How to Bleach a Stained Mattress

Written By
Kirsten O'Hara
Kirsten O'Hara
Published: Aug 24, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Rubber gloves
  • Towels

Once you know how to use it correctly and safely, bleach is another weapon in your arsenal for dealing with mattress stains.

  1. Put on rubber gloves to protect your skin from the bleach.

  2. Wet a small portion of a towel with the bleach and dab it on the stain. Work from the outside of the stain to the inside to prevent the stain from spreading.

  3. Repeat the process until the stain is removed.

  4. Use a dry towel to remove as much of the bleach as possible.

Warnings

Even mild bleach, such as hydrogen peroxide, can bleach your mattress. You should test it on a hidden part of the mattress before using.

Kirsten O'Hara

Kirsten O'Hara started freelance writing in 2010. She wrote for her university newspaper "Lion's Roar" and won several collegiate writing contests. O'Hara earned a Bachelor of Arts in speech communication and a minor in English from…

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