How to clean the mattress? Sprinkle it on your bed and stains and unpleasant odors will disappear

You wash the pillowcases and sheets regularly, air the duvets and pillows, but how often do you clean the mattress? Dead epidermis, dust and hair become a breeding ground for mites and bacteria. Over time, they can lead to allergy problems. That’s why don’t forget to clean your mattress and vacuum it at least once a week. A reliable product will help you get rid of stains, dirt and unpleasant odors. It costs PLN 2 and can make everyday life much easier.

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How to clean the mattress? Try this trivially simple patent

Contrary to appearances, cleaning a mattress does not have to be time-consuming and expensive. Although there are many agents and companies offering such a service on the market, you can do it yourself as effectively. All you need is a pack of reliable soda. It is a product that can facilitate everyday cleaning. How to clean a mattress with baking soda? Carolina McCauley, an influencer known for showing useful tricks and home lifehacks, shared her way. You will need a packet of baking soda, a strainer (you can also use a flour sifter) and your favorite essential oil, such as lavender. This method will not cost more than PLN 2-3.

1. In a bowl, mix a pack of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil.
2. Sprinkle the mattress with the sieve, thoroughly covering its entire surface with the powder.
3. Leave for approx. 30 minutes or an hour.
4. After all, vacuum the soda with a vacuum cleaner.

Soda with the addition of oil will make the dirt disappear and the mattress will be refreshed and fragrant. Attention! To vacuum the soda, it is best to use equipment with a bag. Bagless vacuum cleaners may not be able to cope with such a task, and you can also damage the device.

Not just cleaning the mattress. Baking soda for cleaning

Carolina McCauley also presented other ways to use baking soda in everyday cleaning. What else can it be used for?

• Cleaning the cutting board: sprinkle the board generously with baking soda. Leave for a few minutes. Then pour lemon juice over it and scrub with half a lemon. Rinse under running water afterwards. Soda and lemon will refresh the board, neutralize unpleasant odors and help get rid of ugly stains.
• Cleaning the sink drain: pour a pack of soda into the sink. Pour 100 ml of vinegar, cover the outlet with a cloth. After a few minutes, when the foam disappears, pour warm water inside. As a result of a violent reaction, the remains remaining in the drain should “break away” and flow down together with the water. In addition, you will get rid of the unpleasant smell.