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How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

A memory foam mattress can allow one to get a comfortable night sleep on even the most uncomfortable mattress. The memory foam contours to the body and gives one the support they need. The foam, although supportive, can be difficult to clean. If the foam gets wet or dirty, it might lose its shape and be useless. When washing, one needs to be careful in cleaning it a certian way. Listed below are the steps to effectively clean ones memory foam mattress.

1. Remove the memory foam topper from the bed. Lay the foam on a hard surface.

2. Sprinkle the memory foam with either baking soda or some other powdered cleaning agent.

3. Allow the powder to sit for 30 minutes.

4. With a hand vacuum, vacuum up the powder. Be sure to use circular motions and make sure you get both sides of the mattress. Vacuuming will pick up debris such as lint, dust and dead skin cells.

5. Once vacuumed, spot clean the memory foam using a mild detergent. Use a warm damp washcloth and a small amount of detergent and gently blot the stain until the stain gets out.

6. Next, make sure to blot the remaining soap out of the foam.

7. If the stain has soaked all the way through, flip the foam over and clean the other side of the mattress the same way.

8. Once, the stain and soap are removed, take a dry towel and apply pressure to the washed area. Since memory foam holds liquid in it, one will need to leave it on the area for a short period of time.

9. Remove the towel and place the memory foam in a well-ventilated area. Make sure the memory foam is laying flat as to allow it to dry quicker.

10. Allow the memory foam to dry for approximately 24 hours.

11. Once dry, your memory foam is ready to be used again.

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