Five ‘simple’ steps to follow for a sparkling clean mattress

For those who don’t know where to start when it comes to cleaning a mattress, Jonathan Warren, director at Time4Sleep has offered his advice on how to best to tackle the chore. He said: “A

thorough mattress clean could help tackle any allergy flare-ups you have been experiencing at bedtime and generally improve your health and sleep quality overall. “It is also important to

know when it’s time to invest in a new mattress and how to choose the right one for you and your body.” STEP ONE: GET YOUR TOOLS Jonathan said: “Simply grab a vacuum, bicarbonate of soda,

mattress cleaning spray and a damp cloth and you’re ready to go. “Cleaning your mattress is as simple as gathering these four common household items. Bicarbonate of soda and mattress

cleaning spray won’t stain your mattress and neutralises stubborn odours.” STEP TWO: WASH WITH WARM WATER The next step is to strip the dirty bedding and wash it all in a warm water wash.

Bedsheets are a breeding ground for bacteria and germs and it is recommended they are washed every week. READ MORE: EASY METHOD TO PREVENT LAUNDRY SMELLING ‘MUSTY’ - ‘SCRAP SCENT BOOSTER

Martin Seeley, CEO and sleep expert at MattressNexDay, told Express.co.uk: “As the average person spends a third of their life in bed, your pillow naturally becomes home to bacteria, dead

skin cells and dust - all of which can cause acne flare-ups and more. “You should, therefore, wash your pillows every three months in the washing machine, however, make sure to check their

wash label to see what wash suits them best.” To wash down pillows, the expert recommended placing them in the washing machine, checking the label to see what temperature they wash best at.

Martin said: “When washing them, make sure to use a mild washing powder and include an extra spin cycle at the end to get rid of as much moisture to prevent the build-up of mould. “Feather

pillows can be washed the same as down pillows. However, they should receive a gentle cycle setting due to being made of natural materials. Do, however, check the care label for full

instructions.”  Memory foam pillows cannot be placed in the washing machine and so it is best to wash them by hand in a bath tub with water and a mild detergent.