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Mattress Cleaning

March 21, 2011 by mattress1982

CC Flickr photo courtesy of jamiecat. Hopefully, your mattress isn't as filthy as this one!

Need to learn about mattress cleaning? Here’s what we’ve got for you.

How often do you clean your mattress? Do you even know how to go about cleaning your mattress? If you are like most people in America you will say no to both. To most people taking the bed sheets off of the bed and putting them in the washing machine is all they need to do to keep the bed clean. All too often people neglect to actually clean the mattress that is underneath the sheets and this too can become dirty and worn out.

There are preventative measures that can be taken to prevent the mattress from becoming stained, worn out and in some cases smelly. There are protective covers known as mattress pads that can placed over the mattress to keep dust, allergens and stains off of the mattress. They can be made from cloth or plastic. Plastic mattress covers are mostly waterproof and can be wiped off with soap and water, whereas a cloth cover cannot. The cloth cover can be removed and put in the washing machine same as a sheet can.

Mattress cleaning companies can be used to professionally clean your mattress if you are unsure of how to clean a mattress. These companies will send people to your home to clean your mattress in a short period of time. This can save you a great deal of time and energy, however it will force you to spend money to get the mattresses cleaned. Mattress cleaning can be done at home with very low costs associated with it. Knowing how to clean a mattress will enable you to do it yourself and obtain the same results as if you had a professional come to do it.

There are several steps involved in mattress cleaning. The first step that must be done is that all the dust must be removed from the mattress. Using a vacuum cleaner is a great way to get the dust out of your mattress. Some vacuum cleaners even have upholstery attachments that can be used on mattresses and mattresses covers. If you are trying to remove a stain from your mattress you can begin by using a simple upholstery cleaner.

There are also specific products designed for mattress cleaning, like UV mattress cleaners.

There are products on the market that you can spray on to the mattress and then used a scrubbing material to remove the stain. If this does not work then you can use what is referred to as an enzyme cleaner. This cleaner is designed to break down particles in the stain for easy removal of the stain. If you are unsure of what the stain is you should try a simple household cleaner first. One of the hardest stains to remove from a mattress is blood. To loosen the stain you can try using peroxide first then follow up with a strong stain remover.

A mattress that smells is just as bad as one that is stained. Removal of odors and bad smells from a mattress can be a simple process that just takes minutes. The most commonly used products to control or remove odor from a mattress are scented sprays such as Febreeze and similar products. Baking soda can be sprinkled over the mattress to remove and prevent stinky smells.

Does something about this post suck? Is there something obvious that we’ve left out? Do you have your own favorite mattress cleaning method?

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UV Lights and Mattresses

March 1, 2011 by mattress1982

Mattresses are not the most sanitary item in the home. They are often embedded with bacteria, viruses, and most notoriously, dust mites. Dust mites are difficult to kill by ordinary means as they are practically invisible to the human eye, and burrow deep down within the layers of the mattress. They feed off of dead skin that sheds from the body while sleeping, and excrete droppings, which can cause allergies, headaches, inflammation of the mucus membranes and other health problems.

Most Effective Methods of Mattress Cleaning

The older a mattress is, the greater the infestation. Although vacuuming is helpful, it only removes the mites on the surface, and leaves behind countless other mites in the deeper layers. So then, how do you deal with these creatures effectively?

One of the most effective mattress cleaning methods is the use of UV light. UV stands for ultraviolet, and is a technology that mimics the rays of the sun, which is a natural purifier. UV light, specifically UV-C light, when used as an indoor cleaner, serves as a germicide, destroying bacteria, viruses, mold and even dust mites within a split second.

UV Light against Mites and Germs

While you can’t purchase UV light in a bottle, there is a product on the market that uses UV rays to sterilize mattresses from these notorious microorganisms. The Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning System is a portable cleaning device that uses high frequency waves along with UV-C light and powerful suction to eradicate and extract mites and other particles and germs from the layers of the mattress. In as little as 15 minutes for a single mattress, and 30 minutes for a double mattress, the fibers can be purified just as if the rays of the sun were to clean it itself. There is also a plant-based spray that comes with the system, which is a deodorizing and sanitizing spray that can be used not only on the mattress, but also on the carpeting and upholstery.

It is suggested to use the Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning System every six months to rid your mattress of the accumulation of any of these bacteria and skin-eating critters. If your mattress is old, you’ll want to put it to use right away. Also, if you’ve been having allergy problems such as sneezing or itchy eyes when waking up in the morning, you may notice a great improvement, since you will no longer be breathing in foreign objects that can often be irritants and thus cause allergy flare-ups.

Something as simple as cleaning a mattress with UV light can help make for a better night’s sleep, not only literally, but also in regard to peace of mind. If we were to see the multitude of germs and creepy critters that are thriving in the fibers of our mattresses, we would be extremely repulsed. And since we can’t bring the sun indoors, it’s good that there are modern inventions that can help replicate the sun’s purifying qualities.

So, say goodbye to dust mites in your mattress, and say hello to sleeping in more sanitary conditions. UV light does it all!

Mattress and bedding related UV products and services:

EcoGecko UV Light and Vacuum

Verilux CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Wand

Verilux CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Bed Vacuum

Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning System

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