How to fix a damaged mattress?

Mattresses are very important. If we’re sleeping as we should, we spend eight hours a night, roughly a third of our lives, pressed against it. Mattresses can be an expensive commodity, especially if we have decided to invest in one that is high quality in order to improve our sleep quality and keep us aligned and safe.

So when a mattress is damaged, it can leave us feeling flustered. We can’t all afford a brand new one, so we might look for ways to fix a damaged mattress instead.

How we fix a damaged mattress depends on what the damage is. In this article, we’ll give you the best ways to fix a damaged mattress.

How do I clean a stained mattress?

If you have spilt something on your mattress, you need to remove as much of the stain as you can by dabbing off the liquid. Remember to dab. Wiping and scrubbing can spread your stain further. Use a cloth or a sponge instead of kitchen roll or paper towels, as these can break apart. This is a fine line, so don’t get your mattress too wet.

Once you’ve done this, you should hoover your mattress to remove debris, dust and dirt.

Lightly spray the remaining stain with 50/50 white vinegar and water. Leave it for five to ten minutes, then dab it with a cloth. Finally, sprinkle baking soda to get rid of any smells and then hoover it off your mattress.

For harder stains, like urine or blood, you can use a solution made from 3% hydrogen peroxide, three tablespoons of baking soda and a few drops of washing-up liquid.

If mattress stains are old and embedded, your chances of fixing this is significantly reduced, but there is no harm in renting a steam carpet cleaner with an upholstery attachment and trying to remove it.

How to fix a mattress that is sagging

There are a number of reasons why your mattress might start to sag. It might be damaged by direct sunlight, for example, which can cause damage to mattresses. Liquid penetration might have compromised the integrity of the mattress, or the mattress might be getting old, in which case the structure of the mattress might be changing over time. If this is happening quicker than you would like, you might want to look into ways to repair this sagging.

It is important you repair or replace a sagging mattress, because mattresses that sag might mean that your spine is not aligned correctly, and this can cause you muscle and joint pain.

Sagging mattresses don’t always look saggy, but there will be signs. For example, you will feel like you are following from the bed, or perhaps you wake up tired or in pain. These are signs that your mattress is damaged and sagging, and therefore needs repairing.

If you can, try flipping your mattress. This will change the location of the sagging and the areas where your body causes pressure, which might solve the problem. You can also try rotating the mattress. If you have a fixed mattress,  you could rotate the bed.

If none of this is working, try putting a pillow or a piece of plywood under the mattress around the location of the sag. This should even out the material in that area and add extra support. This is a temporary solution, though. If you’ve reached this point, it is highly likely you need a new mattress.

The best option is prevention

The absolute best way to fix damaged mattresses is to avoid damage in the first place. You should most definitely invest in a mattress topper, as these protect mattresses from stains and damage. Clean up any stains immediately to avoid long term damage, and flip and rotate your mattress often. You should also vacuum your mattress with an upholstery attachment on a reasonably regular basis.

Pet destroyed your mattress? Insurance might help!

We’ve all been there. Dogs like to roll in the mud and then on our beds, cats like to scratch… sometimes our pets can be a real nuisance!

If your pet has ruined your mattress, you could try claiming on your home insurance, as your policy might cover accidental damage caused by pets.

Similarly, a good quality pet insurance policy might also cover damage caused by your furry friend.

It might be too late for this, but if you don’t have a pet insurance policy, now is the time to get one! For pet insurance comparisons, try NimbleFins.

Buy a new mattress

If we’re too late for all of this, then it might be time to consider buying a new mattress, and in that case we would urge you to consider natural mattresses. Natural mattresses are made from materials like wool and horsehair. They wick away moisture and help with temperature regulation. They’re also naturally fire retardant and are hypoallergenic, so they’re perfect for people who struggle with allergies.

The Ely mattress is so resilient that it comes with a ten year warranty, and we are so convinced you will love it that we offer a thirty night sleep trial. If you’re worried about the cost, we offer interest free finance, so that you can spread the cost.

If you want to know more about the resilience and benefits of a natural mattress, you can read about our thirteen layers.

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