Learn how to clean a mattress with baking soda and other natural products.
You might already have everything you gotta clean your mattress in your pantry.
Vacuum the Mattress
Vacuum the top of your mattress, the sides, and underneath the bed.
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Shake the fragranced baking soda evenly over the entire mattress.
Leave the baking soda on the bed until your bedding is finished washing and drying.
Vacuum the baking soda off the mattress.
Rub the stain with the paste, and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Wipe away with a damp, clean cloth.
Remake the Bed
Remake your bed with clean linens.
Stir until the baking soda dissolves.
Let the Mattress Dry
Leave the solution to air dry for at least an hour.
Prep the Cleaning Solution
Fill a spray bottle with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.
Spray the Mattress
Spray the bloodstain, and let the solution sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
Then, blot with a clean towel.
Repeat spraying and blotting the stain until it is gone.
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Removing Vomit Stains
Acting quickly is key to eliminating the odor and stain from vomit.
Here’s what to do.
Mix a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.
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Continue spraying and blotting until the mark is gone.
Apply Baking Soda
Sprinkle a little bit of baking soda over the treated area.
After an hour, vacuum away the baking soda, and let the mattress air dry.
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Wash the sheets and mattress protector and vacuum up the baking soda before replacing washed bedding..
If using a carpet cleaner, be gentle as this appliance can also handle tougher fabrics.
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