When washing my stepson’s bedding I decided to try two mattress cleaning techniques I found thanks to my addiction to Pinterest. The first technique will remove stains from the mattress surface and the second technique will make your mattress smell fresh while you vacuum away dust mites.
To remove stains I mixed 1/2 c. laundry detergent with 2 T. of water with a fork in a small container. I then decided to use my old kitchen sponge to help me remove the stain. Just in case there was anything gross like bacteria on the sponge I zapped it in the microwave for 2 minutes before using it and replaced my kitchen sponge with a new one. (Maybe it’s sad but I love a brand new sponge.) I then applied some of the foamy bubble mixture to any visible stains on my stepson’s mattress using my sponge. I went back over each spot using a toothbrush in a circular motion until I could no longer see the stain. Then I used and old hand towel to dab up any dampness found on the mattress. While the mattress air dried, I moved on to the second technique to deodorize the mattress and rid it of dust mites.
I mixed 1 cup of baking soda with 5 drops of lemon essential oil in a container. If you are willing to pay more for the lavender essential oil I would recommend it over lemon simply because the aromatherapy quality of lulling you to sleep. I poured the baking soda mixture through the strainer as I walked around the mattress to apply a dusting over the top. I was working on a queen size bed and by moving quickly around the mattress I had just enough baking soda to cover the entire mattress. I then took a break for an hour while the baking soda did its thing. When the hour was up I came back with my vacuum, upholstery attachment in place, and vacuumed the mattress surface. The mattress smells so fresh it would be hard not to get an amazing nights rest.
I also got help from my stepson putting the sheets back on the bed but I can’t guarantee those results. He’s just the best little helper anyone could ask for. The best part was watching how easily he slipped off to sleep tonight and I’d like to think it had something to do with cleaning his mattress.