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Today we will probably disappoint you a little when we reveal to you that the bed mattresses you use every day are a perfect place for the accumulation of dirt and the proliferation of various pathogenic microorganisms.
Unfortunately, changing the bedding won’t help here, because dust, sweat, hair, flakes of dead skin or other bodily tissue or fluids pass through the sheet into the mattress.
And in such an environment not only dust mites multiply, but a whole spectrum of bacteria and other microorganisms.
These can then negatively affect your health and the health of your loved ones.
But you don’t need to worry. In this article we will also tell you how to effectively eliminate this danger without having to use any harmful chemical agents.
How to effectively disinfect bed mattresses
Believe it or not, the only thing you need to clean a mattress is a bit of ordinary baking soda.
It is a natural substance that is extremely effective at removing bacteria and dust mites.
Proceed as follows:
1. First, take a vacuum cleaner and thoroughly vacuum the mattresses, including their sides and, if applicable, the bottoms.
2. Next, take the baking soda and sprinkle it over the mattresses. You can use a kitchen sieve as a helper. This way you effectively disinfect the mattress.
3. You can leave the baking soda on the mattresses. If it bothers you, let it sit for at least a few hours and then vacuum it up again.
4. Finally, add a few drops of your favorite scented essential oil to a spray bottle with water, shake, and then spray the mattresses with this mixture so they smell nice.
5. That’s it! Ideally repeat this process once a month.
Bonus!
Instructions on how to subsequently remove stains and odor from a mattress
Ingredients:
- 250 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide (available in pharmacies)
- 3 tablespoons of baking soda
- a drop of liquid soap or detergent
Note: use this mixture immediately, right after the accident
Procedure:
First mix the hydrogen peroxide with the baking soda. When the soda dissolves, add 1-2 drops of liquid soap. Then pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
Before use, shake the bottle with the above mixture and spray the soiled areas of the mattress. Wait for the preparation to dry or use a hairdryer.
Then remove the remains of baking soda with a vacuum cleaner or brush. You will see the results immediately; your mattress will be like new.
Conclusion:
For effective household cleaning, ordinary and purely natural items can be used in most cases. They are not only safer compared to chemical preparations, but often even more effective!
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