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- Mould and fungi \u2013 body sweat (predominantly) seeps into your mattress, and if it isn\u2019t well ventilated, mould and fungi will likely grow. In this case, as removing mould and fungi is virtually impossible, prevention is the only cure. Here, ventilation is key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Pets may carry fleas to your bed. Although fleas can’t survive on humans, they can nonetheless bite and cause skin irritation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Dust mites \u2013 these critters make a meal of your dead skin cells, and are the most common villains you\u2019ll come across in your mattress. Considering the fact that your mattress is capable of building up kilograms of dead skin cells over the years, dust mites can become a real problem (and aggravate asthma, allergies and fevers). A quality mattress cover and pillow protectors will go a long way to controlling the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Bed bugs \u2013 these are the blood sucking fiends whose bites cause itching and swollen red skin. They can be found in the mattress, the bed frame\/base and headboards. Vacuuming and bed covers\/protectors will play a role in dealing with this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to keep your bed as clean as possible<\/h3>\n
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Good ventilation prevents mould and fungi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n 1.) Make sure your mattress cover and pillow protectors are both waterproof and ventilated.<\/p>\n
2.) Wash your sheets, duvet, pillow cases, pillow protectors and mattress cover at least once a week. Wash these items alone (i.e. without other laundry items) at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or higher. Use an anti-bacterial additive and make sure they\u2019re completely dry before fitting them.<\/p>
<\/div>\n3.) Ventilate your mattress as often as possible \u2013 this includes opening your windows and folding your sheets and duvet back (or even removing them from your bed completely). Cool, dry conditions prevent mould and fungi growth.<\/p>\n
4.) Vacuum your mattress regularly. Given the importance of bed hygiene, it\u2019s worthwhile to invest in a powerful vacuum cleaner with a HEPA-filter (this filter is able to effectively trap a large amount of very fine particles, more so than normal vacuums).<\/p>\n
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Thoroughly vacuum your mattress regularly to remove dust, dust mites and bed bugs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n 5.) Never wet your mattress.<\/p>\n
6.) If you use a professional service, which is suggested, make sure the provider cleans via a deep extraction vacuum and other dry methods instead of wet methods, like a steam clean. Moisture from steam can get trapped in the mattress and can damage the expensive fabrics, foam layers and springs.<\/p>\n
7.) For stains, use blotting tissue before applying a baking soda paste. You\u2019ll need to blot the paste, too, and finally \u201crinse\u201d the area by using a barely<\/em> damp cloth.<\/p>\n
We certainly hope our tips will help keep your mattress in the healthiest and cleanest of conditions!<\/p>\n
For further information, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact Mattress Warehouse<\/a>. Alternatively, feel free to browse our offerings or shop online here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/p>
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- Bed bugs \u2013 these are the blood sucking fiends whose bites cause itching and swollen red skin. They can be found in the mattress, the bed frame\/base and headboards. Vacuuming and bed covers\/protectors will play a role in dealing with this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Dust mites \u2013 these critters make a meal of your dead skin cells, and are the most common villains you\u2019ll come across in your mattress. Considering the fact that your mattress is capable of building up kilograms of dead skin cells over the years, dust mites can become a real problem (and aggravate asthma, allergies and fevers). A quality mattress cover and pillow protectors will go a long way to controlling the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n