What builds up in a mattress
A mattress collects more than most people realize. Every night it takes in sweat and body oils, which leave the yellow stains you see when the sheets come off. Skin flakes and dust settle into the quilting and feed dust mites. In a humid climate like South Florida, moisture in the mattress can lead to a musty smell. And kids and pets add accidents to the mix.
A mattress protector helps, but most mattresses go years without a real cleaning. A professional cleaning removes much of that build-up and freshens the surface you sleep on every night.
Who benefits most
Removing dust and debris from the surface and quilting can make a bedroom feel fresher.
Spills and accidents happen. Cleaning treats stains before they set permanently.
Pets who share the bed leave hair, dander and occasional accidents behind.
Seasonal homes and vacation rentals need a fresh mattress between guests.
Our mattress cleaning process
- Inspect
We look at the mattress type, its stains and any odor, and tell you what we expect to improve.
- Vacuum thoroughly
The top, sides and seams are vacuumed to remove dust and debris from the quilting and edges.
- Pre-treat stains
Sweat stains, spills and accidents are pre-treated with a solution safe for mattress fabric.
- Low-moisture clean
The surface is cleaned with controlled moisture and extracted, so the mattress isn't soaked. Mattresses should never be saturated.
- Dry
We set the mattress up to dry with airflow. Most can be used again later the same day.
Stains and what to expect
- Sweat and body-oil stains usually lighten significantly. Very old yellow stains may not disappear completely.
- Food and drink spills often come out well if they haven't been set by heat or harsh cleaners.
- Urine accidents from kids or pets can be treated. Large accidents that soaked into the foam may leave some odor deep inside. See pet odor removal for how we treat odor.
- Blood is treated with cool-water methods. Hot water sets it.
We're always upfront about results. A mattress that's very old, sagging or heavily stained may be better replaced than cleaned, and we'll tell you if that's the case.
Mattress cleaning in humid South Florida
Humidity is hard on mattresses. In seasonal homes where the AC runs warmer while you're away, or in guest rooms that are closed up most of the year, moisture in the air can leave a mattress smelling stale. A cleaning before the season starts, along with airing the room, keeps beds fresh for your arrival or for guests.
How often should a mattress be cleaned?
For most people, once or twice a year is a good rhythm. Homes with allergy sufferers, young children or pets that sleep on the bed benefit from more frequent cleaning, and any accident should be treated as soon as possible, before it soaks deeper into the foam. Vacuuming the mattress when you change the sheets helps in between.
Not sure if your mattress is worth cleaning? If it sags, has lumps, or is more than about ten years old, replacing it may be the better investment. We'll give you our honest opinion at the free estimate.
How mattress cleaning is priced
Cleaning is priced by the job, so we quote it at the same free visit after we've seen the rooms and pieces. You get the exact number before we start. If you're also having carpet repaired or re-stretched, both are quoted together, and a combined visit costs less than separate trips.
Keeping your mattress fresh
- Use a washable mattress protector and wash it every few weeks.
- Air it out. Strip the bed for a few hours now and then and let the mattress breathe with the AC running.
- Rotate it according to the manufacturer's directions to even out wear.
- Treat spills right away by blotting, never soaking.
Many customers pair mattress cleaning with carpet cleaning in the bedroom and upholstery cleaning for headboards and chairs, all in one visit.