Remedies for unpleasant mattress smells

Bad smells from the mattress: from baking soda to essential oils, here's how to disinfect and clean mattress, sheets and pillow cases.

The mattress is a necessary element of the bedroom; consider that we spend nearly a third of our existence on it.

Keeping it clean and in top condition is vital if we are to avoid allergies and sleep well. Even though we often don't notice it, dirt, dust, mites and germs accumulate on the mattress. This means being exposed to various diseases!

Remedies against stains and bad smells of the mattress

Fortunately, there are several remedies against bad smells and possible stains on the mattress. In this regard we will show you several natural options to keep the mattress in perfect condition and free of microorganisms.

Sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda is a very effective ingredient against stains and bad odors. Thanks to its antibacterial and astringent properties, this white powder is able to eliminate moisture stains and unpleasant odors given off by the mattress.

It also acts as a natural detergent, an ideal solution to remove unexpected leaks of liquids of different nature. It is possible to enhance the properties of bicarbonate by adding hydrogen peroxide, a very cheap and easily available product.

What we need

• 50 grams of baking soda
• 250 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide
• 30 ml of apple cider vinegar
• 5 drops of tea tree essential oil

How to proceed

1. Pour the hydrogen peroxide into a container then add the baking soda and mix well
2. When they are well blended, add the vinegar, essential oil and mix until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
   At this point, pour the product into a bottle with a spray nebulizer
3. Shake well and spray the product on the visible stains of the bed and where the bad smells come from
4. Leave to act until the product has dried. Alternatively, you can use a hairdryer to make it dry faster
5. Once dry, scrub with a brush or use a vacuum cleaner to remove bicarbonate residues.

Essential oils

Some essential oils give off very pleasant odors that can neutralize the most annoying ones. Many also have disinfectant properties that help fight off mites and the various bacteria that accumulate in the mattress.

In addition to tea tree essential oil, there are others that are equally effective for disinfecting the mattress. Here are the most suitable essential oils for the case:

• Thyme essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Eucalyptus essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Cinnamon essential oil.
  To carry out a deep cleansing, we share with you a simple trick to use them.

What we need

• 200 grams of baking soda (200 g)
• 10 drops of essential oil
• Portable vacuum cleaner

How to proceed

1. Pour the baking soda and essential oil of your choice into a container with a lid
2. Shake well until the ingredients are combined then apply the compoto on the area of ​​the mattress that you want to clean
3. Leave the mixture to rest for about an hour then use a vacuum cleaner to remove the bicarbonate residues.

White vinegar

Urine, drink and sweat stains are generally difficult to remove especially if you let a lot of time go by without treating them properly. In these cases you can resort to the following remedy

What we need

65 grams of white vinegar
50 grams of baking soda
30 ml of hydrogen peroxide (30 ml)

How to proceed

1. Spread the baking soda on the mattress and spray the white vinegar so that it becomes effervescent
2. Clean with a brush or vacuum cleaner to remove excess bicarbonate.

If the stains still persist, moisten a sponge with hydrogen peroxide and rub in circular motions. Leave to dry in the open air or use a hairdryer.

How to whiten and disinfect pillowcases and sheets

Pillow cases and sheets are just as important accessories as the bed. To effectively whiten and disinfect them, we can use the following recipe

What we need

• 1 fresh lemon
• 125 ml of white vinegar
• 1 liter of water

How to proceed

1. Boil the water in a pot then add the white vinegar and lemon juice
2. Remove from the heat, immerse the pillowcases and sheets and leave to soak for about an hour
3. After the necessary time, rinse in the washing machine as usual

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