HG Mattress Odour Remover, Freshener & Stale Smell Remover, Refreshes & Neutralises the Source of Unpleasant Scents – 500ml (635050106)

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Though corn starch is most commonly used in the kitchen, it’s an ideal tool to remove a stench from your mattress. Corn starch is highly absorbent. When spread on your mattress or mattress protector, corn starch absorbs the odor-causing body oil to leave the fabric cleaner and make it smell better. Obviously, we aren’t going to deep clean our mattress daily or even weekly, but there are some ways to freshen it up in between cleaning. Remove the bedding and mist it with mattress freshener spray. Either use Tide or any homemade laundry detergent with baking soda and whisk the two ingredients together until they create a foam. Spread the mixture onto the stain and let sit until dry. Gently scrape away the paste with a spoon. Blood: Remove as much of the excess blood as possible by dabbing it with a clean cloth soaked in cold water; hot water can set the stain. Don’t rub the stain, as this will spread it. Next, blot with a clean towel. Repeat the soak and dry method until the dry cloth comes away clean. Now you’re ready to use a cleaning solution: a little baking soda mixed in cold water or liquid detergent mixed with water until frothy. Whichever solution you opt for, dab it on the stain and leave it in place for half-an-hour before rubbing it with a clean toothbrush. Finally, dab with a fresh cloth with cold water to remove any excess cleaner or leftover blood. Then allow it to air dry. Mix 15 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oils with baking soda before sprinkling it over your mattress. Your bed may retain this fresh scent for a few days. We recommend using eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, or lemon essential oils for a soothing effect.

If you're looking to update your mattress in the near future, you should definitely consider investing in one which is designed especially to help repel dust-mites, like our Dormeo Fresh memory foam mattresses. Each one features fine silver threads that offer natural protection against dust mites and is treated using our Sanitized® protection system. So, they're an excellent choice for allergy sufferers. Add white vinegar to a spray bottle for an excellent homemade mattress deodorizer. Use its light mist setting to deliver a small amount of vinegar to the entire surface of the mattress and let air dry. Do not soak the bed. Hopefully, by the time you get to this step, there won’t be too many stains left. However, if you have some hard-to-remove stains, this is the time to use a spot treatment to get those out.Here’s how to freshen a mattress with baking soda. Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors. You can use it on mattresses and pillows to eliminate foul smells. Sprinkle some baking soda over the surface of your mattress and allow it to rest for thirty minutes. The longer you allow the baking soda on the mattress, the better your results will be. You can leave it on your mattress for as long as 24 hours. Water and Vinegar Use a 50/50 mixture of cold water and distilled white vinegar not to spoil the surface. We are going to share seven easy ways to deodorize a mattress. Each DIY tip will help you get vomit smell out of a mattress, along with musty smells from mildew and mold caused by bacteria. How to Freshen Up a Mattress with Sunlight There are other ingredients you can add to the baking soda to sprinkle on your mattress if desired. Read on to learn more about them. Wash all bedding once a week in hot water, 130 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Then dry them on a high heat cycle. You can eliminate dust mites from non-washable bedding by freezing the bedding overnight. Some people may choose to vacuum their mattress once a week as they change their bedding, but others may not have the time to vacuum that often. We recommend trying to vacuum your mattress at least once a month. Monthly vacuuming sessions help you keep the dust, dander, and dirt levels down without taking too much time out of a busy schedule.

Launder your bedding regularly, including your fitted sheet and pillowcases. Consider using a waterproof mattress encasement to keep dead skin cells and dust out of the mattress. Set a schedule to deep clean your mattress with a steam cleaner or use a treatment like white vinegar spray. Commercial Products Clean Mattress Stains Add the ingredients to the sprayer, shake vigorously, spritz the entire mattress surface, and leave to air dry. When removing a yellow stain, use a more concentrated spraying action and rinse with cold water. Steam Cleaning Memory Foam Mattresses The first step in cleaning a mattress is taking all the bedding off. Remove the sheets, blankets, comforter, pillows, and pillowcases. Aside from the way that a waterproof mattress protector keeps out anything that can stink up your bed, they’re also excellent for sleepers who want to keep a hypoallergenic mattress pristine. This step is optional but highly recommended. Obviously, getting your mattress out in the sun is not feasible for everyone and highly reliant on the weather.

Other Steps to Prolong Mattress Freshness

Be cautious when you use any form of liquid on your mattress because it can leave moisture behind, encouraging allergen growth. This is why it’s often best to try dry ways of freshening your mattress first, such as odor-absorbing baking soda. If you do use liquid methods of deodorizing your mattress, air-dry your mattress thoroughly before making your bed. Vacuum

Some of our favorite essential oils for sleep include lavender and eucalyptus. You can also use essential oils for muscle pain and general relaxation. 3. Water and White Vinegar A mattress can last a long time if properly taken care of, but it will most likely also see its share of accidents. Some accidents can cause a foul odor, so you need to know how to deodorize a mattress to get it smelling good again. Food and drink: If you’ve had a minor accident, such as spilling a cup of tea in bed, dilute some washing up liquid in water and gently dab the stain until it lifts, leaving it to dry afterwards. Once you’ve removed any stains, fix the upholstery attachment to your vacuum cleaner and run it up and down the entire surface of mattress. Repeat the process a number of times, being sure to collect up all the dust and dead skin by overlapping in neat, straight lines right up to the edges of the mattress and including the sides too. Then use the crevice tool to reach into the quilting and along the edges. Turn over your mattress and vacuum the other side too. Now let it breathe, ideally with the window open (or better still, outside if it’s a sunny day), and vacuum all around the floor, including under the bed. What about smells? Methods for Freshening and Deodorizing: Vacuum the mattress surface to remove dust and germs, use natural solutions like vinegar and baking soda to neutralize odors, and even incorporate essential oils for a pleasant scent. Regularly washing your bedding, including sheets and pillowcases, is also essential to prevent the buildup of allergens.Strip your bed, so the mattress is bare, and vacuum thoroughly. Be sure to get in the seams; if you have a mattress pad or protector, clean it, too. Essential Oils are the Best Mattress Deodorizer Learn how to make an upholstery cleaner here! HOW TO CLEAN A MATTRESS STEP 1: STRIP THE BED AND WASH BEDDING

While using a mattress protector is the best way to stop dust mites getting into your mattress, it’s inevitable that a few bugs will manage to make it around the cover over time. Shake the liquids well in a spray canister and spritz them on your mattress as needed. Air Out Your Mattress and Memory Foam Mattress Topper Hypoallergenic pillows and duvets are made from synthetic materials that help to repel dust mites and other allergens. They tend to be a better choice than down or feather bedding for allergy sufferers, which can provide a breeding ground for mites.Yes, bed bugs can release alarm pheromones if they’re disturbed, and the odor smells quite unpleasant. Aside from the smell, you can also recognize bed bugs by their look and the droppings they leave. The body of a bed bug is visible to the naked eye and looks like a reddish-brown apple seed. Be careful to avoid circular motions because they might set the stain. Instead, use pressing motions to remove the stain and moisture. Once you’ve completed those steps, let it air dry properly before making the bed. How do dust mites affect your health? Vinegar neutralizes odors. Mixing it with water makes an organic deodorizer, so you don’t have to buy chemical sprays that may irritate your allergies. As a bonus, it’s a good solution for preventing mold on mattresses.