foto: Facebook/The plantskeeper
Brilio.net - A clean mattress is one indicator of a healthy home. Every day, while sleeping, our bodies release organic materials such as dead skin cells and sweat , which become food for fleas and mites. If not cleaned regularly, these insects can breed and cause various health problems, from skin irritation to respiratory problems.
One method to remove fleas and mites from a mattress is to sprinkle baking soda and clean it using a vacuum cleaner. However, not everyone has a vacuum cleaner at home. Don't worry, there are other ways you can try. A Facebook user named The plantskeeper shared a trick to clean a musty and moldy mattress using easy-to-find kitchen tools.
Instead of a vacuum cleaner, he uses a pot lid as a substitute. In addition, he also makes a cleaning fluid to remove stubborn stains on the mattress. To make this cleaning fluid, prepare a pot lid, a small basin, and an old cloth. The ingredients needed are dish soap, alcohol, baking soda, and water.
photo: Facebook/The plantskeeper
The first step, pour 200 ml of water into a container. Then, add 1 tablespoon of dish soap and 3 tablespoons of alcohol. Alcohol serves to speed up drying and as a disinfectant. Finally, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda, then stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
photo: Facebook/The plantskeeper
To apply it, use a cotton cloth or rag, preferably white so that the mattress dirt is clearly visible. Dip the cloth into the cleaning fluid, then wring it out so that the cloth is damp, not wet.
Place the pot lid in the middle of the cloth, then wrap the pot lid with the cloth that has been dipped in cleaning fluid. Fold the cloth until it covers the entire surface of the pot lid.
photo: Facebook/The plantskeeper
Rub the lid of the pot wrapped in cloth on the surface of the mattress for 1 minute. This method is similar to how a vacuum cleaner works to suck up dust and dirt. After rubbing, pay attention to the color difference on the cloth. The cloth that was originally white will turn brownish, indicating that the dirt is starting to be lifted. In addition, you may also find black spots which are mites.
photo: Facebook/The plantskeeper
With this method, you don't need to spend money to buy a vacuum cleaner. Just use the tools and kitchen ingredients that are at home. Do this cleaning every month to keep the mattress clean and durable.
photo: Facebook/The plantskeeper
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