| Mold is a kind of fungi that has the ability to grow | | | | juice. Mix it with two parts water and spray the |
| everywhere. Your home can be invaded by such | | | | citrus solution on the mattress. |
| micro organisms. They grow even in mattresses. | | | | 3. Let the cleaning solution work on your mattress |
| But what exactly causes these micro organisms | | | | for at least one hour. After an hour, vacuum the |
| to grow? | | | | mattress. Make sure you vacuum all sides to |
| Molds tend to grow in damp, humid and dark | | | | remove dust mites on the surface of the bed. |
| places. The interior of your mattress is an | | | | 4. To remove moldy odor, try to sprinkle baking |
| example. When you sweat, the mattress absorbs | | | | soda all over the surface of the bed. Baking soda |
| your body's moisture. When you spill water, some | | | | can also get rid of excess moisture inside the |
| of the moisture will stay inside the mattress. And | | | | mattress to keep your bed dry all the time. |
| this will eventually lead to the formation of molds. | | | | Leave the baking soda for an hour and then |
| There are a lot of ways to get rid of these micro | | | | vacuum it afterwards. |
| organisms and prevent them from coming back. | | | | 5. In order to prevent the future appearance of |
| Here are some cleaning tips that can help you out: | | | | molds, use a mattress cover or protector. If you |
| 1. Get the mattress and place it in wide cleaning | | | | have a habit of eating or drinking while lounging on |
| area. Prepare the cleaning solution you are going | | | | your mattress, you need this to prevent spilling |
| to use. This is a mixture of vinegar and water. | | | | that might eventually lead to the formation of |
| Mix one part of white vinegar with 2 parts water. | | | | molds. Also try to use a dehumidifier to control |
| Place the solution in the spray bottle. | | | | the humidity in your room. |
| 2. Spray the solution on the affected areas or all | | | | 6. At least once a month or every other month, |
| over the mattress. Vinegar is capable of dissolving | | | | place your mattress in a warm and sunny room |
| molds and preventing them from coming back. On | | | | to dry up the excess moisture inside completely. |
| the other hand, if you don't like using white | | | | If you follow these cleaning steps, you won't have |
| vinegar, you can always substitute it with lemon | | | | to deal with a moldy mattress anymore. |