According to the Sleep Institute, about 75% of those surveyed reported that they slept better on clean sheets that smelled fresh. Therefore, it’s important to keep mattresses clean and well-protected with the help of a waterproof mattress cover! Here are three important tips for cleaning a waterproof mattress cover to ensure a fresh bed every time.

1.Check the Label

How to wash a waterproof mattress cover largely depends on the manufacturer’s recommendation. In most cases, using a washing machine to wash the mattress cover with adjusted settings is ideal. In other cases, machine washing is not recommended, meaning the cover will need to be washed by hand. In most cases, dry cleaning is rarely an option. Read the label and follow all the recommendations for heating settings and types of detergents.

There is a reason that manufacturers make recommendations; it’s to ensure that the mattress cover lasts as long as possible. Therefore, it is vital to follow the directions!

2. Pre-treat stains

If the cover has a stain, it’s important to pre-treat it before putting it in the washing machine or washing it by hand. Any commercial pre-treatment formula will work. If using natural methods for stain removal is preferred, try a mix of lemon juice and baking soda. Make a paste and let it sit on the stain for 30 minutes before washing the cover.

Using a simple soap and water mixture and rubbing the cover together to remove the stain can work as well. As is the case with most stains, the sooner one acts, the less time the stain has to set in.

3. To dry or not to dry

Some waterproof covers for mattresses can go in the dryer; however, most cannot, so it’s important to read the label. When using a dryer, be sure to utilize the lowest setting possible to dry the cover. If there is plastic somewhere in the sheet that provides waterproofing properties, the plastic parts can overheat. Therefore, it is best to avoid the risk of using a dryer, so air dry the cover instead.

Frequently mattress cover washing ensures one’s bed is fresh and clean. These tips ensure the waterproof mattress cover comes out of the cleaning process in one piece! For more information about waterproof covers, be sure to contact BSensible.