lemon juice.

  • Remove the dry residue with a brush.
  • To remove the last edges, you can reach for the usual detergent.

  Getting blood stains out of the mattress

  When stains are made of blood, you should react as quickly as possible.

  • Whether fresh or old, rub the stain out gently with cold water.
  • Add a little mild detergent. Alternatively, you can cover the already moistened stain with baking soda or washing soda.
    • After 30 minutes, wash the stain again thoroughly with water.

     

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