If you have neglected your mattress, it’s time to give it a nice deep clean that will restore the look and extend the life of this pricy household item. A fine mattress is a prerequisite for comfortable and restorative sleep that will allow you to feel refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle all the challenges the day brings. The cleanliness of your mattress is crucial to getting quality sleep and maintaining good health.

Why Is It Important to Clean Your Mattress?

Every night your body sheds dead skin cells and hair, and you lose fluid that is absorbed into the mattress, pillow, and bedding. Add a pet to the equation, and you’ve got one of the biggest hygiene hot spots in the house. All this makes the mattress a perfect environment for breeding bed bugs, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi. Poor mattress hygiene can further contribute to health issues such as allergies, nasal congestion, and skin conditions. Your health may suffer from all the sneezing, itching, and infections brought upon by the contaminated sleeping area.

So, regularly deep cleaning your mattress will make a huge difference in terms of quality of sleep and overall well-being. Maintaining the cleanliness of your mattress will:

• Improve the indoor air quality

• Make your bedroom smell fresh

• Prevent allergic reactions and symptoms

• Stop bacterial infections

• Prolong the lifespan of your mattress

CAUTION

After the cleaning process, your mattress may be slightly damp and the drying time depends on the type of mattress you have. It is recommended that you wait up to 8 hours to allow your mattress to dry naturally before replacing the bedding. Your mattress may remain damp for up to 24 hours, and the outdoor weather may affect drying time if it's extremely wet or humid. Providing circulation in cleaned areas will help expedite the drying process.