Since memory foam naturally absorbs liquid, it is sometimes more difficult to clean than other types of mattresses. You can keep a cover over the mattress or topper to protect it from accidental spills, but you may still need to complete a cleaning to keep dust and other allergens from accumulating over time. You may also need to clean a mattress or topper when a child pees the bed or a big spill seeps beneath the protective cover. Cleaning a memory foam mattress always starts with a simple handheld vacuum. You can remove dust and other allergens resting on the surface of the mattress, and that is enough for routine cleanings every few months. If you want to deep clean your mattress or you need to clean up stains or urine accidents, the rest of this guide will help you get the job done without damaging your mattress or topper. Deep Cleaning Memory Foam Mattresses and Toppers It isn’t necessary to complete this type of cleaning more than once a year since it goes beyond spot cleaning for stains and accidents.
Due to the amount of time involved, you may want to take on this type of cleaning every few years or only when trying to remove odor or excessive stains from a mattress you cannot replace. You don’t need to purchase expensive cleaning products for your project. A variety of household products will do the job, including the following options: You won’t need all of these products, so pick something based on what you already have around the house. Hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and liquid dish soap can be used together to create a powerful cleaning solution. You can use white vinegar or fabric softener without any added ingredients. Keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide may lead to some color fading or discoloration if your mattress is not pure white. Follow these steps to clean your memory foam mattress: 1. Take your mattress outside or tip it on its side in the bathtub. If cleaning outdoors, lay the mattress on a large tarp or piece of plastic. 2. Mix your cleaning solution in a spray bottle.
You can use one part fabric softener to two parts water or equal parts white vinegar and water. 3. Spray the mattress down on both sides, including the sides. It is best to stand it on one end while doing this. 3. Use an outdoor hose or the showerhead to cover the mattress with water for a rinse. This will soak the mattress, which is why you shouldn’t perform this thorough cleaning too often. 4. Fold the mattress in half and apply pressure to push the water and cleaning solution out. You do not want to twist or ring the mattress because that may rip the internal memory foam. 5. Use an oscillating fan or hairdryer to dry the mattress completely. This takes some time, but you shouldn’t use the mattress until it is thoroughly dry. If you don’t have time to work through the drying process, you don’t have time to complete this type of mattress cleaning. You can complete the cleaning process twice with a rinse in between if your mattress is in serious need of deep cleaning.
In this case, you would clean with fabric softener and water the first time around and white vinegar and water the second time around, drying the mattress after a final rinse. It is easier to complete this process on a memory foam mattress topper because toppers are lighter weight and easier to handle. it will take more than one person to maneuver a heavy, wet mattress, so make sure help is on hand. Spot Cleaning a Memory Foam Mattress or Topper If your mattress is clean except for a small to medium sized stain, there is no need to go through the deep cleaning process detailed above. You can get by with spot cleaning according to the following steps: 1. Mix your cleaning solution in a clean spray bottle. You can use dish detergent mixed with water to a bubbling solution or a solution of diluted vinegar. For more aggressive stain-fighting action, you may mix hydrogen peroxide with dish detergent. Keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide may cause discoloration if your mattress is not pure white.
2. Spray the stain with your cleaning solution. 3. Scrub the stain in a circular motion. Start on the outer edges of the stain and scrub inward. 4. Use a blow dryer to dry the mattress. If you don’t have a blow dryer, you can pour baking soda over the wet spot. The baking soda will absorb the moisture, drying the spot in less than an hour. You can allow small spots to air dry, but make sure you don’t cover the spot with a sheet until it is completely dry. It is faster to use a hairdryer to at least get the process started. Once you realize that something has spilled on your mattress or topper, the cleaning process should begin. The faster you get to it, the less likely the spill is to create a stain. Even if you are cleaning a stain that has set into the mattress, you can get it out with the right cleaning mix and enough elbow grease. Push down into the mattress while scrubbing to get the solution into the mattress to thoroughly clean the stain. You may also be interested in…
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I still might look into this mattress though (not sure which level yet). We have a Serta pillow top with the 2 inches of memory foam on top. We've had it for about 5-6 years now and it totally sucks! It's sagging so much that my back and shoulders hurt in the morning and I'm only in my mid-30's and in very good shape, so it's not that I weigh too much. I really want a full memory foam mattress, but if it starts sagging again soon, I'd be as upset as you are. Anyone have a recommendation for a "Triangle Area" store that sells a durable memory foam (last at last 8 years) king or cal king size mattress that doesn't get too hot and will be firm, yet not solid as a rock? 40 posts, read 92,668 times 9,198 posts, read 18,505,827 times Originally Posted by Waterboy526 21,118 posts, read 19,120,683 times Originally Posted by sowk09 10 points to the mod for making this thread have anything to do with the Triangle I'm moving it now. I thought it was headed toward a local, where to buy thing...
When in doubt, check it out: FAQ 31,465 posts, read 30,499,045 times 35,788 posts, read 36,271,380 times Originally Posted by silv333 I wouldn't spend the big bucks on a Temper Pedic when the Serta has great reviews. ^^^True, we tried TemperPedic, expensive and hot. Bought a Serta I-Comfort Genius queen size model over 2 years ago, great comfort, never hot and still like new. Best sleep I've had in years. Cost $1300.00 delivered and set up. Came with a 15/25 year warranty. 100% replacement 15 years, 10 years prorated. 30,218 posts, read 21,594,219 times 910 posts, read 1,372,067 times Originally Posted by wit-nitThis was a huge tradeoff for me. I had lowerback pain throughout my lat 20s and into my 30s. Everyother month or so I would have a day where I would be on the floor unable to move. I have have no back pain for 6 years... So for me the solution was the putting up with the hot mattress and using the under the sheet bed fan. I'm 1 step away from being Howard Hughes(without the money).
20,793 posts, read 46,193,402 times 2,142 posts, read 3,125,197 timesWe have the Serta iComfort that we just purchased in April. It's a really good mattress if you like memory foam. The mattress is not hot in any way. I haven't slept on other memory foam mattresses, but I heard that lots of people complained that the mattress would absorb their body heat and since there is no airflow, the mattress would get hot. That's not the case here. Buy the mattress from a place that gives you a trial period, but I don't think they discount the Serta iComfort series much. We got some free pillows thrown in We specifically bought a memory foam mattress because I move a lot and used to wake up my wife on a traditional "spring" mattress. That doesn't happen with the memory foam, which is what we specifically tested out in the store. We're not big people (175 & 140 lbs) though. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.