The human body is a complex, unique system. Each organ plays an irreplaceable role. The skin is no exception; its main function is respiration, thermoregulation and metabolism. For these processes to run smoothly, the top layer of skin (epidermis) must be renewed. Scientists have calculated that in one year a person loses about 3 kg of dead skin. These cells settle as dust on furniture, including upholstered furniture. If removing dust from a hard surface is not a problem, then with a fleecy surface it is quite troublesome. Now you will learn how to clean a mattress with soda at home.
An easy way to clean a mattress with baking soda
Without any exaggeration, we can say that we spend a third of our lives on a mattress: resting, eating, doing handicrafts, playing with children or pets. And although most of the time this item is covered with linen and a blanket, sooner or later dust accumulates on it, crumbs get stuck in the cracks, and the cat hair collected from it is just right for stuffing a pillow.
There are many ways to clean a mattress from dust and stains and return it to cleanliness and freshness. The easiest way is to use baking soda.
From dust
Removing dust from a mattress is quite simple: sprinkle it with baking soda, lightly rub in the powder, paying special attention to dirty or shiny spots, and leave for a while (preferably until the evening). Then carefully sweep away the soda with a brush, thoroughly knock it out, and then use a vacuum cleaner.
From stains
Dealing with stains is a little more difficult. You will have to give the mattress a “bath day” - treat it with a soda solution several times until the stains fade, and then rinse them with clean water. After water procedures, the mattress must be dried. In summer it is enough to take it out onto the balcony. The sun and wind will dry it out in a few minutes. In winter you will have to use a hairdryer.
How often should you clean your mattress with a steam cleaner or vacuum cleaner?
The best option is to use washing vacuum cleaners. Recently, steam cleaners have also become popular, which can not only deal with stains, but also disinfect the surface and inner layers of the mattress. This prevents the growth of dust mites and also ensures a dust-free environment.
In addition to local cleaning, it is sometimes necessary to clean deeper layers and completely clean the product as a whole. Some people are allergy sufferers, so they know firsthand that it is necessary to clean mattresses and pillows from time to time. But the fact is that the upper part of the product is a fabric that is porous. Accordingly, it can allow a small amount of sweat, fine particles to pass through, as well as small pieces of skin that have turned into dust. It is this environment that is excellent for the reproduction of dust mites.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to perform such cleaning by treating the fabric with soda, as well as with available means. You can only cope with it with the help of a powerful vacuum cleaner that is turned on for dry cleaning. It can be used to suck out small amounts of dust. Typically this treatment is carried out once a month. If you do not have such a vacuum cleaner, then rarely carrying out such manipulation will lead to the need for cleaning once a year with the help of specialists and dry cleaning.
Putting things in order
It is easier to prevent dirt and skin flakes from getting into the mattress and use membrane mattress covers.
Instructions:
- This is especially true among people who suffer from allergic reactions to dust. If all of the above methods did not help, or you do not have steam cleaners or a vacuum cleaner, we advise you to take the mattress to the dry cleaner. Cleaning is really carried out in a short time and allows you to remove absolutely all contaminants as effectively as possible.
- Now many entrepreneurs are doing their own cleaning. You can invite them to your home. Most often, such people use powerful industrial vacuum cleaners and special stain removers.
- They will clean your mattress and even sofa upholstery in a short time and directly at home. It is best not to fight stains, but to prevent their appearance. We recommend that after purchasing a new mattress, you buy a regular waterproof cover. It is made of rubberized fabric that does not allow moisture and dust to pass through. In any case, it is much easier to wash the mattress pad and cover in the washing machine than to remove stains from the mattress.
Vacuuming
Do I need to add other means?
If the mattress looks pretty good and is just a little dusty, there is no need to add other substances to the soda. However, in the case where stains from spilled liquid, blood, urine or oil are clearly visible on its surface, additional components cannot be dispensed with.
They may be:
- ammonia;
- vinegar;
- hydrogen peroxide;
- liquid soap;
- dishwashing liquid;
- toothpaste;
- washing powder.
In combination with baking soda and each other, these substances can easily clean even stubborn stains. In addition, these products are inexpensive and work no worse than the most expensive cleaning products.
