Baking soda is a crucial step in this process to take the stink out of your mattress. We’re assuming said stink comes from all that sweat. But while baking soda is a natural deodorizer and will take away bad smells, it also doesn’t bring any good smells with it. It most neutralizes!
If you want an extra special smell in your mattress, add a few drops of essential oil (like lavender or eucalyptus) to the baking soda before you sift it on to your mattress top. This will leave a lingering smell that you can enjoy for days after cleaning.
For stain removal, the mixture listed above may not be enough for tougher stains. If so, create a mixture of two parts hydrogen peroxide and one part dish soap. Put a small dab of this onto the stain, use a cleaning toothbrush to gently rub it in, leave it for five minutes, then wipe it up with a cold, camp cloth.
A few last tips before you go on to cleaning your mattress:
- NEVER wash your mattress, as they’re not meant to handle moisture
- Don’t try to get rid of bed bugs yourself, call professional help in
- Invest in a mattress protector!
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Source: Tiphero.com
