Next time less water you only need 1 cup water, 2 tlbs of baking soda and about 2 cups of peroxide and I recommend getting the strongest sold near you. Start outside the stain and work your way inward. I blow dry with my hair drier in between and depending on if it's pre do 2 treatments. If it's blood do 3 or 4 treatments. Put lemon juice in for white mattresses and leave lemon juice out if it's a colored mattress! You're welcome ladies 🤗❤
I think it's great to clean and reuse a mattress. Think of how many people sleep in hotel beds! Clean it, pop a mattress protector on it and you're done. Those mattresses would end up in the skip otherwise so saves the planet and money. Good for you!
6Years later and this is still insanelyy helpful! Wherever you are, I hope you're having a wonderful day! Ps. It's frustrating to keep forgetting the words you wanna use in both languages you speak😅 but it grants you a very unique vocab I think! From a fellow bilingual ❤
You by far is the most adorable mattress cleaning lady I've seen. I'm glad you got your mattresses super clean. Will try and follow your recipe. Thanks!
This was exactly what I was looking for when I googled "how to clean a mattress"! Thank you so much for sharing. Wanted to refresh our 6 year old mattress that's still pretty good. 😍
Thank you! And you are absolutely right. I would suggest using some kind of gloves to help protect the hands. I did not think about it. Thank you for noticing.
nan304 I was thinking the same thing. I was actually talking to the video saying my goodness girl wear gloves. Your touching someone dried bodily fluids 🤮.
Thank you so much for the video. I invited a family with two kids, and they wet my daughter's barely-used bed several times during their stay. I noticed this after they left, and super upset. I thought I had to throw the bed away. I will go buy a peroxide tomorrow and do the cleaning. Thanks again!
That's so unfortunate that they left you with a stained mattress! How did the cleaning go? I forgot to reply earlier because I was actually cleaning two mattresses myself! It's funny you messaged me when you did :) I have learned to put waterproof covers on all cleaned mattresses to protect my work. I don't trust even myself not to spill something on them 😂
the grime on the sides are most likely grease based stains - you could increase the amount of dish detergent and it might work those out as well. great job though
Interesting thought. I did not think of stains on the side being grease based. Originally I thought these stains are just particles of dirt embedded in the fabric from mattress being dragged. Next time I'll try adding more detergent to see if it helps. Thank you!
Haha, yes I did not quite think about gloves. I think I was just too eager to get started!! I would recommend wearing gloves. Thank you for pointing it out.
Forgot about the sheet. It's not waterproof, just an old bedding sheet over hardwood floor. Nothing sipped through amazingly! I think next time I would lay down some plastic tarp that's used for painting rooms (they can be purchased at the hardware store). I hope that helps!
Yes, you can use bleach instead of hydrogen peroxide. Please dilute it according to instructions on the bottle though, because bleach is much stronger than hydrogen peroxide, ounce for ounce. Hydrogen peroxide comes prediluted to a safe level already, so it can be readily added to our cleaning solution.
@@jefry8393 Great question. Bleach by itself is very toxic, but it's even more dangerous if mixed with ammonia. There is no ammonia in baking soda and most likely not in dish washing soap.
If you were to hand wash the sheets, then the solution would work. However, if you were to put the sheets in the washing machine, I would leave out dishwashing soap because it may turn your laundry into a foam party room! The hydrogen peroxide can also be replaced by bleach. And lastly, I would recommend adding the sheets only after all ingredients mixed well with water, otherwise some peroxide/bleach will leave extra white spots, which may turn into holes at the next wash. Ask me how I know haha
I still have all three mattresses a year later and none of them developed any smell or mold. I let the mattresses air dry vertically for a few days before putting bedsheets on them. You could speed up the process by possibly using a hairdryer or placing the mattress in a warm location (sun room or outside). If the mattress has a pillowtop like the first one, it will take longer to dry than the one with a traditional top. Thank you for a good question!
The measurements were approximate to be honest, but someone else in the comments suggested the following proportions instead : 1 cup water, 2 tlbs of baking soda and 2 cups of peroxide. I used 1 cup water, 1/2 cup peroxide, 1 big table spoon of baking soda, and 1 table spoon of dishwashing liquid. If you see it too bubbly, then reduce dishwashing liquid. If you think you want to bleach the stain more/less, then adjust peroxide by 1/2 cup. I hope this helps!