Method involving a vacuum cleaner
Has your beloved, so comfortable and brand new mattress lost its attractive appearance? It's OK! With the help of soda you can restore it to its former freshness. For this:
- vacuum it thoroughly, not leaving any hard-to-reach corner unattended;
- arm yourself with a pack of baking soda (this is a great way to use expired soda) and a fine sieve;
- pour a little soda on the bottom of the sieve and with light vibrating movements left and right, spread the powder in a thin layer over a small area of the mattress;
- Thus, evenly cover the entire surface of the mattress with soda;
- leave the powder for 24 hours;
- After a day, vacuum the mattress again (several times if necessary).
If you clean your mattress with baking soda at least once every three months, it will still look like new in ten years.
With detergent and hydrogen peroxide
Blood, urine or red wine leave stubborn stains that are difficult to remove. It is especially difficult to remove them from the mattress, since it cannot be washed or even moistened properly. But don’t worry: the same soda will help you - this time not alone, but together with assistants: dishwashing detergent and hydrogen peroxide. In addition, you will need a small (about a glass) spray bottle, a kitchen sponge and a hairdryer.
Pour 100 ml of hydrogen peroxide into the can (if the stain is small, 50 ml is enough).
Mix a dessert spoon of baking soda with a few drops of dish soap (or any liquid soap).
Apply the resulting paste to the stain.
Moisten the baking soda paste with hydrogen peroxide. Don't skimp on liquids! The paste should foam properly.
Wait 30 minutes for the reaction to complete.
Wet the sponge with water and carefully remove the remaining soda paste. Rinse the sponge with clean water as needed.
Has the stain disappeared? Great! Now you can turn on the hairdryer and dry the mattress with a stream of hot air.
Cleaning Recommendations
Before choosing a cleaning composition, pay attention to the features of the product. Some mattresses do not tolerate moisture or aggressive cleaning compounds. It is recommended to test the selected product on an inconspicuous area, which helps prevent damage to the product. After cleaning, it is recommended to dry the mattress thoroughly.
If you do not want to waste your time on cleaning, call the staff of our cleaning company. We guarantee quick, effective cleaning of the mattress; we use gentle shampoos that are suitable for all products. All dust, dirt, stains and foreign odors will be removed from the mattress.
There are contraindications. Before use, consult a specialist.
Before using the medications listed on the website, consult your doctor.
Rudova Anna Sergeevna
Psychologist-defectologist The consultation is conducted by Anna Sergeevna Rudova, candidate of psychological sciences, general director of the center for developing innovative methods in the field of education and culture, director of the children's studio for innovative development “Harlequin”. 410002, Saratov, st. Chernyshevsk...
With vinegar and washing powder
Everyone knows how difficult it can be to remove stains from synthetic fabric. It is dangerous to use chemicals. You never know what to expect from them: whether the treated stain will simply discolor or a hole will form in its place. And folk remedies such as water and laundry soap help little in the case of synthetics.
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Let's try this composition:
- mix a tablespoon of soda and any washing powder (any one will do, even the cheapest one);
- sprinkle the resulting mixture onto the contaminated area;
- Sprinkle it thoroughly with 9% vinegar diluted in heated water in a ratio of 1:5 (it’s most convenient to do this with a spray bottle);
- After a couple of minutes, remove the remaining product with a damp sponge.
You can do it differently - mix all the components in a plastic bowl, dip a sponge into the resulting product and wipe the contaminated areas with it. When the stains disappear, just wipe the surface of the mattress with a clean, damp sponge and let the fabric dry naturally.
Store-bought cleaning products
It is not always possible to remove stains from a mattress using folk remedies. Then professional cleaning products come to the rescue, capable of removing the most stubborn stains. Here are some of them.
- Karcher is a powdered product for preparing a solution for cleaning a mattress using a washing vacuum cleaner.
- Eco mist is a biodegradable cleaning product for universal use. Safe for children and animals. Does not require rinsing.
- Avel Especial Textiles – suitable for all types of fabrics, natural and artificial. Bactericidal substance, destroys ticks.
