Tips On How To Clean Baby Mattress

Mattress plays a big part in child’s development. In fact, a baby usually spend almost 20 hours a day of his/her infant life sleeping on the mattress. It is therefore very important to ensure that it is clean all the time. Bearing the fact that children cannot take themselves to the washroom when they are pressed, the mattress is usually the victim. Your child’s waste can also leak to the mattress when you a changing his/her diapers. A research that as conducted recently by an independent institution found out that dirty mattress is one of the main contributing factor for child sickness. A dirty mattress is also a safe haven for bacteria that can cause serious infection to the child. It is therefore very important to ensure that you child mattress is clean all the time. However, it is very important to note that the way you clean a child mattress is different from the way you clean an adult mattress. So do you have a small child and you are wondering how you should clean his/her mattress? If yes then today you are in the right place because in this article, we are going to give you tips on how to clean baby mattress.

1. Remove the mattress cover 
Before you start the cleaning process, the first very important thing that many people usually overlook is removing the mattress cover. If you start cleaning the mattress without removing the outer cover, you will not clean it thoroughly. You child need to sleep on a mattress that is clean and safe. It is therefore very important to first remove the outer cover so that you can clean the actual mattress thoroughly. Don’t forget to clean the mattress cover too before you return it back.

2. Check the manufacture instructions

This is also a very important stage that many people usually overlook when cleaning their child’s mattress. Before you start the cleaning process, it is very important to first take your time and read what the manufacture has recommended. Different manufactures usually recommend different cleaning methods. Don’t assume that that all mattress are cleaned using the same procedure. By following the manufactures instructions, you will not only get the best results while cleaning the mattress but you will also prolong the lifespan of the mattress. For instance, some manufacture recommend the use of warm water while cleaning the mattress while some manufactures recommend the use of cold water. Take your time to read manufactures instructions and ensure that you follow them to the latter.

3. Vacuum the mattress
Once you have removed the outer cover and read the manufacturer instructions, the next step is to vacuum the mattress. Gently vacuum the mattress using brush to eliminate dirt, debris and dust. Ensure that you vacuum both side of the mattress to eliminate all dust and dirt that have attached on the mattress. When vacuuming the mattress, experts recommend that you use a soft brush so that you don’t damage the mattress.

4. Use recommended detergent 

Once you have completely vacuumed the mattress you need to use a recommend detergent to clean the mattress. Expert recommend that you use detergent that have been recommend by the manufacture so as to get the best results. Dip a soft piece of cloth on the detergent and use it to wipe the mattress thoroughly starting from the cot to ensure that no dirt is left. To get the best results add the detergent to warm water to make it sudsy. Gently scrub the mattress and make sure you don’t over saturate it because it will take long time to dry a factor that can promote the growth of mold.

5. Disinfect the mattres

Once you have wiped the mattress using an appropriate detergent, you also need to disinfect the mattress. Unlike adults, children are very sensitive and can be affected by bacteria and mold that an adult cannot be. Therefore after you have cleaned the mattress, you also need to disinfect it using appropriate disinfectant such as Detol. This will ensure that bacteria that mold that survived the cleaning process are all eliminated. In addition to that, the disinfectant will also help to remove any residual odor from the mattress.

6. Allow the mattress to dry
Once your child’s mattress has been thoroughly clean and disinfected, you need to give it time to dry on natural sunlight. The biggest mistake that most parents do when cleaning their child’s mattress is not giving it enough time to dry. Not allowing your child’s mattress to dry completely is very dangerous because it will give bacteria and molds a chance to thrive which will later affect the child health. Natural sunlight is very important because in not only help the mattress to dry but it also help to remove stains. Give the mattress enough time to dry before you take it back to the house.

7. Sprinkle baking soda

Most parents usually take the mattress back to bed after I has dried but that should not be the case. Before you take the mattress back to your child’s bed, it important that you first sprinkle baking soda on it. Baking soda will help you absorb and eliminate any lingering odors. Allow the mattress to dry for two more hours before you return the mattress cover. Vacuum up the baking soda and put the mattress on a ventilated area before you take it back to your child’s bed.

In conclusion, cleaning your child mattress is not a difficult process as many people think. However, although simple, it needs to be done with much care because babies are so sensitive. You need to ensure that you follow all the above mentioned tips so as to keep the mattress clean. In addition to that, it is also very important to first read the manufacture instructions regarding how you need to clean the mattress before you start the cleaning process. Don’t take any chance when it comes to cleaning your baby’s mattress. To safeguard the health of your child, ensure that you follow the correct cleaning process. The above mentioned tips will not only ensure that the mattress is clean but it will also help to prolong its lifespan.


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