How to clean your mattress?

We know you've put a lot of effort into choosing a mattress, and it's normal to wonder what steps to take to ensure your investment pays off.

Following some basic mattress care recommendations, such as cleaning it and using a stable base, can help you sleep more comfortably. Maintaining your mattress can also help its durability by protecting it from unnecessary wear and tear.

Caring for your mattress is relatively easy, so below you'll find some basic tips and how to tell when it's finally time to replace it.

Routine Mattress Maintenance

Mattress care includes:

Rotating and Flipping: This helps distribute wear evenly across the surface and prevents one part from becoming softer than another. It also ensures free air circulation through the mattress. Some mattresses should not be rotated, so check if yours has a zoned design, as rotating it could make it less comfortable and reduce its supportive effect.

Appropriate Base: Mattresses should be used with a stable base to prevent uneven weight distribution, which can lead to improper spinal support and potential damage to the mattress. Mattress manufacturers usually provide clear guidelines on the types of bases that can be used with their mattresses.

Regular Cleaning: This removes allergens and other contaminants.

Frequent changing of bedding: Bedding also harbors dust mites and other allergens that can disrupt the sleep of people with allergies. Washing will keep the sleeping surface fresh and clean and help protect your mattress from premature damage.

Using a Protector: Protectors act as a barrier that protects the mattress from dirt, sweat, mites, moisture, etc. Most protectors are water-resistant or waterproof, designed to prevent liquids from reaching the mattress. Most mattress protectors are machine washable.

Cleaning the Mattress

In addition to washing bedding, it's a good idea to consider periodic mattress cleaning. Consult the manufacturer to find out the best way to keep your mattress clean, as each model has specific care instructions. For most mattresses, users can follow some general guidelines:

Steps for Regular Cleaning:

To keep your mattress clean, the first step is to remove and wash all bedding, including sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. If the mattress has a zippered cover, you can wash that too.

Then you can use the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner to clean the surface and sides of the mattress. If there are stains on the mattress, gently blot them with a clean cloth dipped in cold water. Be careful not to over-wet the mattress, especially if it's made of memory foam or polyester foam.

When to Replace Your Mattress?

Even if you take very good care of it, your mattress will eventually need to be replaced. On average, a mattress lasts between 7 and 10 years before it loses its supportive and pressure-relieving capabilities.

However, these numbers can vary significantly depending on the quality of the material and design, the sleeper's sleeping position and physique, and routine maintenance.

Regular changing of bedding, rotating the mattress, and removing dust usually extends its lifespan. It is also important to use the mattress with a suitable base.

If you've been using your mattress for several years, you might be wondering if it's time to replace it. Waking up with pain or stiffness, tossing and turning at night, or not feeling rested after waking up are all signs that it might be time to consider a new mattress. Replacing your mattress is a worthwhile investment because it will improve your quality of life.