On a regular innerspring mattress, if you spill your drink, it’s usually a strenuous cleanup job. You pull out the cleaning spray, the paper towels, and even the hair dryer. Unlike other mattresses, Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made of Tempur material, meaning the cleaning process is a bit different than normal. You can’t just spray your Tempur-Pedic bed with cleaning chemicals to fix the problem. It doesn’t even take that much work! If you know it’s time for your mattress to get a good wash, here are a few steps you can follow to get a pristine looking and fresh smelling Tempur-Pedic mattress once again.
1. Remove it all and wash it
Take everything off the mattress that you can. The blankets, sheets, and especially the mattress cover. The Tempur-Pedic Mattress Cover will be your savior during a drink or food spill. It will especially be your savior during those nights your little one sleeps in the bed and has an “accident”. Your mattress cover will catch most messes, but it still needs to be washed after those situations. You’ll want to be sure to throw it in the washer with your sheets so it can go back to its duty, protecting your mattress from harsh stains.
2. Freshen with baking soda
Sometimes all your bed needs is a little baking soda spread around to get rid of the smells. Sprinkle baking soda all over the mattress so it can absorb both moisture and odors. Let it sit for about an hour so the baking soda can really work its magic. After the 60 minutes are up, you’ll want to vacuum the gritty mess up. Be sure to go over your mattress multiple times with a handheld vacuum before finishing. You’ll want to make sure you’ve sucked up all the baking soda before moving on.
3. No water and heat
If you happen to spill something on your Tempur-Pedic bed, don’t get it wet and don’t apply heat to it. These are two things that people do when their innerspring mattress gets a spill, but it will not work for a Tempur-Pedic mattress. Tempur material does not respond well to water and heat which is why if you do spill something on your bed, you must soak it up with a paper towel immediately. Water will be absorbed by the foam and ruin it, so dabbing with a paper towel or dry cloth will be the best way in removing the moisture. And instead of pulling out the hair dryer for a quick heat application, just let it air dry. The less you do with a Tempur-Pedic mattress, the better.
Having a Tempur-Pedic mattress is meant to make your life better in many ways. From improving your back’s alignment, to even making the cleanup job easier. If you’re interested in purchasing a Tempur-Pedic mattress, drop in to our mattress store to check them out. We’d love to answer your questions and give you all the information you need on these reliable mattresses.