How to Clean and Sanitize Your Futon Mattress

Futon mattresses are simpler and more ecological than traditional mattresses. Many people are happy using this type of mattress. It is also cheaper.

When it comes to maintenance, it shouldn’t cause you unnecessary worry or extra work. You can keep yourself in top shape with the following tips:

1. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands. You may also want to wear a face mask to avoid inhaling tiny dust particles that come from your futon.

2. Get a small canister or HEPA filter handheld vacuum. The good thing about this cleaning machine is that it can really suck up dirt and dust particles. Prevents dirt from returning to your face. Be sure to vacuum all sides of the futon.

3. You can use a steam cleaner to sanitize your futon. Since most futons are thinner, they can dry out faster. Use a mild disinfectant soap to clean the bed. If you don’t like wetting your bed from top to bottom, use a vinegar or lemon juice solution.

Mix one cup of distilled white vinegar or one cup of lemon juice and add it to three cups of warm water. Put the cleaning solution in a spray bottle. Spray it all over the mattress surface. If there are stains, spray more cleaning solution on the stained area. Let it work on cleaning your bed for about an hour. Vinegar and lemon juice also have disinfectant properties, so they should work well for killing germs and viruses.

4. After one hour, fill a full container with water and dip a small sponge into it. Drain off excess water. Clean the sponge on the mattress surface. To remove stains, use a soft bristle brush. Most of the stains should have been loosened by now from the vinegar solution. If there are still more stains, treat those areas with a mild detergent and remove them with a soft-bristled brush.

5. Press your hands on the futon to get rid of any lingering moisture. Use an absorbent towel to remove excess moisture.

6. Sprinkle baking soda all over the bed. This will help get rid of the odor and will also help dry out the mattress completely. Let it stay there for an hour.

7. Get your vacuum again and vacuum the mattress. Get rid of stubborn baking soda residue.

8. Let it dry completely.