@@sarmed0610 I was actually brushing it in one direction, like you would brush a horse haha. I think I only scrubbed a few tough spots, but I did not want to rub too much of water and stain into the mattress by putting a lot of pressure on it. I think the most important thing is to find a comfortable way to hold the sponge and move consistently in one direction, as the mattress fabric moves around a bit with the sponge.
Hi, I would use between 1 teaspoon and 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide per 1 cup of water. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent, so use the larger amount if you have tougher stains. You should be able to buy the 3% concentration hydrogen peroxide type at most stores. That's the type you use to dilute with water.
Sorry, it took me a day to find it. The track is by MK2 and it's called "Far Away." It's part of the free TH-cam audio library. You may have to revert to classic TH-cam Creator Studio instead of Beta to find it.
It’s probably urine or sweet. And there’s dish soap and hydrogen peroxide in the solution. I’m sure she’s fine plus I bet she washes her hands after. And what’s it to you? You’re not the one holding her hand or touching lol.
There was no odor to the mattresses by the time I was cleaning them. What I should have mentioned is the actions I took before I was washing away the stains. First I sprinkled and rubbed the entire mattress with baking soda, let it sit for a day, and then I vacuumed the mattress to clean up the baking soda (making sure to get all crevices and stitches). This helps deodorize it and remove some smells. Second I let it sit in the sun for a couple of days. I could not take it outside, so I laid it in the sunniest room in the house, where the sun hit the floor. This helps air out the mattress (especially if it's outside) and bleach out some stains. Ideally, to sun-bleach the stains I would need to wet the mattress first. So to get the most out of the sun, I would recommend airing out the mattress, washing away the stains (like in the video) and then putting the mattress in the sun to dry. The baking soda and sun will help deodorize and kill odor smelling bacteria. I hope this helps you.
That's a great question. I add white vinegar instead of bleach when washing in the washing machine for slight whitening. You can also add the baking soda to help remove odors and brighten things. I just would not add the dish detergent to the washing machine, unless you want to spend the afternoon cleaning bubbles everywhere! Don't ask me how I know this.
@@angelathompson6696 that's a great idea for any oil-based stains! I had it in hair care stash to use as dry shampoo. I also read that it can lift oil stains from the driveway haha
i wouldn't be surprised if you got a mattress cleaning company i would be your first customer with a really f***d up mattress. Don't ask me what i been doing on it, cause i just can't remember
OMG! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! I tried this, and it works like a charm! I'm SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED with this solution to stains. I even made a video of my own, that I will upload to my channel and will be giving you credit in my description! You saved my matress, and I can't Thank You enough!
@@ElianeBalegamire worked great for mine, however, my "stains" were not very bad, and were not urine stains. I still use this method if I find a spot while changing linens.
@@Angieslifeandmorereloaded i will check tomorrow and compare, may be the way I appplied it. And for the dishwasher, does it have to be specific? My stains are "coffee that i tried to clean up last yr with bicarbonate of soda so many times🤦🏽♀️😅" ... instead i made things worse. Now it looks like urine, and i have to cover with a mattress protector. Thanks for letting me know that it worked on your side, i see some pple had to apply 2 to 4 times. I will try again.
Y’all tripping about these gloves lol you know you can wash your hands right? I mean I understand gloves being preferable but people make to big of a deal about a small thing.
LOL Thank you for not making a big deal out of it. If it was bleach, I would wear gloves. I did not have any reaction on my hands after cleaning mattresses for 3 days in a row, so I think it's safe unless someone has sensitive hands.
Power Level Bomber I hate to tell you but urine and other bodily fluids can get into the tiniest cut in your hands. It’s not like your touching and quickly washing. I’m a nurse and would never touch someone bodily fluids without gloves. By the time she’s finished washing the mattress she already contaminated.
Hm do you know what the stains are from? Certain stains like those from red wine, blood, ink, and dye are hard to remove from fabric. Most common mattress stains are from pee, spilled drinks, blood, sweat, and dirt. All of these can be removed fairly well using the method in this video, except blood. If anything, the cleaning will help lighten all the stains!
Great question! I don't see why not. However, you have to be careful not to oversaturate the carpet with water unless you have a way to remove extra water.