- Flat cleaner is biodegradable, thick foam absorbs dirt. Suitable for cleaning with a washing vacuum cleaner, as well as for manual cleaning.
- Udalix Oxi Ultra is a broad-spectrum oxygen stain remover. Removes stains of iodine, green paint, mold, blood, wine and other stains.
With starch
Organic stains are rightly considered the most difficult to remove. Blood is especially difficult to remove from a mattress. Difficult, but possible! Cleaning the mattress with baking soda mixed with starch will save the situation. What is needed for this?
Take equal parts baking soda and potato starch.
Dilute them with cold water until the mixture has a consistency similar to thick sour cream.
Apply the resulting paste to the stain.
Let the mixture dry completely.
Brush off dried paste with a stiff brush.
If necessary, repeat the procedure.
Finally, you can vacuum the mattress to completely remove any remaining cleaning solution.
Follow the rules
- Don't let the mattress get too wet. Otherwise, mold may grow inside.
- Carefully remove any remaining cleaning products.
- Do not use aggressive household chemicals.
- Do not cover the mattress until the surface is completely dry.
- Dry clean with a vacuum cleaner at least once a week.
Security measures:
- use thick gloves when working;
- do not inhale cleaning products;
- ventilate the room after cleaning;
- remove small children and pets from the premises.
Attention! If components come into contact with mucous membranes or eyes, rinse them with plenty of water. If necessary, consult a doctor.
Benefits of baking soda
Probably everyone who is reading this article right now is wondering: what is the advantage of soda over expensive chemicals? First of all, it does not destroy the fabric of the mattress, copes even with old stains and very rarely causes an allergic reaction.
Other advantages of this tool include:
- availability – you can buy a pack of soda at your nearest grocery store or supermarket;
- low cost - compared to narrowly targeted chemicals, soda costs pennies;
- non-toxic;
- the ability to eliminate unpleasant odors and remove excess moisture from the fabric;
- highly effective against mold fungi;
In addition, soda is universal - one pack can easily replace more than one expensive drug.
How to clean a mattress from ticks?
Dust mites love warm and humid conditions. The fact is that in the process of living and sleeping, a person can leave up to 2 kg of exfoliated skin particles on the mattress per year. This is an excellent breeding ground for dust mites. They, in turn, feed on these skin debris and secrete waste products that can cause severe allergies.
Instructions:
- If you have asthmatics or people with allergies in your home, you need to regularly clean your mattresses from dust mites. For this purpose, it is best to use a vacuum cleaner, as well as a steam cleaner. Dust mites are very sensitive to sunlight and frost.
- Therefore, we recommend that you regularly take the mattress out into direct sunlight or frost. Remember that the optimal lifespan of a mattress is 8 years. During this period, its weight doubles, that is, it increases twice.
- Therefore, it is imperative to get rid of such products. In order to prevent the formation of large numbers of dust mites, we advise you to purchase mattress covers with an impermeable membrane.
Dust mites
Cleaning mattresses made of different materials
Before you start cleaning your mattress, check what material it is made of. Depending on this, you can choose the right cleaning method and put the mattress in order without damaging the fabric and filling.
So, for coconut mattresses, water treatments are quite acceptable - of course, in reasonable quantities. To care for such a mattress, a damp sponge is suitable; it can be sprayed with a spray bottle.
It is better to treat a spring mattress with dry substances - for example, soda - and then collect the powder using a vacuum cleaner or a stiff brush. If you really need to, you can, of course, lightly wipe it with a damp sponge. However, keep a powerful hair dryer handy and thoroughly dry the surface of the mattress immediately after cleaning. This is necessary to ensure that moisture does not get on the springs, otherwise they may become hopelessly deformed.
The same applies to orthopedic mattresses. If possible, periodically refresh them with a steam cleaner.
How to clean a mattress from urine stains?
In a home with small children, disaster often occurs when a child pees on the mattress. In this case, after drying, a very unpleasant odor is formed, which is quite persistent. To avoid this, you need to purchase waterproof mattress covers.
Instructions:
- However, if urine does get on the mattress, it can be easily removed. To do this, mix lemon juice with salt. It is necessary to prepare a kind of paste, which should be applied in a thin layer to the urine stain.
