Deep Cleaning Your Mattress for a Mold-Free Bedroom

1/23/2018 (Permalink)

During the winter months here in Knoxville, we spend a lot of time indoors. It can be a good time to take care of some of those chores we forget about during good weather to help keep your home clean and mold-free.

TIME ON YOUR HANDS

Baseboards, floors, and windows can use some attention, or maybe you’ll want to empty out some closets (dark corners of a closet can harbor some serious mold growth that is difficult to detect.) Doing a bit of deep cleaning might be a good way to spend a cold day in the Knoxville area indoors, and a deep-cleaning truly wouldn’t be complete without giving your mattress some serious attention. It’s also a great way to get a good night’s sleep!

There is no need for harsh chemicals when cleaning your mattress; believe it or not, all you need is a box of baking soda for this project! You can add essential oils to the compound and gently scent your bed to enhance your sleep with their quiet, peaceful aromas.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 16 ounce box of baking soda
• Essential oil in your favorite scent
• Vacuum cleaner

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

To begin, flip or rotate the bed, which is a good idea to do every six months anyway - it prevents sagging and extends the life of your mattress. While you are cleaning the mattress, make sure you wash all bedding and fluff your duvet or feather bed/comforter in the dryer.

Opening the box of baking soda, add 10 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oil (lavender, sandalwood, chamomile, or ylang ylang can be good choices). Close the box, shaking well to distribute the oil and break up any clumps. By the way, did you know that essential oils are natural antibacterials?

Sprinkle the mixture over the bed, and use the entire box. Rub the mixture into the mattress and leave it on for at least an hour. While the magic is happening, take this time to wipe down the walls, bed frame and floor, and check the floorboards and corners for possible moisture and mold growth. After at least an hour has passed, you can vacuum your mattress, working slowly to make sure all the powder is removed.

VOILA!

This mixture lifts dirt and residue, while wicking away moisture, which improves the air quality in your bedroom and helps keep it mold free, and giving your mattress a good vacuuming gets rid of dust mites, which is always an aid to better sleep! Make up your bed again with your clean sheets, blankets, and pillow covers and top off with your fluffed duvet or comforter! Add your toss pillows, and voila!

Hopefully these tips will lead to a cleaner, more inviting bedroom for you! And remember to call SERVPRO of West Knoxville/ Farragut at (865) 690-9658 or visit http://www.SERVPROwestknoxvillefarragut.com/ if you need any help with water damage, fire damage, or mold cleanup around your home or office.