Hmm I was trying to figure out why and came up with some questions. What was the original color of your mattress? Could there have been a yellow dye in the cleaning solution (yellow soap) or the mattress stain (tea, marker)? What was in your cleaning solution? As I understand yellowing of fabric over time is normal as body oils and perspiration build up. Perhaps, your first cleaning attempt evenly spread the original stain making some areas appear more yellow than before. If that's the case, cleaning the mattress the second time should do the trick. I hope you can figure it out soon!
i’m sooooo confused!!!! i found a HUGE yellow stain at the corner of my mattress and i’m not sure how it got there?! also; i noticed my pillow that i keep by my feet and my bed sheets have been getting small yellow stains too! i’m not sure if it’s my cat or what! it smells like grease but i’m not sure how it’s getting there! please help!
Hmm How exactly small and big are these spots? My first two thoughts are either cat pee or some liquid. Cat pee can be tested by using a black light, which would illuminate the spot. However, cat pee smells strong and not of grease. The second guess is liquid, and this can be anything. If it's an older mattress it may absorb even plain water and make it look yellow. Yet again, this would not produce a greasy smell. Did you happen to switch from using lotion to coconut or olive oil maybe? I wish I could help more.
Yuliya Hardin it’s a big spot at the corner of the mattress! i just got it from Ikea so it’s brand new . and then he sheets have small spots too . i thought it was my cat but it doesn’t smell like pee, it smells like grease. i normally don’t put any lotion on so it’s not lotion, i’m just so confused as to what it is ..
@@ivonnemelendez6837 I think without seeing it (and smelling it?), I am out of guesses like you. And that corner is not by a window, which may allow pollen and rain to come in? I would suggest cleaning it and see if it reappears in a different size or location.
What about the sides and your not suppose to use so much water.Also your supposed to cold dry not heat as can cause mold and bed bugs rtf and also Hoover when finished 😎
No worries, just skip it. It's supposed to lighten stains. So once you wash the mattress put it in the direct sun (in front of sunny window or outside so sun rays hit it). Sun will do the same thing as hydrogen peroxide then.
I tried, but very less effective, but i used detergent very less, i will try to keep in sun light today, but before that can i add white vinegar as well and try?
@@Arhamkhanshark That's an easy one then! Just skip hydrogen peroxide. You may not even need the sun either. Follow the rest of the steps and I think your mattress will look great again!
Yes, that's the one. Baking soda can be used for baking and cleaning (it's a mild abrasive). As long as it does not say baking powder, which is mix of baking soda and something else.
You’re so cute and beautiful and funny. And this is the help i was looking for the small minor stains on my new mattress my daughter stain😩 it’s a rooms to go mattress, hybrid material.
If you live somewhere like me where hydrogen peroxide is hard to get hold of I used plain bleach at half the concentration she used I didnt like using the baking soda it just turned into a wet paste and didnt do a whole lot besides making friction which pilled the soft pillow top. I was also worried about the long term for leaving bleach on fabric so tried to rinse it out after by using water and a cheap wet/dry vaccum. Which I think worked well the mattress didnt smell like chlorine after that. I found it easier to get that second lot of water onto the mattress using my hose through the window on a mist setting instead of using a spray bottle which took forever. The wet vac was very satisfying too, the water and the bleach mix both went on clear but came out again brown. I think that might be good for lifting it out rather than pushing the stain in too. The wet vac cost me $60 nzd (so like, $30 usd?) and I plan to do a deep clean of my car and couch with it too so thats why I thought it was worth it... and dont worry, I know, I do fully expect it to die before I finish all these projects since it was so cheap, its more of a "use it till it does to save time" machine... its not a investment. In the end this method got my mattress that I let my sister borrow from having a big dark yellow stain to mottled white (from bleach not being applied evenly I think) I think it'll need another pass on a different weekend. Giving this feedback to add to the info for people, not to complain, thankyou for making this video it gave me a great starting point.
Great job on cleaning your mattress! I am glad some parts of the video helped you get started. Yes, I agree that baking soda stays behind in powder form if not rinsed out. The easiest way to get it out is just to vacuum it when it dries. But I am glad bleach worked for you! Clearly there are multiple ways of cleaning :) my way is not the only way, as bleach is an excellent disinfectant! Since doing the video, I have bought an upholstery (wet) vacuum to help with stain extraction rather than spreading, so I wholeheartedly support your decision :) I just know that not everyone can pull a hose through their window😂 great job!!
