When I think of Spring Cleaning, I try to think of the things I have neglected to clean throughout the cold winter months. Making my list is a little discouraging, who would have thought I would have so much to do. I guess that is what happens when you hibernate all winter. Although my long list may be daunting with chores all over the house, I’m ready to tackle it.

The other day as I began pulling the sheets of the bed to wash I was greeted by a surprise. I found my 2 year old had left his sippy cup tuck between the covers of the bed, forgotten during our most recent game of hide and seek. This supposedly “no leak” toddler cup had left a small puddle of juice that soaked through the sheets and mattress pad and leaving it’s mark on the mattress. So now another task added to my list – clean the mattress.

I’m never quite sure where to start when it comes to cleaning the mattress so I turned to my ever trusted friend,the internet, for a little advice. Here is what I found.

Tips for Mattress Cleaning

A mattress should be cleaned about every six months.
Vacuum the top of a mattress with an upholstery attachment of the vacuum.
For stain removal use a damp cloth with a very small amount of upholstery shampoo. (Do this carefully to ensure that you do not damage the layers of the mattress or create an environment where mold can grow.)
Use a good mattress pad to protect the mattress from stains and dust mites.

Extra Tip:

To make sure the mattress wears evenly you don’t have to flip it. Just rotate it from head to toe every six months.