How to Dry a Tempur-Pedic Mattress

How to Dry a Tempur-Pedic Mattress
Written By
Heide Braley
Heide Braley
Published: Jan 28, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

However, it is not impossible to get them to dry.

  1. Open the cover of your mattress. You are going to have to expose it to as much air as possible. This is a good time to wash the cover if it needs it. (Note: some Tempur-Pedic covers are not machine washable - check with your label) If the cover is wet, hang it up to dry on a clothes line or someplace where it can hang dry, preferably in the warm sun. Make sure you have removed any pillow topping from the top of the cover if applicable.

  2. Blot the mattress where the spill occured and press hard using a white absorbent cloth. Keep turning the cloth to a dry side and changing it when damp. Continue this pressing until the mattress feels dry to the touch.

  3. Allow the mattress to air dry further for several hours - up to forty-eight. You can help it along by using a hair dryer to dry it out or aiming a fan on it or even bring it outside to dry in summer air. Be sure to keep it on a dry clean surface so it does not pick up any soil while it is damp.

  4. Reassemble the mattress when it is as dry as it can get. Before you zip it closed, apply a light dusting of baking soda to the top of the memory foam to stop any odor. Place a thick cotton towel or light blanket over the top of the memory foam to absorb any lingering moisture, and then close everything back up, Remember to remove the blanket or towel in the morning and insert a new dry one if necessary.

The Drip Cap

  • Tempur-Pedic mattresses are wonderful for sleeping.
  • Note: some Tempur-Pedic covers are not machine washable - check with your label) If the cover is wet, hang it up to dry on a clothes line or someplace where it can hang dry, preferably in the warm sun.
  • Before you zip it closed, apply a light dusting of baking soda to the top of the memory foam to stop any odor.
  • Place a thick cotton towel or light blanket over the top of the memory foam to absorb any lingering moisture, and then close everything back up, Remember to remove the blanket or towel in the morning and insert a new dry one if necessary.

Check out this related video from Homesteady on Youtube.

Photo Credits

http://www.allamericanmattress.com/images/tempur/cutaway.jpg

http://www.allamericanmattress.com/images/tempur/cutaway.jpg

Heide Braley

Maryland resident Heide Braley is a professional writer who contributes to a variety of websites. She has focused more than 10 years of research on botanical and garden articles and was awarded a membership to the Society of Professional…

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