Baking soda and baking powder are different chemically, so you lose out on some cleaning power. However, dishwashing liquid and hydrogen peroxide are still great cleaners, so I think you will see the difference!
Thanks, I had a used bottle of Hydrogen peroxide solution 6% from many years ago and Soda Crystals (for cleaning stains off anything in the house) and as soon as I spayed it, it stank a little like poop and I thought it’s normal and now that I finished it, my room stinks badly. Is that normal?
Good question. I had to look up soda crystals to see if there would be a different reaction. However, the solution you made seems fine. So it makes me think there was something in the mattress that released the smell once dampened. I would suggest washing the mattress again with the same solution, but adding some soap to help battle smells not addressed with the first solution. It may also help airing out mattress in the sun while it's drying (using hair dryer may speed up the process). If the smell improves, then I would wash a couple more times. If the smell does not improve, then I would wash with only water and fragrant soap. I realize it's a lot of washings, but some old stains can be a little tough to lift in one go. Just please make sure the mattress does not stay damp for more than 2-3 days, because mold may start setting in. I hope this helps.
To keep from your arm from falling off just lay your mattress down flat on a firm / hard surface you can use cleaning products baking soda dish detergent small amount or your cleaning Choice USE your steam cleaner that you’d clean 🧽 a carpet with... much faster less work less time less mixing... and usually has heat you’d be able to sleep in your bed that night by the time it dries as long as you do it early in the morning plus the power of the bristles will pull all those nasty dirty stains out happy 🧼
Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching (whitening) agent and mild antiseptic. You don't have to use it but it helps a little bit. To replace it, you can add white vinegar (just never mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, use one or the other). Don't worry about the vinegar smell - it will evaporate. The amount of vinegar can be 1:1 to water or as little as 1:4 to water (1 part vinegar, 4 parts water).
Next time less water you only need 1 cup water, 2 tlbs of baking soda and about 2 cups of peroxide and I recommend getting the strongest sold near you. Start outside the stain and work your way inward. I blow dry with my hair drier in between and depending on if it's pre do 2 treatments. If it's blood do 3 or 4 treatments. Put lemon juice in for white mattresses and leave lemon juice out if it's a colored mattress! You're welcome ladies 🤗❤
How much lemon juice do you add?
@@maryjmac26 just a couple table spoons
@@maryjmac26 it really varies if it's a bottle the size of the one she has I would do 2 to 3
Rae The Bae trying this ! 💗
@@raethebae5871 Vinegar stain?
You're a good woman to do this.
I don't know of any who would use, let alone clean another person ''stained'' mattress.
Haha yes, I don't admit this to my peers openly just on youtube! lol
I think it's great to clean and reuse a mattress. Think of how many people sleep in hotel beds! Clean it, pop a mattress protector on it and you're done. Those mattresses would end up in the skip otherwise so saves the planet and money. Good for you!
Save the money for a nice vacation good job! Works like a charm
6Years later and this is still insanelyy helpful! Wherever you are, I hope you're having a wonderful day!
Ps. It's frustrating to keep forgetting the words you wanna use in both languages you speak😅 but it grants you a very unique vocab I think! From a fellow bilingual ❤
You by far is the most adorable mattress cleaning lady I've seen. I'm glad you got your mattresses super clean. Will try and follow your recipe. Thanks!
You are super sweet! :) Thank you! I hope the recipe works out for you too.
This was exactly what I was looking for when I googled "how to clean a mattress"! Thank you so much for sharing. Wanted to refresh our 6 year old mattress that's still pretty good. 😍
Awww your comment made my day!! Thank you! I am so glad it worked for you too.
I'm impressed! I think I'd wear disposable gloves though baking soda and peroxide would probably be tough on my sensitive skin
Thank you! And you are absolutely right. I would suggest using some kind of gloves to help protect the hands. I did not think about it. Thank you for noticing.
nan304 I was thinking the same thing. I was actually talking to the video saying my goodness girl wear gloves. Your touching someone dried bodily fluids 🤮.
Thank you so much for the video. I invited a family with two kids, and they wet my daughter's barely-used bed several times during their stay. I noticed this after they left, and super upset. I thought I had to throw the bed away. I will go buy a peroxide tomorrow and do the cleaning. Thanks again!
