There's nothing better in life than cuddling up in bed, wrapped in freshly laundered sheets and blankets (oh, that scent!) For a good night of eyes or netflixing. But I am sorry that I have terrible bad news, even if you just took the sheets out of the dryer, you still felt comfortable with all kinds of bacteria and germs. This is because you really need to clean your mattress .
As you see, as you capture these indispensable Zs, your mattress slowly and regularly absorbs oil and sweat , literally gathering thousands of mites . (All together now: Ughhhhh .)
The fact is, your body does not close while sleeping. It may be like a light, but your body is definitely always on. "I know we all consider ourselves clean, with a pleasant smell and angelic, but the truth is, we're going to be huge babies in our sleep," said Kevin Chon, co-founder of Coop Home Goods . "We sweat, sweat and divorce many interesting things." (Well?)
These "interesting" things also include oils of the skin, hair and face that are transferred to your pillows and sheets (things you should also wash thoroughly). And all that sweat, this drool and this oil finally flow into your mattress.
That does not mean that you can never fall asleep again. You continue ... with this guide on how to clean your mattress and protect it from all dirt.
Children and pets make their mattress even dirtier. But you can always sleep well with them! That's how it's done:
Get up: Should not your sheets keep your mattress clean?
The sheets help, but Chon points out that, just as the pillows turn yellow, because the pillowcases can not block all the wrong things (yes, that's why ), even their pillows. Sheets and your mattress.
Imagine your mattress like a giant sponge. The leaves absorb much sweat and oil, but even the leaves with the largest number of threads can not absorb so much.
"What happens is that all these fluids and contaminants get into your mattress and you may not see an immediate location, but overtime will start to accumulate," says Chon. "I saw mattresses that looked like a murder scene, you know, those chalk contours that we saw in old thrillers, and it's a thin spot instead of chalk." Fat in the form of a body that has accumulated over time. "(What's a picture, hmm?)
Again, it is useful to imagine your mattress as a giant sponge. If it is too moist, never quite dry and mold is something that absolutely do not want to share your bed
How to clean your mattress according to experts:
1. clean places
First, use a mixture of two parts of hydrogen peroxide, one serving of baking soda, and one serving of cleanser (or even an enzyme-based cleanser ) to remove stains, Chon says. Rub the mixture with a cloth or by hand, but not with a brush. The bristles can damage the fibers of the mattress instead of improving the situation.
When you are satisfied, use as much liquid as possible with paper towels.
2. Deodorize
Then pour 10 drops of your favorite essential oil into a box of baking powder and shake it until it is completely mixed. Place the entire box on your mattress with a sieve (or anything else you need until covered). Gently rub in, then rest for an hour.
This will allow your mattress to absorb the remaining moisture in the first phase and to absorb odors, says Chon. (Even if you do not notice the smell of your mattress if you have not cleaned it for a long time, others may.)
3. empty
Finally, Chon recommends using a vacuum cleaner with the carpet cleaning accessory to clean all the baking soda. Pay special attention to the areas where you have removed the stains. You will want to dry it as often as possible.
When done, leave the mattress in the air for a few hours to continue ventilation. And then, voila, your mattress will be (almost) like new.
How often should you clean your mattress?
After reading this, you can clean your mattress IMMEDIATELY. But before you take out the baking powder, remember, and I can not stress it enough, your mattress is like a giant sponge. This means that it absorbs everything that applies, even if it is a cleaning solution with the best intentions in the world.
So while it's good to clean your mattress if you've had it for years and never cleaned it, you do not have to.
In this case, less is more: since you can never clean the surface of your mattress, invest in an accessory that makes cleaning less of a necessity than cleaning your mattress regularly, Chon said. ,
I'm talking about a mattress protector. Good protection (that is, not the wrinkles that you had as a child in your bed) helps you to keep all sweat, oil and dust mites longer, so you can keep your bed cool for years.
What else should you do to protect your mattress?
If you have never turned your mattress (with no shadows, if this is the case), take a moment to turn it 180 degrees.
Chon recommends doing so every three months to balance the pressure on the mattress. Otherwise you could lose weight if you stand in the same places night after night.
In addition, the way you sleep on your mattress, how often you turn it and how you handle it, affects the duration of your relationship with your mattress.
For example, if you spill fluids on your mattress, no surface cleaning will provide a thorough cleaning that your mattress really needs. Then you can adopt a policy of eating or drinking in bed. (I know how boring)
Well, when should I buy a new mattress?
I do not have to tell you that mattresses can be expensive. But if your shape, elasticity, and smells have been lost despite the cleansing, or you just do not have the restful sleep you need, it's time to invest in a new one.
"Take sleep hygiene seriously," Chon advises. "It can really help you become the best version of yourself by making sure you get the rest you deserve."
You want to start an operating system so as not to support yourself as much as possible every day, right? The relationship you have with your mattress is much more important. Do not clean it. Life is too short to sleep badly.
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