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Cleaning your mattress with baking powder

Are you one of those people who like to enjoy their morning coffee in bed? Then you'll probably find the following hack useful.

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Mattresses usually accompany us for many years, and they have to withstand a lot, from night sweats to morning coffee. The odd stain or two will accumulate over time. But that’s not a problem because there’s a handy tip you can use to freshen up your mattress and remove signs of wear.


What you need:

  • Baking powder

  • Vinegar or hot water

  • A cloth

  • A vacuum cleaner


Here’s how it works:

  • Remove all the covers from your mattress, sprinkle baking powder evenly over the entire mattress and rub it in lightly with a fine brush.

  • Leave the baking powder to work for 12 hours, during which time it neutralises odours and absorbs moisture.

  • Hoover up the baking powder. Your mattress will then be almost as good as new!

  • For tougher stains, you can mix the baking powder with vinegar or hot water to form a runny paste and dab it onto the stain with a cloth. Allow to dry, brush out the stain and treat with a damp sponge and water if necessary.

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