Foam doesn't hold up well when it gets wet. It starts getting crumbly and brittle. Think how a kitchen sponge gets after too many uses. There are a lot of air cells in memory foam. Water can get into those cells and mess up the structure. It's recommended to use a waterproof mattress protector over the mattress and any memory foam topper you might have. The warnings against getting the topper wet doesn't apply to just the washing machine. That also applies to perspiration, drinks, or any other "wet spots" that might occur. This will damage the memory foam. That's why you should use the protector and wash that. /reas...NASA -style Memory Foam.Sponge Memory Foam.Nonflammable Sponge Memory FoamGel Sponge Memory Foam NASA-style Memory FoamSponge Memory Foam Nonflammable Sponge Memory FoamGel Sponge Memory FoamMemory foam is a soft urethane foam engineered to spring back more slowly than regular foam allowing it to conform to things resting on it. There is a temperature component to the conforming property so it conforms better to warm surfaces.
There are numerous problems with washing the material. It is an open cell foam so all of the cells connect allowing the material to become saturated. Water, at 64 lbs/cu ft, inside this matrix can make it too heavy to pick up. I imagine the spin cycle on your washer could destroy the machine before it can remove enough moisture. Trying to remove it wet may also tear the foam. Any treatments that were applied to the foam will be reduced or removed. Should you make it through the wash the dry cycle can be equally destructive. If you have one of the gel foam pads the gel component can not stand up to high heat like the foam can. If you compromise the gel cells the comfort level of the foam can go down drastically.If,as you say, the pad has already absorbed enough to be verging on disgusting then you have nothing to lose in the attempt if you monitor your washer and are prepared to shut it off quickly. Some sort of wringer and the hanging it out might be a better choice than a dryer. As far as what else you can do, we have found that a thin high quality mattress cover can keep the topper relatively clean to increase its useful life.
Good luck and be sure to video. Memory foam has an open cell structure. When you wash it the water gets in to all the little holes and doesn't dry. It takes a long time for it to dry out and in the time it takes mold and other things can start growing.The foam is also likely to fall apart.Here is a link to a site that gives suggestions on how to clean memory foam without putting it in a machine. MILWAUKEE -- Two organizations in Milwaukee are receiving an important donation from Steinhafels and Tempur-Pedic. Brand new mattresses are being donated to Kathy's House and Meta House. On Wednesday, October 7th, the mattresses were delivered to Kathy's House -- an organization that provides rooms for families who come from out of town and have a loved one in the hospital. Kathy's House officials say the new mattresses were much needed! "One thing we've heard is 'if we could just do something about the mattresses,' so today I'm so happy! We are having a bit of mattress-palooza here at Kathy's House.
We're getting all new mattresses and box springs!" Patty Metropulos with Kathy's House said. Not only did Kathy's House get the new mattresses -- volunteers helped to take out the old mattresses, clean the rooms, and then assemble the new mattresses. CLICK HERE to learn more about Kathy's House and its mission. CLICK HERE to learn more about Meta House -- one of the first residential treatment facilities in the country designed specifically for women with substance use disorders, and have been providing trauma-informed, family-centered and gender-responsive treatment for over 50 years.0 Considering that a third of your life is spent on your mattress, it is no surprise that there are stains to clean from time to time. This is a guide about cleaning stains on a mattress.6 Articles All Articles RelevanceAll ArticlesSolutionsQuestionsArchivesNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceSolutionsThis guide contains the following solutions.
Have something to add? Please share your solution!Tip: By Lee S.1 FlagPour on hydrogen peroxide on the stain, and immediately scrub with towel. Let dry and reapply if needed. My mattress took two treatments. By Lee S. from LA Comment QuestionsHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.Question: By lulu0 FlagDoes any one know how to get stains out of a mattress? The mattress in my spare room is still new, but it was stained by a guest I had recently. I have tried everything I know, but none worked. By Lulu from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Answer By Myrna Flag0Blood stains? Undiluted peroxide Oily stains? Try a good degreaser Urine stains? Wash well with enzyme pet stain remover. Another types of stains, I don't know. Reply By Susan Hall Flag0Clean it the best you can and then buy an inexpensive mattress cover to prevent it from happening again. Reply By Susan Flag0This takes a while, and is kind of drastic, but it worked.
