If there are any tell-tale signs of a child’s presence in a home, it is often the abundance of stains on the mattress. Accidents will happen, but that doesn’t mean that their evidence needs to be permanent.
A steam cleaner can remove most types of stains from a mattress, whether caused by juice, urine, or even blood. While professional cleaning services offer the best results, if you are comfortable using a steam cleaner, it can be an easy and affordable way to get your mattress looking new again.
Are you looking for the best way to remove stains from your mattress? Then try a steam cleaner; they are an excellent option for removing stains, and you can use them on any type of fabric, including mattresses and upholstery.
The steam will loosen dirt and grime deep in your mattress’s fibers, making it easier to clean. You won’t have to worry about those pesky stains anymore. With a steam cleaner, you’ll never have to scrub again!
Benefits of steam cleaning mattresses
- Removes stains
- Sanitize surfaces
- Prevents bed bugs
- Removes dust mites
- Clears odor
- Not harmful to skin
- Extend the lifespan of mattresses
How Often Should I Clean My Mattress?
Most people change their mattresses every 6 – 8 years, depending on the mattress’s quality, durability, and appearance. But what if steam cleaning could change that?
A mattress is one of the most important things in your home; it’s something we use every day (night), so why shouldn’t we take care of it?
Steam cleaning your mattress at a minimum once a month can preserve your mattress. Steam cleaning is a chemical-free and eco-friendly way to remove stains, bacteria, bed bugs, dust mites and, sweat odors.
It does take a while to complete the process of steam cleaning your mattress. You’ll need to allow at least 2-4 hours for this process, including drying time, which can be off-putting to many.
But the payoff is worth it in the long run because it can extend the lifespan by two years or more if done regularly.
Can Steam Cleaners Remove Urine Stains?
Steam cleaning is an innovative and effective way to remove human or animal urine from mattresses.
- Catching any stain early is key, the sooner you try to remove a stain easier it will be.
Steam cleaners work by heating water past the boiling point and pressurizing the subsequent steam through its available attachment, e.g., brush or nozzle.
The steam then works to break down and ‘melts’ through the built-up bacteria, dirt, or in this case, urine.
Dependent on the device, most steam cleaners will vacuum away the dirt that has been softened and detached from its surface.
Steam cleaning mattresses are a great alternative to using harsh chemicals which can irritate sensitive skin or lead to lung and breathing difficulties.
Can You Steam Clean Memory Foam Mattresses?
Steam cleaning is an amazing way to remove dirt and bacteria from any surface because steam cleaners only use heated water and don’t harm surfaces – unlike chemical products.
Dirt and bacteria don’t just live on the surface of your mattress; they thrive deep within. Steam cleaners, unlike vacuum cleaners, penetrate deep within and get to work instantly at breaking down bacteria and dirt build-ups.
Memory foam, unlike normal mattresses, doesn’t have springs and can mold its shape to the customers. This happens when high-density and low-resilience react to body heat.
The average lifespan of memory foam mattresses is about 10-20 years. Memory foam retains more heat than other mattresses; due to this, we recommend deep steam cleaning at least once a month.
How to Steam Clean a Mattress Without a Steam Cleaner
Short on cash or just want to test it before buying the real deal? Here’s an alternative way to steam clean without a steam cleaner.
A steam iron is the best example of steam cleaning without a steam cleaner.
Steam irons use the same process as a steam cleaner, where they heat clean water past the boiling point and force compressed steam out. Both are alike but are used for different purposes, but can an iron be used for both?
An iron’s original purpose was to reduce creases on people’s clothes, but the steam produced can also kill up to 99% of bacteria on materials. A steam iron is a great alternative to reduce bacteria and dirt build-up in mattresses.
Will Steam Cleaning Remove Blood and Red Wine from My Mattress?
Red, bold-colored stains have been a challenge for many homeowners to remove, especially in a chemical-free way. Is steam cleaning the answer you’re looking for?
Unfortunately, steam cleaning will not entirely remove red wine and blood stains from mattresses. Even catching the stain in the early stages of setting would only smudge and remove excess liquid from seeping deeper into the mattress.
Our recommended solution is hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless chemical commonly found in a range of cleaning products and personal care products, e.g., hair dye and toothpaste.
Just simply apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide over the stained area and watch the colored stain slowly disappear.
We recommend rinsing the area with cold water or using a steam cleaner to remove any excess chemical left on the surface to reduce the risk of chemical contact with the skin.
Conclusion
Steam cleaning is a great way to remove many different stains and odors from your mattress. Deep steam cleaning your mattress once a month can preserve the lifespan of a mattress for an extra two years.
If you don’t currently own a steam cleaner, you can use a steam iron using the same process to clean stains from a mattress.
