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Your mattress is meant to last but if the dog or your child threw up on your bed last night or your husband spilled a plate of calamari in bed you are bound to end up with a stinky mattress. And because it’s so expensive to replace the mattress, cleaning it to remove the odor is the best way to preserve it.
Steps
Spot clean/treat the mattress. Before you go in for the big deodorant, make sure you have removed any other offending items/odor.- Use a clean, damp cloth to pick up residue and spot clean/treat troublesome areas.
- Rub area with cloth to ensure all debris is removed.
Fill empty spray bottle with vodka. Fill 2/3 of the way with the vodka. Also, don’t worry about the vodka quality--cheap vodka works as well as the expensive stuff!
Add several drops of essential oil to the vodka. You can combine aromas, but make sure you like the way the essential oil smells.
Replace spray bottle lid and shake well. Be sure the lid is on tightly or else you are going to get a vodka bath.
Spray offending areas of your mattress with the vodka/essential oil combination. Spray liberally without soaking the area.
Allow the area to air dry completely. Don’t make the bed or add sheets until the vodka has completely dried.- You may need to make more than one pass with the vodka bottle, especially if you are dealing with especially stubborn odors.
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Things You’ll Need
- Empty spray bottle
- Essential oil (lavender, mint, lemon--your choice)
- Vodka
- Clean damp cloth
Tips
- Mark the bottle accordingly. A mystery spray bottle with vodka is not a good idea to have, especially in a home with children.Thanks
- Empty spray bottle after use or store on a high shelf.Thanks
- While this method may remove odors, it won’t eradicate stains.Thanks
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