During the winter months when illnesses are more common, antibacterial cleaning is also a worry. This is in addition to the cleaning of items in order to remove physical, visible dirt from the surface and from within. In areas where foam is directly exposed — i. However, it is worth remembering that many types of polyurethane foam are naturally impervious to bacteria.
As expected, water is the key element in cleaning foam. However, some extra precautions must be taken when caring for your foam. For example, it is important to avoid submerging memory foams in water as due to their dense nature, these foams will take a considerable amount of time to dry out.
When cleaning any type of foam material, we therefore recommend the use of a re-useable spray bottle in which your cleaning agent can be mixed with water if needing to be diluted. Two popular items used in the cleaning of foam are rubbing alcohol and white vinegar, in addition to a microfibre cloth.
Vacuum the pad when you change your bed sheets, as well. This makes a thorough cleaning less difficult and less frequently needed.
A deeper cleaning for a foam mattress pad can be done every few months. Place the mattress pad flat on the floor, preferably outside near a water hose.
If it has a removable cover, take it off and toss it in the washer. Begin by vacuuming the topper well on both sides. If possible, use a powerful hand-held vacuum with a soft brush attachment. If not available, use a standard vacuum's upholstery brush tool, and work in a circular motion to dislodge dust and dust mites that have accumulated on the surface.
For foam pads with eggshell-style crevices, dig into the notches to remove the debris. Cigarette smoke, urine , and other odors tend to linger on foam mattress pads.
To get rid of them, sprinkle the pad with baking soda, and let it sit for at least eight hours or overnight. Vacuum up the excess powder. If the foam pad has stains, spot-clean them with a solution of laundry borax and water follow package directions. Add an oxygen bleach to the borax cleaning solution to help lighten stains. Fill a spray bottle with one part liquid laundry detergent preferably high-efficiency detergent , which produces fewer suds to two parts water.
Lightly spray this solution over the surface of the pad, and allow it to sit for at least 45 minutes. If you have access to an outdoor hose, use it to rinse away the detergent solution. If not, wipe down the surface of the pad with a clean white cloth dipped in water. Rinse out the cloth often as the detergent suds are transferred.
Gently squeeze—never wring or twist—the foam to remove excess water. Allow the topper to dry flat for several days on a waterproof surface. Keep it away from direct sunlight, which may break down the foam. Place an electric fan nearby to help circulate air and speed up the drying time. Turn the topper a couple times each day to help it dry more evenly. If possible, stand the topper on its edge or elevate it on risers when it's nearly dry so there's airflow around all surfaces.
Don't place the pad back on the bed until you're certain it's completely dry. For more difficult stains and odors we recommend using a different approach because they will be harder to remove and take longer to do so.
For blood stains or food and beverage spills we recommend using enzyme-based solutions. You might have seen that hydrogen peroxide is recommended for removing blood stains. This is completely wrong and it will cause damage to the surface of your memory foam mattress topper. Avoid it at all cost. Enzyme cleaners are the most effective solution for dissolving and removing the more persistent organic-based stains.
They work from the inside of the stain by breaking, their its structure and making them easy to clean up and remove. It simply takes more turns to remove the bad smell from the topper completely. We also recommend exposing your topper to direct sunlight for short periods of time as the radiation of the sun and heat will remove most of the odor without you doing a single thing. We also advise you to keep your topper in the sun to remove all the remaining water that might have settled in during cleaning.
By using covers for your mattress toppers , you can keep them in perfect shape. Best of all, covers can be washed in the washing machine and this enables you to keep your toppers clean and in pristine condition. Unlike toppers, covers can be cleaned as often as necessary without the danger of damage. This saves you time. We suggest using cotton covers as they are soft and feel good under the skin. Covers are the best way to keep your bedding nice and clean with the least effort and time spent.
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