- This product is left on the mattress for about 2 hours. After this, use a dry cloth to remove the remaining undissolved salt, and wipe the surface with a damp sponge. This mixture neutralizes the smell of urine and allows you to get rid of the stain.
- Remember that any moisture stains need to be dried fairly quickly. Therefore, take the mattress out to the balcony or dry it with a hairdryer.
Mattress cover protection
Removing other marks from the mattress
Using baking soda, you can deal with traces of almost any substance, be it lipstick or chewing gum. Of course, it will not always be possible to do without additional components. But since they are found in every home, you will be able to deal with even an old stain without much difficulty. Here are some proven tips on how to clean stains on a sofa, mattress and other items with baking soda.
How to remove the smell of urine?
When a baby appears in the family, urine stains on the child's mattress, mother's favorite trousers, and throughout the apartment become the most common thing. The guests smile knowingly and try to breathe every once in a while, the cat is sad - all the usual places are now marked by the Chief Cat...
Alas, the cat will have to suffer for a long time. But in order to make the smell of urine inaudible to less sensitive human noses, you can use the same soda.
Make a saturated aqueous solution of equal amounts of baking soda, liquid laundry soap and hot water. Wipe all the described places with it - including the children's mattress. Without waiting for complete drying, go over the treated areas with a damp sponge. If the smell has not completely disappeared, repeat the procedure.
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Just sprinkle fresh urine stains on a child's mattress with dry soda, and vacuum them up after an hour or two.
If the stain has already dried, moisten it with a strong water solution of soda and salt. There will be no trace of the smell left, and the mattress itself will become like new.
Blood stains
Blood stains on a mattress or sofa are not easy to get rid of. The easiest way, of course, to deal with fresh ones: moisten a terry towel with very cold water and carefully, from the edges to the central part, wipe off the blood. Rinse the towel with clean water from time to time. Once the stain is washed away, sprinkle baking soda on the wet stain: it will not only absorb most of the moisture, but will also prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor, which, unlike the stain itself, is much more difficult to remove.
You will have to tinker with old stains.
You can moisten them with ammonia, and after a quarter of an hour wipe them with a dry cloth.
If you don’t have ammonia in the house, you can use another, no less effective remedy - a strong solution of table salt. Dissolve two tablespoons of salt in a glass of hot water, wait until the solution cools, and then put it in the refrigerator for another hour. Spray the stain with this solution until it completely disappears.
For the final cleaning step, go over the wet area with a sponge soaked in baking soda solution, and then wipe the area with a clean, damp cloth.
Stains from coffee, tea, red wine
Coffee in bed, as well as other drinks, is surprisingly pleasant and even romantic! But one awkward movement is enough - and instead of lounging in bed for another half hour, you immediately jump up and begin to rush around the apartment in search of a means of escape.
Stop! First of all, calm down. Remove bedding and put it in the wash immediately. Fresh stains come off well. Now find a packet of citric acid in the kitchen, dissolve a teaspoon of this product in a glass of warm water and wipe the stained area with a soft cloth. You see, the spot immediately became lighter. Walk over it a few more times to consolidate the result, and then rinse the cloth in clean water and wipe off the remaining solution. Dry the mattress with a hairdryer. Everything is fine!
Cigarette smell
Is your spouse a heavy smoker? Is everything in the house saturated with acrid cigarette smoke? Every time you go to bed, you involuntarily sniff: does the mattress smell as if evil gnomes are smoking pipes there day and night?
Tomorrow, buy three or four chlorophytums at the flower shop - they perfectly clean the air not only from the smell of cigarettes, but also from other harmful fumes. In the meantime, empty the mattress of bedding and sprinkle it with baking soda. Tomorrow you can vacuum it and the smell will disappear. Repeat this manipulation periodically, regularly ventilate the apartment - and your bedroom will always smell fresh.
Mold
If a mold stain appears on your mattress, you can remove it using ammonia and half water, then wipe with a strong soda solution. However, the appearance of mold is an alarming sign. Look around carefully. If mold has formed where water was accidentally spilled, it’s okay. But if you see suspicious stains on the entire surface of the mattress, you will have to get rid of it. Even strong chemicals will not help, and the risk to your health is too great.
