Brilio.net - Every time it is used, the mattress is generally first covered with bed sheets so that it is softer when it comes into contact with the skin. However, even though the bed sheet has been protected, the surface of the mattress will still get dirty over time. This can happen due to dust, sweat stains, baby urine stains, and so on. A number of these stains can make the surface of the mattress look dull. Especially on a white mattress, it will definitely be more obvious if it is dirty.
Many people are confused about how to clean a mattress effectively without drying it. So, if you are one of them, you can try the trick for washing a dull mattress as explained by netizens from Malaysia on the TikTok account @jjuehisham, here.
In a post, a woman on the TikTok account @jjuehisham said she had a trick for washing a dull mattress so it shines as if it had just been used using a cleaning mixture combined with two kitchen ingredients. This trick for washing a mattress doesn't make you bother moving the mattress to dry in the sun because you can just dry it at home.
How to wash a dull mattress.
The first thing that must be prepared is a container for mixing the cleaning agent. Then, put enough grated bar soap into the container. The owner of the TikTok account @jjuehisham explained that this soap can help the mattress smell better later.
"If you want to add softener, it's encouraged (if you want to use fabric softener, you can too)," he added, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @jjuehisham on Tuesday (19/3).
After that, dissolve the soap with enough hot water. Then, add enough vinegar and baking soda. Yup, vinegar and baking soda are the main kitchen ingredients to practice this trick for washing a dull mattress. Lastly, you can also add a little antiseptic liquid, but this ingredient is optional, OK? According to TikTok @jjuehisham, even without antiseptic it's no problem.
photo: TikTok/@jjuehisham
Stir until the cleaning mixture is evenly mixed, then apply it to the mattress. The method is to simply sprinkle a little cleaning agent, then scrub with a soft brush. Then, let it sit for 3 minutes, then repeat the scrubbing process one more time to get a cleaner result.
photo: TikTok/@jjuehisham
Finally, just dry the mattress with a hair dryer until it's no longer wet. The owner of the TikTok account @jjuehisham explained, if you don't have a hair dryer, you can also just turn on a fan. How about it, the results are really shiny, right?
photo: TikTok/@jjuehisham
Do you have other tricks or are you interested in trying this trick for washing a dull mattress? Taking a peek at @jjuehisham's TikTok upload, there are no comments from other netizens yet, but this video has received enthusiasm from up to 244 thousand viewers, you know.
How to get rid of the musty smell in the mattress.
When the mattress smells musty, people usually choose to spray perfume on their clothes to make it smell good. Besides that, you can also use simpler alternative kitchen ingredients, you know.
1. White vinegar.
Mix white vinegar with an equal amount of water in a spray bottle. Spray this mixture evenly onto the surface of the mattress that has a musty odor. Allow it to dry completely. White vinegar has antibacterial properties that can help eliminate odors.
2. Baking soda.
Sprinkle baking soda evenly over the surface of the mattress that has a musty odor. Let the baking soda work for a few hours or overnight to absorb odors. After that, vacuum the remaining baking soda from the surface of the mattress.
3. Salt.
Salt can also help absorb moisture and odors. Sprinkle enough salt on the surface of the mattress that is affected by the smell, leave it for several hours, then brush or vacuum the salt.
4. Ground coffee.
Ground coffee has strong odor absorbing properties. Sprinkle enough ground coffee on the surface of the mattress, leave it for several hours, then brush or vacuum the remaining ground coffee.
5. Black tea.
Black tea can also help absorb odors. Dip a black tea bag in warm water, then place the tea bag on the surface of the mattress that has a musty smell. Leave it for a few hours before removing it.