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How To Clean A Mattress

When was the last time you cleaned your mattress? It's important to do it regularly to eliminate moisture and odors, and I'll show you exactly how it's done here!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Waiting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 1 Use
Author Jill Nystul
Cost $20

Equipment

  • Jar & Lid
  • Sift
  • Vaccum

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Drops Essential Oil
  • 1 Cup Baking Soda

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup of baking soda and 4-5 drops of essential oils to a jar. Place a tight-fitting lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
    mattress cleaning powder
  • Strip off your blankets, sheets, mattress protector, memory foam topper, or any other layers you have on your bed.
    clear off mattress
  • Shake or sift the cleaning powder in an even layer across the surface of your mattress. The cleaning powder needs time to work its magic, so let it sit undisturbed on your mattress for at least one hour.
    apply mattress cleaning powder
  • Vacuum the cleaning powder out of your mattress, working slowly to ensure you remove as much of the powder, dirt, and grime as possible.
    vacuum up cleaning powder

Notes

If you have a king-size mattress, you may want to double the recipe to make sure you have enough powder to cover it.