Furniture can easily become moldy in a warm and humid environment. Especially for mattresses, night sweats can also cause it to become moldy. Since the mattress cover covers the top of the mattress, we are less likely to notice signs of mattress mold. If your mattress smells bad or your sheets have strange stains, have your mattress inspected. When you notice a small black patch, the problem may be more serious deep within the mattress. After all, no one wants to sleep in a bed that is dirty and hazardous to their health.
When you notice signs of mold growing on your mattress, you should take immediate cleaning steps. Here are some tips you can try at home on how to quickly remove mold from your mattress.
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1 Wear protective equipment
To avoid exposure to fungal spores floating in the air, it’s best to wear goggles and a mask. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning to prevent allergies.
2 Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the mattress surface
Please clean every corner carefully, including the sides of the mattress. If possible, it’s a good idea to turn the mattress over and check for mold. The back of the mattress should also be carefully cleaned. Clear your vacuum cleaner’s bin outside to avoid the spread of mold.
3 Disinfect the mattress
Homemade cleaner. Pour a little warm water into a bowl and add baking soda. Add a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice and stir into a paste. Apply homemade cleaner to the mold and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wipe the stained area clean with a damp cloth. The acidic substances in lemon juice and vinegar can soften stains, while baking soda can neutralize the acidic substances. The combination of the two can achieve better cleaning results.
4 dry mattress
The sun’s ultraviolet rays can kill bacteria. Placing your mattress in the sun to dry can kill mold. Adequate sunlight can also dry out areas that get wet from cleaning solutions. If it is rainy weather unfortunately, you can put the mattress in a ventilated place. Add an electric fan to speed up air circulation.
How to prevent mattress mildew?
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1 Clean bedding regularly. It’s a good idea to change sheets every one to two weeks. Not only does this prevent mold, but it also reduces the growth of dust mites and other bacteria. If there is a spill, clean the mattress immediately.
2Â Control bedroom humidity. Ideally, the humidity in the bedroom should be controlled below 50%. We can open the windows for ventilation on sunny days and let the sun shine in. In addition, if the humidity is too high, please use a dehumidifier.
3 Use a mattress protector. The protective cover can isolate our sweat and dander and reduce pollution to the mattress.