Disinfecting Floor Display Mattress

You have a few choices to disinfect your mattress.

Disinfecting floor display mattress.

If possible expose your mattress to direct sunlight since uv rays kill germs. Spray the mattress with a disinfectant spray. Put the pillows back in their cases and return all pillows blankets and decorations to the bed as well. Allow the mattress to dry in the sun and repeat until the infestation has cleared.

To remove tough stains always use a consumer reports top rated laundry detergent. No matter which you choose make sure to let it dry completely for 8 10 hours to avoid mold growth. A fan will speed things up or if it is hot and dry out let it sit in the sun for a few hours. There s a reason we have spring cleaning and fall cleaning instead of winter cleaning and summer cleaning the sunlight will help your mattress dry as you clean it.

The entire surface should be slightly damp. Unless you shower before getting into bed every night your mattress could also be home to oils dirt and other trace chemicals. Start with the fitted sheet followed by the top sheet. Feel the mattress all over before making the bed to check for moisture.

If at all possible clean your mattress outside on a warm sunny not too humid day. Better yet it acts as a natural disinfectant helping you kill bacteria with a good dose of uv rays. When the mattress is clean dry flipped and protected you can make the bed with your clean linens. To disinfect an old mattress use our diy mattress sanitizer recipe.

For an extra layer of protection for your pillows and mattress use washable pillow and mattress liners under pillowcases and sheets. Or create a bleach mixture by adding cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water. You can also use vinegar as a homemade dust mites spray. Step 4 flip the mattress and repeat on the other side.

If you follow this simple guide you ll know how to properly clean a mattress and can start sleeping better at night.