How to clean a mattress naturally?

We all have to sleep every day, so our mattresses get a hell of a lot of use. What else that we own do we use 8 hours every day? That’s a whole third of your life spent pressed against a mattress. We obviously clean our bed sheets and bedding – well, most of us do! But what about our mattresses? How do we keep those clean?

Think about all the nasties your mattress might be exposed to. They’re regularly in contact with drool, sweat, skin flakes, hair flakes and oil, dust mites, and other potentially questionable bodily fluids. Despite this exposure, many of us forget to give our mattress some tlc. And, shockingly, without a clean, your mattress can collect enough dean skin cells to double its weight in 10 years.

Fortunately, there are some really easy ways to clean your mattress in a way that is healthy and natural.

Why natural?

By choosing natural cleaning products when cleaning your mattress, you will keep your sleeping space clean and safe, and do your bit for the environment. Many non-natural cleaning products contain nasty chemicals that can be harmful for your health. If you use these to clean your mattress, you can breathe these chemicals throughout the night. They can also be absorbed by the skin. Natural products will be more pet and child safe, too.

Natural cleaning products also tend to be more eco-friendly and reduce the risk of harmful chemicals being released into the atmosphere. This can play a huge part in helping the planet, including helping to reduce climate change or the degeneration of the ozone layer.

Along with being better for your health and the environment, you do not have to compromise on how good of a clean you can still achieve. If you choose to make your own cleaning products, these are often more cost effective, and it means you can customise aspects of them, such as the scents of the products. In our mind, it’s a no brainer. Natural is the way to go.

Start with a hoover

It may not be something you’ve thought about before, but when it comes to hoovering, you may want to include your mattress in your big hoover every now and again. It’s advisable to hoover the underneath, top and sides of your mattress. You can always do this whilst your sheets and bedding are in the wash.

Baking soda

When it comes to natural cleaning products, baking soda is a great staple to go for. To use it, you can mix one cup of baking soda with a few drops of your favourite essential oil (lemon, lavender or floral scents are great ones to choose). Put this mixture in a strainer then shake it evenly over your mattress. You can then hoover the excess and enjoy the fresh fragrance for weeks after.

Removing stains

Stains are common on mattresses, particularly if we have young children who may struggle with accidents. Natural cleaning products can support the removal of stains, such as vomit, urine or other common stains. By mixing three tablespoons of baking soda, a few drops of washing up liquid, and one cup of hydrogen peroxide, you can create the perfect natural solution for this. Once mixed, this solution is great to spray over the stained area. The stains should then be lifted.

Disinfecting your mattress

Over time, germs and dirt can collect in your mattress. Baring in mind, a person can sweat up to half a pint of sweat every night. This can ultimately end up in the fibres of your mattress. A good step to take to prevent this is to use a mattress cover that you can wash regularly.

However, if you would prefer not to, you can also work on cleaning this dirt regularly from your mattress. This can help with alleviating allergies and can help with the spread of illness. A great solution to try is two cups of alcohol, mixed with tea tree oil, and 30-45 drops of your favourite essential oils (feel free to mix and match with these). Hoover before spraying this solution and allow to air dry.

Why the Ely mattress?

Here at Ely mattress, we really care about our customers and want to ensure they have the best night of sleep possible.

We’ve created the very best natural mattress. It comes with a whole range of environmentally friendly bonuses and health benefits.

We’re so confident you will love it that it comes with a thirty night sleep trial and 0% finance, so it’s suitable for everyone because we’ve spread the cost. If you’re interested in cleaning your mattress naturally, a mattress made from natural materials is the way to go.

If you’d like to learn more about our amazing mattress materials, read about our thirteen layers.

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