3 Ways to Keep Your Mattress Clean and Sanitary
A mattress is a staple in every home. It is where we all rest after a long day and typically the first comfort in the morning. In fact, it is so important to our daily lives that it can influence our sleep quality, productivity, stress levels, immune system strength, and contribute to our mood on a given day.
Sleep Foundation recommends that you should replace your mattress every 6 to 8 years under normal conditions and as a general quality guideline. However, before going to a Tarpon Springs mattress store for a replacement, you should know how to sustain your mattress’s quality by keeping it clean and sanitary. We understand that mattresses can be a pricey investment, so here are a few ways you can keep them clean and long-lasting without sacrificing a significant amount of time and effort.
Protect Your Mattress
First and foremost, keeping your mattress protected throughout the year is one of the best ways to keep it clean and sanitary. It protects it from food, spills, dirt, bacteria, and other intruders like bed bugs! It’s just a thin, barely noticeable cover that you will be forever thankful for having. Not to mention, when it comes time to deep clean, you’ll have a significantly easier time.
According to Business Insider, your health is another reason to invest in mattress protectors. They reported that New York University microbiologist, Philip Tierno, hasn’t slept in a bed without one in the past 25 years because “it protects him from what he calls a ‘zoologic park’ of bacteria and debris that accumulates over the years” and when it is “left for too long, this microscopic life can make [you] sick.”
Deep Clean a Couple Times a Year
There are ways to protect your mattress from additional wear and tears, but a good deep cleaning a few times a year can make an incredible difference for your mattress. It can expand its quality, comfort, and lifespan with a little extra love and care. Aside from flipping your mattress, there are other cleaning practices to add to your routine.
Consumer Reports suggests these five steps for deep cleaning:
- Strip sheets and bedding – deep clean them as well.
- Vacuum the entire surface of your bed. Make sure to get all the cracks and crevices!
- Look for stains and spot treat them accordingly.
- Deodorize your mattress with baking soda.
- Vacuum again after giving it time to deodorize. Then invest in a cover if you don’t already have one.
Regularly Change and Clean Bedding
Deep cleaning your mattress may only be a few times a year, but changing and cleaning your bedding should be on a more regular basis. As gross as it may sound, your bedding can collect several small particles you can’t see. They need to be thoroughly washed weekly to keep you and your mattress safe and clean.
In fact, Healthline explains that your sheets can accumulate thousands of dead skin cells, dust mites, and even fecal matter. More importantly, they suggest more frequent washings if you:
- Have allergies or asthma
- Sweat a lot
- Have pets
- Go to bed without showering
- Sleep naked
- Eat in your bed
Tips Bulletin explains that you should “change your bedding at least once a week” because it “soaks up oil and grime.” They also recommend that you give your bedding a deep cleaning when cleaning your mattress to keep your mattress quality in tip-top condition.
Find The Right Mattress Replacement
Now that you know how to keep your mattress clean and sanitary, it’s important to consider your replacement options. When you’re ready, our team at Matter Brothers Furniture is more than happy to assist you at one of our five locations. Or contact us today for more insight and tips on getting the most out of your mattress.
