Mattress cleaning
Mattresses are built from a range of materials and layers — springs, foams, natural fillings and quilted covers among them — and what's safe to try on one construction isn't automatically safe on another. Stains, lingering odours and dampness all need to be considered alongside the mattress's own construction and any manufacturer care guidance, since how far a problem has spread — whether it sits on the surface or may have reached deeper layers — can change what's worth attempting. This section will cover specific mattress problems in more detail, rather than treating cleaning as a single universal method.
Everything in this section
How to clean vomit from a mattress
A careful guide to vomit on a mattress: what to do while it's fresh, what changes once it's dried, and why your mattress's construction and maker's guidance matter.
How to get blood out of a mattress
A careful guide to blood on a mattress: what to do while it's fresh, what changes once it's dried, and why your maker's instructions and moisture matter.
How to get urine out of a mattress
A careful guide to urine on a mattress, human or pet — what to do while it's fresh, what changes once it's dried, and when to stop treating it.
Why does my mattress smell?
A mattress can smell for different reasons — new, damp, general use, or urine. Work out when it started, then check your maker's guidance before treating it.
How to remove old stains from a mattress
Coming soon.