Simple Tricks To Clean The Mattress And Eliminate Unpleasant Odors

Removing unpleasant odors from a mattress can be quite a challenge. Many people use various expensive products that contain perfume additives for this purpose. Although the store shelves are full of these types of chemicals, there is no doubt that they are not an ideal solution.

Especially when we want to remove the unpleasant smell from the mattress, on which we sleep, we should focus on natural means that allow cleaning.

Natural products of this type are not only much cheaper, but also do not have a negative effect on health. In addition, properly selected ones show excellent antifungal properties, remove harmful microbes and mites. In other words, anything that causes odors to form.

Thanks to the use of these types of products and their regular use, we can not only keep the house clean, but also significantly reduce the amount of allergens in it.

The tricks that we will share in this article will also allow you to effectively deal with the bothersome unsightly stains that result from the presence of sweat and dead skin cells.

So how can you take care of the cleanliness and hygiene of your surroundings in a natural way?

Removing unpleasant odors from mattresses

Baking soda is one of the perfect and extremely versatile natural products useful in caring for cleanliness. Its refreshing properties make it easy to remove unpleasant odors from various places.

Especially if the undesirable odor is based on sweat or other body fluids, do not hesitate to use this simple solution.

Baking soda also acts as a natural detergent to ease all kinds of stains. Interestingly, at the same time, it protects the structure of the fabric and its surface, which allows you to extend its life.

In this case, we decided to strengthen its effect by additionally using hydrogen peroxide, which enhances the effect of the soda and makes it penetrate deep into the fabric.

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups of baking soda (50 g)
• 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide (250 ml)
• 2 drops of liquid soap

A method of preparing

• Place baking soda in a container, and then add hydrogen peroxide.
• Mix both ingredients thoroughly, then add the liquid soap while stirring.
• When you get a homogeneous substance, pour the contents into a container with an atomizer.

Application method

• Before using the product, mix it thoroughly and then sprinkle the mattress surface.
• Leave it for a few hours until it is completely dry. It is best if at this time it will be in a ventilated place.
• Once it’s completely dry, dry scrub it with a brush to remove any baking soda residue.

• Repeat the entire process at least once a month.

White vinegar is a way to stay fresh

Although white vinegar does not smell better, it is one of the best home remedies to improve the removal of unpleasant odors from the mattress. It is highly recommended due to its ability to remove all kinds of allergens, including mites and bacteria that live on such surfaces.

However, when using it, we should do it in reasonable amounts, so that the mattress does not get wet in the end.

However, to get a slightly more pleasant smell, it is worth mixing vinegar with, for example, lavender or citrus oil.

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups of white vinegar (125 ml)
• 1 cup of lukewarm water (250 ml)
• 10 drops of your favorite essential oil

A method of preparing

• Mix the white vinegar with lukewarm water.
• Then add the fragrance oil and put all the contents in the spray bottle.

Application method

• Moisten the surface of the mattress with the prepared liquid and leave it in the fresh air until it dries.
• Repeat the application each time you smell an unwanted smell.

Note: This remedy does not remove stains. Therefore, in order to perfectly clean the mattress, it is recommended to use other means. 

Baking soda with the addition of lavender oil

Lavender essential oil is a natural fragrance that copes well with any other undesirable odors. Therefore, in combination with baking soda, it can be extremely useful in removing unpleasant odors from a mattress. It also perfectly disinfects it and eliminates mites.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of baking soda (200 g)
• 2o drops of lavender-scented essential oil

A method of preparing

• Pour baking soda into a deep vessel.
• Add lavender essential oil and mix thoroughly.
• If the paste is too wet, let it dry for a few minutes.

Application method

• Spread the product over the entire surface of the mattress.
• Leave it on for 10 minutes and then scrub with the brush.
• Finally, remove the baking soda residue, preferably by vacuuming it up.
• Repeat the operation once a month.

Additional tips

Remove the blankets and sheets from the bed and let him “breathe” about two hours before going to bed. If, on the other hand, we make the bed in the morning, remember to ventilate the mattress well to avoid the development of mites. 

Do you feel an unpleasant smell coming from your bed? You haven’t disinfected your mattress so far? So do it using the methods described above. You do not have to use expensive and harmful chemicals for this purpose.