Do not wait for a bad spill, a stain or an unbearable odour to take up the project to clean your mattress topper. It is a delicate piece of bedding that needs regular cleaning and maintenance so you can enjoy its comfort.
Even one of the best memory foam mattress topper requires regular care and maintenance so it can stay fresh and comfortable for a long time.
In regard to a mattress topper, there are three basic issues that can bother you—tough stains, unpleasant odours and its level of freshness.
Here are a few methods that will help you increase the life-span of a mattress topper and enjoy its comfort for a much longer time.
1. Keeping it fresh
One of the best ways to keep the mattress topper fresh is to air it out often. You can do so once in fifteen days or every time you wash the bed sheets. Leave the topper on a clean surface, in an open or well-ventilated area. Also leaving it out in the direct sunlight helps to neutralise strong odours and kill harmful bacteria or germs.
2. Treating the stains
To treat a stain, use spot cleaning method. Use a mild cleaning solution, dilute it with a little water and spray a little on the affected area. Now rub the area with a soft cloth ensuring that you are not spreading the stain in the process. Use a blotting paper or a kitchen towel to absorb any excess moisture. Leave it in the sun for a few hours before you use it again.
3. Treating the odour
Another important step is to neutralise the odour of the mattress which can be otherwise an unpleasant experience. While most of the odours caused due to natural causes can be easily neutralised using the air-out method mentioned above, for others, baking soda can be used.
Here’s how to do it:
Remove the bed sheets and vacuum the mattress once. Now sprinkle baking soda over the entire surface of the mattress, leave it for a few hours and vacuum it once again. The baking soda will absorb the entire unpleasant odour and leave the mattress feeling and smelling fresh.
The same process is also a great way of disinfecting the mattress topper from time to time.
The Final Word
Whether you have a king size memory foam mattress topper or a queen size memory foam mattress topper, you can only enjoy a comfortable experience if you take care of it and maintain it well. Besides taking its care, also look for signs of wear and tear that will tell you about the right time to replace your old mattress topper with a new one.
