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4 Ways To Tell If You Need A New Mattress

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Chances are you have an really old mattress and you need to get rid of it. Sometimes this is hard to tell since we don't realizes how much wearing a mattress goes through overtime. If you don't do regular maintenance your mattress will wear out before it's lifetime. Here are 5 signs that you really need to get rid of your mattress. Odors There are many things that can cause unpleasant odors. Some can come from boy sweat and can make your mattress smell musty. Others are form dust deposits overtime. And a few can be from pet dander, fur and urine. Shape A mattress can lose its shape over time. This can be from not placing it on a spring box. Other times its because we sleep in the same spots on the bed and it creates a indent. The misaligned mattress isn't good for your back. Stains If there are any large unsightly stains on your mattress you should probably get rid of it. Many stains don't come out with regular cleaning. Dye stains pose a probl...

Mattress Cleaning Essentials For Your Family

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Having a family means you need to extra careful for cleaning. Harsh cleaning products are harmful for your health. Also with kids, pets and a lot of people in the house your mattress will receive more dirt. There are co-friendly ways to clean and maintain your mattress so it will last for many years to come. Deodorizing Sometimes your mattress needs a little freshening up. Or it may acquire an odor. Sprinkle baking soda on your mattress and spray it with a little lavender oil. After 30 minutes use a vacuum to remove the baking soda. This will help deodorize your mattress and it helps you sleep better. Eco-Friendly Mattress Cleaning Since we spend over 8 hours a day using our mattresses it's essential that you use eco-friendly cleaning. If you use harsh chemicals you will be breathing them in every night when you sleep. Eco-friendly mattress cleaning uses all natural ingredients and smell nice without the addition of fragrances. Dusting From time to time you may ...

Baby Safe Mattress Cleaning - What You Should Know

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Mattress cleaning is an essential service you should have one a year. Not only should this service be done by a professional mattress cleaning service you should also get eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Eco-friendly mattress cleaning is essential for baby health as well as your own health. The best thing about eco-friendly cleaning is that it is safe. The solutions use natural ingredients that aren't processed. It doesn't use harsh chemicals which is extremely important when it comes to mattress cleaning . If you use harsh cleaning chemicals on your mattress you will be breathing them in while you sleep. We spend over 8 hours a day using our mattresses and you shouldn't be breathing in chemicals during this time. Over time this can cause breathing difficulties and skin irritation. Babies have especially sensitive skin and need eco-friendly mattress cleaning. Additionally, you should switch over to eco-friendly laundry detergent. All the bedding, towels and ba...

Do You Need A Body Pillow? 5 Signs You Do

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Body pillows are a great addition for your bed. They are not just a regular pillow but a much needed sleeping aid. This pillow provides more support than you realize. Here are five benefits of getting a body pillow. Back Support Ultimately a body pillow helps all types of back pain. It can ease sciatica as well as lower and upper back pain. It does this by aligning your spine while you sleep. Without it there is to much pressure in the wrong areas. Sleep Quality This pillow can overall improve your sleep quality. Asides from easing back pain, it provides a hugging position that can decrease stress. Improve Circulation Sleeping pillows allows for proper circulation while you sleep. This helps tissue healing and restores energy from a regular day's work. Helps Depression Having a body pillow mimics the feel of another person. Meaning the pillow feels like you are hugging another body. This hugs in turn helps elevate depression and releases good neurotransmit...

Dog Mattress Care - What to Maintain If Your Pet Sleeps in Bed

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Pets are great companions. Some of us even sleep with our pets in bed with us. There are important things you should know about cleaning your bed in you let your dog do this. Here are a few mattress maintenance tips. Fur Primarily the main thing your pet will do is shed their fur. Shedding is increased during the summer months and you will be left in a hairy situation. Periodically vacuum the main areas your pet sleeps in. Also use a lint roller brush to optimize fur removal. Dander Dander is also shed constantly and can get deep within the mattress material. This dander is oily skin cells which readily get deep within the mattress material. Having a good mattress cover will create an effective barrier against pet dander. Dirt You pet will carry dirt on their paws no matter what. This comes from regular walks and the house in general. Pets don't frequently wash their paws either. You can use pet booties or keep in mind to periodically wash your bedding to optim...

Mattress Spring Cleaning - How to Get Your Mattress Fresh

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Many of us chore to do routine chores as spring approaches. The air is fresh and it motivates us to get our environment clean. Mattress cleaning requires annual maintenance to remove accumulated dirt. We do spend hours using it every day. Here are simple ways to maintain your mattress. Lavender Deodorizing Mattress deodorizing can be done twice a year. You can do this yourself with baking soda and lavender spray. Or you can use a professional mattress cleaning service to save yourself time. This gets rid of unwanted odors. The baking soda can be removed with a regular vacuum cleaner. Air It Out If you can, place your mattress on a plastic sheet on the patio on its side. UV light helps kill bacteria, viruses, and mold. The natural ventilation will help refresh the material as well. This helps restore your mattress and keeps it resilient to wear and tear. Expert Mattress Cleaning You may just opt to get professional mattress cleaning . A cleaning service will use exper...

