11 Oct How to Wash a Mattress (Part 2)

In the first part, we explained how to wash the mattress. We said that mattresses may contain germs and dirt, because we spend a third of our lives on them. So washing and cleaning them is very important. We have already described cleaning, stain removal, washing of bed covers, ordinary mattresses, springs, washing with enzymatic detergent and drying them. In this part, we will explain how to wash urine stains, machine and chemical washing.

Washing the mattress with the machine

If you want your single and double mattresses to be washed and dried faster; It’s better to use the washing service with the machine. Don’t submerge spring mattresses to clean them because it causes the springs to rust.

Removing urine stains from the mattress

Children or pets, such as dogs or cats, may sometimes urinate on the mattress. Never wash the urine just with water or moisturize too much. Using apple cider vinegar diluted with water can be effective in removing urine stains from the mattress. Lemon juice and the combination of oxygenated water with a bit of water are also effective in this regard. Disinfectants also help you get rid of bad smells. Children’s urine usually has a lower odour. The following tips will help you keep your mattress clean when your children are small.

• Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda, 3% oxygenated water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid and pour on the bed.
• If the stain persists, use the second method. Add three tablespoons of washing machine powder, a tablespoon of water and mix to get a foam. Please put it on the stain for half an hour. Then add oxygenated water and vacuum.
• The third way to clean urine from the mattress with household detergents is to first reduce the moisture of the bed with a paper towel so that the new towel absorbs nothing else. Then wash the area with a sponge and a solution of soap, water and baking soda. Repeat this step several times and quickly dry the area with a paper towel each time to reduce urine concentration. Then expose the mattress to the sun to remove odours and germs.
• You need strong chemicals to remove adult urine stains from the mattress. The combination of salt and lemon as well as vinegar can be effective. 
• In addition to all the above methods, mixing baking soda, 3% hydrogen peroxide, and dishwashing liquid can also remove stains and foul odours.

Washing with chemicals

Use fewer chemicals and bleaches as much as possible, especially when washing sick people’s mattresses. But if necessary, prepare a robust solution by combining one part ammonia, one part hydrogen peroxide and four parts water. Then clean the contaminated area with a sponge. Be sure to use gloves. If you have a cat, it’s essential to know that the use of ammonia may provoke them to urinate again at the same point. After all the steps, wash the mattress with a bit of carpet shampoo to get a better smell. Then reduce the humidity with a steamer or any other method and expose it to the sun.

It would help if you were concerned about dirty furniture, doors, walls, and even mattresses. When children are younger, they are often in their beds and quickly get their mattresses dirty. Another point is that soiling the mattress isn’t just for children, and sometimes adults get it. For example, sweat stains, blood, etc., can quickly get your bed mattress dirty. If washing a bed mattress is a concern for you or you don’t have the time and patience to clean it, you can count on the specialized team of NeatEx. We will wash your mattresses with the best quality and tools, and we will deliver them to you as soon as possible.