Cleaning a mattress can be quite a task, as it’s a big, heavy item.

Some people never even think of cleaning it, unless something spills on it and stains it.

Despite being bulky, cleaning a mattress can beeasy.

A bed with covers and pillows

There are various ways and steps to clean a mattress, depending on the pop in and material.

Hence, cleaning is a must.

But unlike blankets and pillowcases, you only need to clean a mattress about twice a year.

A woman vacuuming a mattress

But you don’t need a fancy vacuum cleaner for cleaning a mattress.

Using a vacuum is a quick method, as well as an effective way to clean dirt and debris.

Rhea Mehta suggests using a soft brush attachment for delicate material (viaMindbodygreen).

Cleaning stains on a mattress

Once you’re done cleaning the mattress, it’s important to clean your vacuum, especially the attachments.

Regular cleaning can also get rid of trapped debris, such as hair.

Also, cleaning solutions are often not ideal.

Instead of directly spraying the solution on the mattress, apply it to a clean cloth.

you’re able to get rid of odors in a mattress by using baking soda.