Any tricks for safe cleaning of slightly soiled (minor stains) mattress?

Nov 06, 2019 5 Replies

Any tricks for safe cleaning of slightly soiled (minor stains) mattress?



Child went off to college, and we finally cleaned his room. The mattress has some strange yellow areas and a few blood spots.



What's the safe way to clean them?


I'd think of trying a rug cleaner where you spray it on, let dry and vacuum off.

My Hoover steam vac has a upholstery cleaning feature. A hose sprays water, then vacuums it up.

I've used it on mattresses with success.

maybe a gallon of diesel fuel and a match?

I've used this for the same purpose. Not 100% clean but a heck of a lot better. Let it soak, rub off with an absorbent rag, repeat until satisfied or your arms are too tired.

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