Cleaning mattresses: The most important tips

We usually neglect to clean our mattresses. This provides an ideal breeding ground for mites, germs and the like. But there are a few simple tricks to combat this.

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We should clean our mattress regularly. We'll tell you the best way to do this here.

We spend around a third of the day on our mattress. Naturally, sweat and dander end up on it - and house dust mites spread inside. You should therefore carry out a general cleaning once or twice a year.

Preparation

Before getting down to business, the mattress should be vacuumed. Attach an upholstery brush and work on both sides.

Clean the mattress using the wet method

Dissolve around 200 grams of baking soda in a bucket of hot water, dip a soft brush in it and rub the mattress. The brush must not be too wet. Then leave to dry in the sun if possible. This kills germs better. Vacuum the residue later.

Dry work

The baking soda can also be applied dry to the mattress and worked in with a brush. Leave for a few hours. The salt crystals also neutralize odours.

Stain-away tips

Here are the usual suspects: For coffee stains, use gall soap and lukewarm water. Urine stains can be treated with lemon and white vinegar water. Act quickly with blood: Cold water helps. If it has dried up: apply a paste made from salt and lemon juice and remove with a kitchen towel after an hour.

Protective covers for mattresses

They save a lot of work. They can be removed regularly and machine washed at 60 degrees.