Mattress cleaning routine

Natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free products


There's no point buying a new mattress if the price of the credit keeps you from sleeping - Patrick Sébastien

Ventilate – Dust – Sort – Throw out – Tidy

Natural, organic, vegan and cruelty-free products
  • HEPA filter vacuum cleaner + with its upholstery nozzle
  • Baking soda
  • Sparkling natural mineral water to remove stain
  • Dish soap as a stain remover
  • Old clothes used as rags
  • Homemade pillow misty (rubbing alcohol + lavender & tea tree essential oils*)
  • Waterproof mattress protector: waterproof and topped with a soft 100% cotton fleece (comfortable, lightweight, silent, flexible)
* only use 1or 2 essential oils (on the path of minimalism)


1. Playing favourite music (create a cleaning music playlist)
2 in the morning (Radio Edit) - Girlicious

2. Open the window (for 15 mins each day)

3. Vacuum everywhere
=> vacuum before dusting at my place, to prevent dust from being raised and circulated into the air while walking/moving
=> to prevent dirt and disease, remove shoes before entering a home

4. Vacuum the mattress thoroughly to remove dust, and hair with the mattress vacuumer

5. Sprinkle with baking soda, let sit for 15 mins, then vacuum it up

6. If needed, loosen the stain by dabbing it with a clean cloth + sparkling water or soapy water, working from the edges of the stain towards the centre
=> no stain with matteress protector

7. Spray a light mist onto the surface and leave to dry completely (rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly)
=> cleans, deodorizes with anti-septic antibacterial properties and kills dust mites

8. Rotate the mattress from head to toe and repeat steps 4-7 (every 3 months)

9. For more comfort, add a machine washable mattress topper: cozy, soft, like floating on a fluffy cloud, especially in winter

10. Always use a mattress protector on top

Homemade mattress cleaning spray

  • vacuum
  • in a spray bottle: mix 3 tbsp baking soda + 200 ml hydrogen peroxide (3%) + 1 drops dish soap and shake well
  • spray the mattress, let it dry well and vacuum it thoroughly
  • optionally, use homemade pillow spray to lightly mist the fabric

Homemade mattress stain removers (or for a deep cleaning)

  • vacuum
  • in food processor, whip up: 30 ml dish soap + 20 ml cold water
  • spread the foam over the stain (or over the entire surface of the mattress for a deep cleaning) and gently rub in with a cloth or a natural soft bristles brush
  • rinse thoroughly without soaking the fabric
  • dry with a hair-dryer; set to low heat and keep the hairdryer about 20 cm from the surface, moving back and forth for
  • then allow the mattress to air dry completely before putting bedding back on


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