How Do I Clean a Mattress With White Vingar?

How Do I Clean a Mattress With White Vingar?
Written By
Liza Blau
Liza Blau
Published: Aug 10, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Remove all bedding from your mattress, such as blankets, pillows, sheets, pillows and the mattress pad.

  2. Vacuum all the surfaces of your mattress, including the sides, top and bottom.

  3. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar. Spray the vinegar on any mattress stains and soiled spots. Blot the area with a clean towel and allow to dry.

  4. Sprinkle baking soda over the entire mattress. Allow the baking soda and white vinegar to set on the mattress for at least two hours.

  5. Vacuum up the baking soda from your mattress. Use a brush attachment to remove any caked on baking soda. Blot any excess white vinegar from the mattress with a towel.

Warnings

Before cleaning your mattress, check the manufacturer's tags on your mattress for any cautions and warnings to avoid damaging the mattress.

Photo Credits

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Liza Blau

Liza Blau received a B.A. in English from Columbia University. Her writing has appeared in fiction anthologies from Penguin Press, W.W. Norton, NYU Press and others. After healing her own life-threatening asthma by switching to a whole,…

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