We spend one-third of our life asleep. That brought breaks down to twenty-five years or 9,125 days catching Z’s (assuming a 75-year lifespan). That is a lot of time! The place we spent most of that time is our bed. We often clean our sheets, but how regularly do you clean your mattress?

Cleaning the mattress is just as important as cleaning the sheets.

Thankfully, it doesn’t take a lot of extra time to clean. Depending on the method, you can do a deep clean or a surface clean (both are important!)

Now that we know we need to clean out mattresses, here are seven easy tips for cleaning that squishy germ trap!

These can all be done as needed, so figure out which one your bed needs!

1. Steam clean

A steam clean is the deepest way to clean your mattress. It is important to do this occasionally as the steam cleans and disinfects the mattress.

You can use an iron to get deep. If you have a steam canister, you can use that in place of your iron. You could even use a 2-in1 steam system if you have it available.

It is the heat and moisture that kills the bacteria but make sure you read the cleaning instructions, so you don’t melt your bed!

2. Wash your pillows

You should be washing your pillows every three months. Not just the cases, but the entire pillow! We carry a lot of dirt and grime on our face and hair. When we lay down, we can transfer it to the pillow easily.

3. Get rid of yellowing

This may seem gross, but it is pretty normal. It is actually the result of us sweating in our sleep! We all do it! Thankfully, the stains aren’t too difficult to remove. Check out this guide.

4. Get smells out of the mattress

Nobody wants a smelly mattress. We can easily become nose blind to the bad smells in our homes. Make sure that you take time to remove the bad odors from your mattress! Check out this guide.

5. Get rid of pee stains

Shoutout to all the parents out there for this one. Cleaning a pee-stained bed is part of the initiation rituals that all parents go through. This guide is for you.

6. Freshen the bed with incredible scents

Essential oils are great for adding a wonderful aroma to your home. If you have some favorite scents, you can use them for this easy hack. Just use this guide to freshen your mattress (and room) with essential oils.

7. Make your own Febreeze

If you want to have a portable spray but don’t have Febreeze handy, you can make your own! You only need a few ingredients to make a better and cheaper version! Check it out here.

Conclusion:

You don’t have to be afraid of getting down and dirty to clean the mattress! With these tips, you can take care of the whole bed in one day or less. Cleaning your mattress is one of those things that is worth more than the sum of its costs. You can’t put a price on quality sleep!

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Source: Cooktop Cove