To maintain an odour-free mattress
There’s nothing more important than sleep. We spend an average of one-third of our lives in our beds. Considering that large fraction, we don’t spend that much time investing in the maintenance of our bed kingdoms. While we are in our beds, our bodies produce more bodily odours, such as sweat, drool, and other bodily fluids, which are constantly seeping into your bedding.
Poor hygiene in your bed can cause problems while sleeping, leaving you unhappy, tired, and unrested. In our guide on mattress maintenance, we have included general tasks to add to your cleaning routine as well as a few tricks for “freshening up” your cozy retreat!
Tasks you should Add to your General Cleaning Routine
You may be wondering why you would want to add any more boring chores to your list; however, our team of professionals point out that, in the long run, adding a few 10-minute tasks to your routine can save you time, money, and sleep! With time lots of dust and bodily odours accumulate that attract mites to your mattress. Not only that, but poor hygiene can seriously deduct from your sleep.
Regularly changing your sheets is vital when it comes to a good night’s sleep. At least once or twice a week is recommended.
Vacuum your mattress at least once a month; we shed lots of dead skin cells when sleeping and dust accumulates quite fast under those sheets.
Flip your mattress once every 6 months. This will help avoid one-sided deterioration and will keep your mattress in better shape for a longer period.
Maintain your Mattress Odour-Free
This short routine, if implemented once a month, will help keep your bed fresh and your nights peaceful.
Here is a list of things you should prepare:
Vacuum.
Bicarbonate of soda (100g) and cornstarch (100g).
Essential oils (optional).
Let’s get to work:
Strip your bedsheets and hoover the topside of the mattress.
Get your soda bicarbonate of soda and cornstarch; mix them together.
Sprinkle your dry component all over the surface of your mattress and leave it to sit for a good hour. If your bed has an odour issue, you may want to consider leaving it for a few hours.
Time to hoover; make sure get all the little particles. The soda bicarb and cornstarch work as a dry compound that, due to their small size, can get between the fibres of your mattress. They then absorb a lot of odours and bacteria. That is how it helps improve your mattress hygiene.
Now you can sprinkle 20-30 drops of your favourite essential oils. Lavender is a great option for a peaceful night’s sleep.