That's so unfortunate that they left you with a stained mattress! How did the cleaning go? I forgot to reply earlier because I was actually cleaning two mattresses myself! It's funny you messaged me when you did :) I have learned to put waterproof covers on all cleaned mattresses to protect my work. I don't trust even myself not to spill something on them 😂
I know you posted this years ago but Thankyou so much!! Also I have to say, you have the perfect personality for video! I wish you’d make more!
Thank you for the sweet comment! I am so happy that you enjoyed the video. I hope to make more!
Shoot girl I was going to buy a new mattress, I refreshed mine for less than $7!! I also love a good DIY project, thanks
Awesome!! I am really glad you were able to refresh it so cheaply. New mattresses are expensive!
@@YuliyaHardin rp
@@YuliyaHardin Can I use chlorox instead of hydrogen peroxide
Can I use chlorox instead of hydrogen peroxide
Same herebi was looking for a new one
the grime on the sides are most likely grease based stains - you could increase the amount of dish detergent and it might work those out as well. great job though
Interesting thought. I did not think of stains on the side being grease based. Originally I thought these stains are just particles of dirt embedded in the fabric from mattress being dragged. Next time I'll try adding more detergent to see if it helps. Thank you!
Thanks for adding the exact measurements! I just able to remove a fresh stain on my mattress!
I am so glad the video helped! Thank you for feedback.
Looks perfect! Just wear protective clothing, gloves and mask for your safety. I'm so ready to try with my mattresses. Thank you.
Thank you and happy cleaning! :)
Gloves and mask for baking soda and dish soap? That sounds excessive tbh
Thats a pretty chair in the background. Where’d you get it from?
Thank you, Judith! It's actually part of an old dining room set we picked up at a flea market. I just painted it black and reupholstered it.
Best cleaning solution I’ve ever used! ❤
Ha even I didn't know if it was going to work, but it's so great! 😂
I will try this. I need to get my matt clean ASAP
Thank you so for this. I try this with my own mattress.
I tried this and it worked for me. I used paper towel for absorption and the stains came out.
That's great! Good idea with the paper towel.
Lol I spilled my drink on my new White soft bed
In glad I stumbled across this video. Your a life saver
I am very happy you found it useful! Thank you for watching.
The thought of cleaning someone else’s pee. Ugh, but yes this is the best of grandmas home cleaning remedies.
This worked perfectly. Thank you so much for the video 😊
I am very happy it helped! Great job cleaning the mattress :)
This method is only cleaning the mattress cover not deep into the mattress where hatever was spilt would have leaked.
Do know a method that cleans the entire mattress?
@@erikab6052 just use any deep cleaning machine for extraction.
That's true Magnalia
I am amazed at how comfortable you are cleaning huge as pee stains of another DNA with no gloves. .and is that sheet water proof . I need one!
Haha, yes I did not quite think about gloves. I think I was just too eager to get started!! I would recommend wearing gloves. Thank you for pointing it out.
Forgot about the sheet. It's not waterproof, just an old bedding sheet over hardwood floor. Nothing sipped through amazingly! I think next time I would lay down some plastic tarp that's used for painting rooms (they can be purchased at the hardware store). I hope that helps!
Why Are You So Rude Like That
She Can Just Wash Her Hands After
I was thinking the same thing. I would have to use gloves
@@AuzzAustin right . Very condescending response indeed
This work 100% thank you so much!
Awesome!! You are very welcome.
Can I use chlorox instead of hydrogen peroxide ?
Yes, you can use bleach instead of hydrogen peroxide. Please dilute it according to instructions on the bottle though, because bleach is much stronger than hydrogen peroxide, ounce for ounce. Hydrogen peroxide comes prediluted to a safe level already, so it can be readily added to our cleaning solution.
@@YuliyaHardin I was able to buy "Hydrogen Peroxide 6% w/v, Benzoic acid 0.01% w/v"
Is this OK too
@@jefry8393 Yes, it should be fine. It is stronger than 3%, so just add a little more water.
@@YuliyaHardin is there anything dangerous or harmful if bleach(clorox) is mixed with dishwasher soap and or baking soda ?
@@jefry8393 Great question. Bleach by itself is very toxic, but it's even more dangerous if mixed with ammonia. There is no ammonia in baking soda and most likely not in dish washing soap.
Would this work for washing stained white sheets too?
