You cannot miss the beloved baking soda, known and admired by everyone for its whitening and cleansing properties. Baking soda is an enemy of bacteria and germs because it does not allow them to proliferate .
It also absorbs moisture and eliminates all bad odors. You can mix it with vinegar, add 4-5 drops of essential oil with antibacterial properties, then take a cloth and rub it on the mattress.
Alternatively, you can use it alone by sprinkling the mattress with baking soda . Then you take a soft brush and scrub it. Finally, it is left to act for a couple of hours. To remove baking soda, use a vacuum cleaner.
The operation is repeated on both sides of the mattress . This is a dry cleaning process, which can also be useful for sanitizing carpets or fabric sofas and cushions.
How to remove blood and urine stains
But that’s not all, because those with young children will need other tips and remedies to get your grandmother to clean the mattress and leave it as new. For blood stains there are even two solutions, both fantastic.
The first: just prepare a solution with water and two tablespoons of salt. Spray on the stain and leave for half an hour. Once the necessary time has passed, clean it using a soft cloth.
The second: use hydrogen peroxide which serves to lighten the stain. Before proceeding, it is recommended to use hydrogen peroxide on one corner of the mattress because it could discolor it.
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