Keep Your Mattress Clean And Odorless Using Two Staple Cleaners

Your bed can be your own personal haven, so it's ideal if it's both comfortable and clean. While most know the importance of washing your bed sheets regularly, what about the mattress itself? It too can accumulate a gross mixture of things that could keep you up at night. Dead skin cells, oils, dust mites, bodily fluids, and bacteria are just some of what can be hiding on a mattress. This is why you should be giving yours a good cleaning twice a year. The good news? It doesn't have to be difficult or pricey. In fact, there's a chance you have the proper cleaning supplies in your home already — baking soda and vinegar.

These two simple ingredients are no strangers to household chores. For example, there's an easy baking soda hack that'll turn scratchy sheets into silky ones. When it comes to your mattress, baking soda neutralizes odor, while vinegar cleans and helps tackle bacteria. With these simple household staples, your mattress will be cleaner, fresher, and odor-free. Just be sure to check the label on your mattress first to ensure there aren't special cleaning instructions.

There are things in your bedroom you should be cleaning weekly, so start by getting your sheets, pillow cases, and mattress pad into the laundry. Next, go over the entire bed with your vacuum's wand to pick up dust, hair, and other particles. Be sure to get in the creases of the mattress. After you're done, add one part white distilled vinegar and one part water to a spray bottle. Spritz your mattress with the mixture, but don't soak it.

Here's where the baking soda comes in. Sprinkle it generously all over the top of the mattress, and it'll help absorb the moisture and bad odors. Let it sit for several hours to work its magic. While waiting, you might even want to consider giving your entire bedroom a refresh. Once a few hours have passed, use the vacuum wand once again to suck up all of the baking soda.

Once your mattress is fully dry, you can put your bedding back on. With a clean and odor-free mattress, plus fresh linens, you'll likely find yourself sleeping like a baby. Repeat the process every six months, but consider doing it more often if you have pets or allergies. To keep your mattress in good shape between cleanings, avoid eating in bed, use a protective pad, and discourage your four-legged friends from sleeping with you.