Vacuum your mattress topper whenever you change your sheets to eliminate dust mites.

Treat Strong Odors

Bacteria are often the cause of unpleasant odors.

Bacteria get on a mattress topper through sweat and other body fluids left behind on a mattress topper.

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Cigarette smoke,urine, and other odors linger on foam mattress pads.

More detailed instructions about treating stains are listed below.

Tip

Addoxygen bleachto theboraxcleaning solution to help lighten stains.

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Next, use white paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible.

Allow the borax to sit for at least 15 minutes.

Then, use a hand-held vacuum or the brush attachment on a standard vacuum to remove the residue.

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Extend the drying time if the stain is extensive.

Blood Stains

Dampen a sponge or clean white cloth for bloodstains with 2%hydrogen peroxide.

Blot the stain from the edges toward the center to prevent spreading.

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Keep moving to a clean cloth area as the stain is transferred.

Hydrogen peroxide may cause the foam to turn yellow but will remove the blood without crumbling the foam.

Allow the baking soda to sit for 24 hours, then vacuum away.

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This will also help with cigarette smoke odors.

Vacuum the pad when you change your bed sheets.

Regular vacuuming makes a thorough cleaning less difficult and less frequently needed.

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A deeper cleaning for a foam mattress pad can be done every few months.

The spray can bond the foam back together.

It’s a short-term solution until you’ve got the option to replace the pad.

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Tips

A foam mattress topper that gets everyday use lasts about three to five years.

Bleach and other strong chemical cleaners can damage foam mattress toppers.

However, other disinfectant sprays that contain no bleach can be sprayed over the mattress topper to disinfect it.

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Ensure the topper is fully dry before returning it to your bed.

And take care not to saturate the topper with water.

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