Cleaning a mattress is not a luxury but a necessity, especially as it ages and becomes stained or infested with dust mites. Therefore, it’s essential to clean, deodorize, and also disinfect it. And for this, there’s nothing better than natural cleaners and disinfectants to tackle this tough task.
Over time, a mattress loses its luster. Stains, mold, urine, bacteria… A mattress can quickly become dirty and emit bad odors. Eco-friendly and economical grandmother’s tips can remedy these various problems and leave your mattress as good as new.
Soda Crystals: A powerful ingredient that acts as a disinfectant, capable of dissolving the most stubborn stains like urine or blood. Our grandmothers understood its degreasing power, making this cleaning product a multi-purpose cleaner for many household surfaces. In fact, it’s used to make homemade detergents, clean oven racks, and bathroom sinks.
For this, you’ll need:
A cup of soda crystals
Hot water
A basin
Sponge
In a container filled with hot water, dissolve the soda crystals and mix. Soak a sponge in this liquid and scrub the stained areas of the mattress. Then rinse with a glove moistened with water. Let it air dry and find a clean mattress.
Dishwashing Liquid: This is a formidable trick against mattress stains, especially if they are recent. Mix hot water with dishwashing liquid and clean the mattress with a sponge soaked in this liquid. Let it dry in the sun if possible for a few hours. Your mattress will be clean, tidy, and odorless.
White Vinegar: Also known as household alcohol, white vinegar is a very useful cleaning product in the home. For cleaning mattress stains, this stain remover can be your best ally.
For this, you’ll need:
