Given the amount of time we spend on our mattress, you would think we would be more fastidious with cleaning it. The reality is it’s one of the most neglected items in our home.

Many people don’t realize just how easy it is to clean their mattress and the health benefits associated with regular cleaning. It is recommended that your mattress is regularly rotated.

via business insider

This will help improve posture and result in a better sleep. Do you know what is lurking in your mattress?

There are 8 main things according to Business Insider that you are probably blissfully unaware of. You are more than likely encountering them on a nightly basis. The good news is that you can fix this problem quickly and inexpensively by cleaning your mattress with Baking Soda. Don’t forget your pillows and mattress protector either. Everything needs to be cleaned.

via Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports show you just how easy it is to clean your mattress using good old Baking Soda. You should sprinkle out the Baking Soda and allow it to sit while you are doing your other jobs.

You then use your upholstery attachment from your vacuum cleaner to suck it all up. You won’t believe the results and you will sleep so much better. This is comforting considering we spend a third of our life in bed and many have pets sleeping with them.

Clean Mattress With Baking Soda Video

Ideally, you should be washing your sheets weekly and your pillows at least 4 times a year. Bear in mind that when you hang them outside you are attracting pollen which can contribute to allergies.

We have found an excellent Video that gives you how to get your Mattress tippy top. While you’re here, be sure to view our popular post that shows you how much sleep you really need. You can view here. Click play above to watch the video now ^