I have a SpotBot, and I set it on a terrible blood stain on a mattress and let it run through a tough stain cycle. then put a fan over the bed until it dried (2 days).If you don't have a spotbot, I would suggest a upholstery attachment on a carper cleaner, then thorough drying.Reply Question: By Alice0 FlagHow can I get oil stains out of my mattress? I placed a bottle top on my bed and the lotion came from the top and left a bad oil stain. I used a degreaser and the stain is still there. By AliceRelated Content Answer Flag0Try using Resolve. It removes oodles of types of stains. Reply Question: 0 FlagHow do you clean marks from a mattress? By M Answer ArchivesThriftyFun is one of the longest running frugal living communities on the Internet. These are archives of older discussions.Archive: 0 FlagHow do I get not only a stain out, but I need to make the stain ring also go away on a pillow top mattress. Every time I go to clean it with a product and it dries, it just leaves a bigger ring.
Please help, because this mattress is brand new. By Tuckmomma from Somerset, KYAnswers:Cleaning a Stain Off a MattressTry using a carpet cleaner with the upholstery attachment, I think you need to suck out the dirt. I add a little laundry soap when I do my couch. By leekelly Comment Archive: 0 Flag I have a fairly expensive mattress that is about 18 months old. In spite of using a mattress pad, I've discovered a soiled area on it and don't know the best way of spot cleaning a mattress. I am not sure what the soil is, but I do have dogs that occasionally forget they are not allowed on the bed. I'm sure it's not dog feces or urine but it could possibly be vomit and someone in the household tried to clean it up and didn't tell Mom. It doesn't have an odor. Nancy from Fort Smith, AR Answers:Cleaning a Stain Off a MattressTry an enzyme based stain digester, available in the pet section at most stores. I've used OUT cat pee remover on many items and it really works. I also love Beaumont products pet odor eliminator.
By LindaCleaning a Stain Off a MattressMedical peroxide is about 2 or 3 for $1.00 at the Dollar Store or cheap deal stores. I have used it on set blood on cloth that has been washed and dried in the dryer and it has lifted it out. On such matter it will fizz until it expands it out of the cloth. After I used this and got it clean I would use an auto seat cleaner like Johnson and Johnson, as it can be used around the house on just about anything. When dry, vacuum the mattress. If you live where it is possible, you could put it outside in the sun to air out and freshen up. By m.b.wrightCleaning a Stain Off a MattressI would soak the area with vinegar to remove any smell. It may take a day or two to dry but I've never had any problems soaking an area with vinegar. As far as looks, I've found that baby wipes are great at getting stains off of carpet and furniture so I would try it on the spot. You may have to really scrub. I would do it when the mattress is dry. By AnnCleaning a Stain Off a MattressI would try Oxi-Clean.
I have used it many times and it always removes my stains. Spray the mattress with it and let it set a little while, then take a damp cloth and rub it a little. The stain should come out. By AnnetteCleaning a Stain Off a MattressSomething that I can suggest when removing the stain, is to make sure that you stand the mattress up, rather than wetting the mattress when it is flat. This prevents the wet soaking deep into the mattress which can then be difficult to dry. By PAULINE LIGHTBOWN ENGLANDCleaning a Stain Off a MattressTry Folex. It is an enzyme based stain remover and odor remover. You can find it at Walmart with the other rug cleaners. It is worth it. It gets out old stains 90% of the time, especially bodily fluids! It got some perspiration stains off mine. It has a money back guarantee, but it hasn't failed me yet...and I have put it through some nasty tests! By camo_angelsCleaning a Stain Off a MattressI used Resolve Power Stain and Woolite together. I didn't need excessive water, so it dried quickly, and it worked really well, smell and all.