2.17.2022

The one time you should never use baking soda to clean your mattress - Daily Express

, also known as baking soda, works well as a natural for many areas of the home. However, when it comes to removing unwanted odors from your , the kitchen cabinet ingredient may not be the best option, according to one expert.

According to Healthline: "Skin is said to be slightly acidic, with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5, but baking soda has a pH of nine.

"Increasing skin pH can cause dryness, irritation, and other side effects."

Most people don't realize that their skin is sensitive to baking soda until they apply it directly to their skin.

Hypersensitivity to baking soda can lead to skin rashes and redness or, in the worst case, even a burning sensation.

What other ways are there to avoid a smelly mattress?

According to the Essential Living expert: "To prevent your mattress from picking up bad odors, we recommend investing in a mattress protector.

These sheets protect your mattress from dust and moisture, and some are even waterproof.

"Just place your mattress protector on top of your mattress, then place your fitted sheet on top and you're good to go."

If your mattress has ever been the victim of a bad smell, there are many cleaning products available to buy.

On the other hand, baking soda can effectively remove odors, but the key is to know your skin's sensitivity before using it.

If you can use baking soda, make sure you have a powerful vacuum handy.

Start by stripping the bed and then applying baking soda.

Baking soda acts as a natural odor absorber.

Then you want to make sure you soak up the baking soda completely once it's done its job.

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