Kids and Your Mattress - Common Accidents

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Kids take time to learn about keeping items clean such as a mattress. Often kids will bring food to bed, jump around with dirty feet and occasionally wet the bed during toilet training. This makes it important to know how to properly clean and disinfect your mattress. Here are common accidents and how to manage them. Poop and Urine These are unpleasant to deal with but they need to be taken care of regardless. Use a paper towel to soak up any urine possible. Do not rub in the stain. This will get the liquid deeper into the mattress material. Allow the area to air dry. Pick up the bigger chunks of poop with a paper towel if possible. Sprinkle the area with baking soda to help dry and deodorize the stain. For proper removal, you need professional mattress cleaning. Beverages It's important that you prohibit any eating or drinking in bed. When a beverage spill happens immediately soak up what you can with paper towels. Allow the area to dry. Again you will need profession...

How to Choose The Right Bed & Breakfast

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Bed and breakfast are great if you're trying to sight see without paying the price of a hotel. They can save money and be a provide a pleasant vacation experience. If you're trying out a new bed and breakfast in the city there are several things you should look for. Reviews Looking at reviews is a must. Here customers will highlight problems and give a general idea of their stay. Airbnb owners will look here to address problems that have occured. Cleanliness Not everyone has high cleaning standards especially at airbnbs. Ask about cleaning routines in place to find out how often the location gets cleaned. Ideally this should be between guest turn over. Also ask about carpet cleaning and mattress cleaning which should be done once a year. Cleanliness can affect allergies. Special Offers Many bed and breakfast will offer special rates for long periods of stay. They may also provide small amenities such as refrigerator food, games, magazines and more. Loca...

Mattress Cleaning Essentials

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Keeping your mattress as clean as possible is important for several reasons. Your mattress is a big investment in the first place and determines your quality of sleep. Keeping it clean and well maintained will extend its life so that it endures well over time. It will help your quality of sleep as well. Here are simple ways to maintain your mattress. Deodorizing Periodic deodorizing will remove odors and help eliminate dust and dirt in the mattress material. You need to sprinkle baking soda on the material and allow it to sit for at least half an hour. Use a vacuum to remove the baking soda afterward. Don't Eat In Bed Eating in bed brings food particles into your mattress. This will attract all sorts of pests such as bacteria, bugs, and even mold. It's best that you don't eat in bed at all. Box Frame A proper box frame will help your mattress keep its shape. The extra support will also extend its overall lifetime so you can use your mattress for years t...

How To Clean Bedding When you Have Sensitive Skin

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When you have sensitive skin it's important that you're selective when it comes to cleaning your bed. Skin conditions like eczema make you prone to skin irritation from harsh laundry cleaning products. Additionally, babies and young kids have delicate skin and require gentle products and different laundry care. Here is a guide for handling sensitive skin. Eco-friendly detergent is gentle and comes with all natural ingredients. It is gentle enough to do laundry effectively including the bedding. Regular laundry cleaning products can burn the skin and cause other symptoms. Fabric softener should be avoided because they usually contain strong ingredients. Go minimal when it comes to laundry cleaning products. Some items of laundry still need pre-spotting and not all of those are eco-friendly. If it is a few small stains put on gloves and apply the pre-spray or strong soap to the area. Some scrubbing may be required before putting it in the regular washing cycle. Eco-fri...

Allergy Season and Your Mattress

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Allergies aren't fun. If you have seasonal allergies it's important that you know how to manage your symptoms. Aside from allergy pills, there are preventative measures you can take to reduce your symptoms. Here are simple ways to manage allergies during the season. When you enter your home you should immediately take a shower and get into clean clothes. This helps remove spores from your person. If you can't take a shower right away you should still change into clean clothes. Place your outdoor clothes in a closed laundry bag to reduce the number of allergy spores flying around. Do not lay down on your bed if you haven't showered. Again the spores will transfer to the mattress and cause you to have allergy symptoms. Avoid opening the windows in your home especially in the bedroom. Pollen and other allergens will come in and settle on bedding and furniture. There is an allergy treatment method for mattresses. Most people get the treatment before the aller...

How to Keep Clean While Eating In Bed

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We've all eaten in bed at some point although it may not be the best idea. Food accidents happen and food particles, in general, can cause grease and crumbs to enter your mattress. If this endures for a long period of time the food can attract bacteria and mold. If you do eat in bed there are simple ways to keep clean. Food Tray There are sturdy food trays available to hold food. This offers some support for all your food and your utensils. Just be sure to include a few napkins in case of a spill. Posture If may seem evident that getting into a good sitting position will prevent food accidents from occurring in bed. May sure your back is supported and it will ensure that you have more control over eating and placing food. Side Table Place your food on a side table can help you keep your bed tidy. Make sure that there is enough space and you should remove all other items. Crumbs Avoid crummy food as the crumbs will end up on you and all over the bed. This ...

Mattress Health

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Your mattress is a place where you will spend ample amounts of time. Like any other area in your home your mattress needs maintenance and cleaning. A dirty mattress can affect your health and your sleep. There are also activities you should avoid to keep your mattress in its best shape. It's important that you don't eat in bed. Accidents happen and you will have to deal with pests they attract. Food particles attract bugs and pests like cockroaches and mould. It's best that you don't have to deal with the pests in the first place.  Never lay on your bed wearing street clothes. You should only be on your mattress in clean clothes and after showing. This way unnecessary dirt, allergens and dust won't get on the bedding and into the mattress. You should wash your bedding every two weeks. If you sweat in your sleep the laundry should be done more often. An proper under pad is essential for absorbing sweat and essentially provides a breathable protective bar...