Insects
If insects have found shelter in your mattress, and there is no way to immediately replace it, try using any of the methods below:
if the weather outside is dry and very cold, try putting the mattress out in the cold for several hours - the insects will die;
if this happens in the summer, scald the mattress with boiling water and dry it in the sun;
If you do not suffer from allergies, treat the mattress with a strong insecticide or contact a service that specializes in disinfection.
In addition to all of the above, it is a good idea to sprinkle the mattress with baking soda and vacuum it after a few hours.
But the safest thing to do is to get rid of the insect-infested object. If you have a small child, take the mattress to a landfill and buy a new one.
Chewing gum
Has your children's habit of sticking chewing gum wherever possible spread to mattresses? You shouldn’t grab your head and start scolding your children at all costs, breaking your nails along the way in an attempt to scrape this muck off the new sofa. Let them handle it themselves. This is quite easy to do. Cover the chewing gum with a piece of plastic and pour ice cubes on top. After a few minutes, the rubber band will harden and removing it will not be difficult. All that remains is to walk over the fabric with a sponge slightly moistened in a soda solution - and the problem is solved.
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Wax drops
Ice will also help if the mattress is stained with wax. Cool the wax drops with an ice cube, then carefully remove them and wipe the cloth with a soda solution.
Lipstick marks
Did your little daughter paint her mattress with your new lipstick? Hide the rest away, and offer your baby another entertainment - cleaning the mattress with toothpaste. Apply a thick paste to the stain, set a timer for 30 minutes, and wait. Half an hour later, wash off the paste with soda solution. Has the stain gotten smaller? Repeat the procedure. Perhaps after 4-5 times you will be able to completely remove the stain.
Old stains can be cleaned differently - using a paste of soda and lemon juice:
apply it, covering the entire surface of the stain and slightly going beyond its edges;
let the paste dry completely;
Brush off the dry matter with an old toothbrush and then vacuum the mattress.
Tips and secrets of using soda at home
Below are some of the most popular recipes for using baking soda at home.
You can use baking soda to unclog your sink or bathtub drain to avoid clogging. To do this, just pour half a glass of soda into the drain hole, pour in the same amount of vinegar and plug it tightly. After 10-15 minutes, you need to rinse the drain with plenty of hot water.
Do your children prefer freshly painted walls to the best sketchbooks? Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda onto a damp sponge and gently, using circular movements, erase any traces of felt-tip pens or pencils. Try not to press too hard, otherwise noticeable scratches may remain on the paint.
A soda solution will help you easily refresh soft toys. Dip a soft sponge into it, wring it well and wipe all the teddy bears and mice that belong to your baby.
When putting laundry into the machine, be sure to add a little baking soda to the powder container. This will make colored linen more vibrant, and white linen just snow-white. Don’t forget that the car itself will be sparkling clean: plaque and musty smell will not form with regular use of soda.
Baking soda is also useful for cleaning carpets. Sprinkle it using a regular fine-mesh sieve over the entire surface of the carpet, and vacuum it after an hour.
We hope the secrets of experienced housewives will help you!
Using our tips, you can put in order not only the mattress, but also upholstered furniture, carpets, plumbing, dishes and much more. With a little effort, your home will sparkle with cleanliness!
Reviews
Dear readers, was this article helpful? What do you think about soda as a means for cleaning a mattress, maybe you know more effective methods and means? Leave feedback in the comments! Your opinion is important to us!
Marina, Maykop
“I’m allergic to household chemicals, so I only clean everything with baking soda. It cleans no worse than imported products, everything in the house shines, and at the same time you don’t tremble over every drop because it’s expensive - you sprinkle it with all your heart. It dissolves fat perfectly and removes plaque. Her favorite cupronickel tea spoons, just hers and mine, sparkle like new, and yet they are almost fifty years old!”
Sergey, Kaluga
“I clean upholstered furniture and mattresses only with soda. I sprinkle it, wipe it, vacuum it - they are clean again, and they become noticeably cleaner. Especially the armrests. My cats love to sleep on them, and within a week they make such a mess that it becomes scary. It’s okay, soda cleans everything!”
