{"id":11411,"date":"2025-06-02T09:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T08:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11411"},"modified":"2025-05-27T21:03:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T20:03:53","slug":"how-to-clean-my-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-clean-my-mattress","title":{"rendered":"How to clean my mattress?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re fastidious about cleaning your bedding and vacuuming your bedroom but how often do you clean your mattress, and does it really make a difference? Given that the average time a person keeps their mattress is between 7 and 10 years, it makes sense to introduce a regular cleaning routine<\/a> \u2013 that will not only prolong the life of your mattress, it will provide you with a cleaner environment to sleep in each night. Here\u2019s our guide on how to clean your mattress, with tips and tricks to make it easy and efficient.<\/p>\n

Why do I need to clean my mattress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We spend a third of our lives sleeping and aside from holidays and other occasions, the majority of your sleep will be had on the mattress in your bedroom. Over time, if not cleaned, that mattress can become a haven for dust mites, bacteria and allergens, which can impact your overall health and well-being as well as the quality of your sleep each night. Dust mites love to feed on dead skin cells, which are most commonly shed when you\u2019re lying down and sleeping, and as they feed, they release allergens into the air. While this doesn\u2019t affect everyone, a lot of people will find their sleep isn\u2019t as restful as it could be and it can impact on those prone to allergies.<\/p>\n

How often should we clean our mattress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s recommended to clean your mattress once every six months \u2013 this will remove any build up of dust mites and bacteria and provide you with optimum conditions for a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

How should we clean our mattress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before implementing a cleaning routine, make sure to check the care instructions on your mattress and whether it is single or double-sided.<\/p>\n

The good news is you don\u2019t need a wealth of cleaning materials, it\u2019s a relatively simple process and will only require a vacuum, a mild detergent or dish soap, some clean lukewarm water and some clean cloths or sponges.<\/p>\n

To start with, remove and wash all of your bedding \u2013 this will help to kill any germs and bacteria.<\/p>\n

Before starting to clean your mattress, open your windows to ventilate the room and enable your mattress to breathe (it will also help to eliminate any odours).<\/p>\n

If possible, attach an upholstery attachment to your vacuum and start to move the vacuum in circular motions across the mattress to ensure you\u2019re removing all the dust mites, dead skin and bacteria. A small amount of baking soda sprinkled onto your mattress will help to remove any unwanted odours.<\/p>\n