Mattress Care and Cleaning
Care
Occasionally turn non-foam mattresses end for end,
and turn over so former bottom side is on top.
Covering the mattress will protect it from stain and
soil and avoid having to clean it as described below.
The cover should be washable, and easy to remove and put
back on.
Cleaning
Periodically remove dust from the surface of your
mattress and box springs with the upholstery attachment
of your vacuum cleaner. Unenclosed metal springs can be
dusted with the vacuum dusting brush or with a small
brush like a bottle brush.
If the mattress fabric does become soiled or stained,
it can be cleaned with an upholstery shampoo, following
directions exactly. Or use dry suds, made by beating up
mild detergent in warm water with an eggbeater; apply
only the dry suds to a small area at a time using a soft
brush or sponge; wipe with sponge wrung out of warm
water. Do not get padding inside mattress wet. Dry area
completely before covering or using mattress. Drying is
faster with either dry outdoor air (in warm weather) or
dry heated air (in winter);an electric fan blowing across
the dampened area hastens drying.