If you were to hand wash the sheets, then the solution would work. However, if you were to put the sheets in the washing machine, I would leave out dishwashing soap because it may turn your laundry into a foam party room! The hydrogen peroxide can also be replaced by bleach. And lastly, I would recommend adding the sheets only after all ingredients mixed well with water, otherwise some peroxide/bleach will leave extra white spots, which may turn into holes at the next wash. Ask me how I know haha
2024 here I'll be trying this today and I will keep you updated
Hi! I am glad you were thinking of trying this method! How did it go?
So I did this right now and welll my
Room smells
Lol what can I do
Did This Cause The Mattress To Mold Or Stink.
I still have all three mattresses a year later and none of them developed any smell or mold. I let the mattresses air dry vertically for a few days before putting bedsheets on them. You could speed up the process by possibly using a hairdryer or placing the mattress in a warm location (sun room or outside). If the mattress has a pillowtop like the first one, it will take longer to dry than the one with a traditional top. Thank you for a good question!
I hope you santized the heck out of it cause people can carry germs you know.
Yeah because it's not like literal *acid* would be able to kill germs right? 🤦♀️
I'm impressed by how fucking how you are good job keep it up
Can I get the measurement of the mix please? Thanks 🙏
The measurements were approximate to be honest, but someone else in the comments suggested the following proportions instead : 1 cup water, 2 tlbs of baking soda and 2 cups of peroxide. I used 1 cup water, 1/2 cup peroxide, 1 big table spoon of baking soda, and 1 table spoon of dishwashing liquid. If you see it too bubbly, then reduce dishwashing liquid. If you think you want to bleach the stain more/less, then adjust peroxide by 1/2 cup. I hope this helps!
Great job I'm going to try it
What kind of sponge was that’s and was she patting or scrubbing?
I just used a synthetic sponge that I had laying around, but I think a clean kitchen sponge would work as long as it does not leave pieces behind.
Yuliya Hardin ok and did you pat or scrub? It seemed like you were patting it in
@@sarmed0610 I was actually brushing it in one direction, like you would brush a horse haha. I think I only scrubbed a few tough spots, but I did not want to rub too much of water and stain into the mattress by putting a lot of pressure on it. I think the most important thing is to find a comfortable way to hold the sponge and move consistently in one direction, as the mattress fabric moves around a bit with the sponge.
Yuliya Hardin thank you 😊
Hi,what percentage of hydrogen peroxide should be used for cleaning?
Hi, I would use between 1 teaspoon and 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide per 1 cup of water. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent, so use the larger amount if you have tougher stains. You should be able to buy the 3% concentration hydrogen peroxide type at most stores. That's the type you use to dilute with water.
My favorite part is when she said bubblessss
hahahaha
@@YuliyaHardin I'm laiughing with you my dear.
5:43 song?
Sorry, it took me a day to find it. The track is by MK2 and it's called "Far Away." It's part of the free TH-cam audio library. You may have to revert to classic TH-cam Creator Studio instead of Beta to find it.
Yuliya Hardin thank you so much for taking your time away and finding the song for me❤️😭
@@JulianSanchez-uh8wh Sure!! Enjoy :)
Lady you need to wear gloves you're taking stains out that you don't know what it is and it's a used mattress
It’s probably urine or sweet. And there’s dish soap and hydrogen peroxide in the solution. I’m sure she’s fine plus I bet she washes her hands after. And what’s it to you? You’re not the one holding her hand or touching lol.
WHAT ABOUT DEEP INSIDE THE MATTRESS? DID YOU GET THE ODER OUT?
There was no odor to the mattresses by the time I was cleaning them. What I should have mentioned is the actions I took before I was washing away the stains. First I sprinkled and rubbed the entire mattress with baking soda, let it sit for a day, and then I vacuumed the mattress to clean up the baking soda (making sure to get all crevices and stitches). This helps deodorize it and remove some smells. Second I let it sit in the sun for a couple of days. I could not take it outside, so I laid it in the sunniest room in the house, where the sun hit the floor. This helps air out the mattress (especially if it's outside) and bleach out some stains. Ideally, to sun-bleach the stains I would need to wet the mattress first. So to get the most out of the sun, I would recommend airing out the mattress, washing away the stains (like in the video) and then putting the mattress in the sun to dry. The baking soda and sun will help deodorize and kill odor smelling bacteria. I hope this helps you.
@@YuliyaHardin THANX
Does this work on clothes?
That's a great question. I add white vinegar instead of bleach when washing in the washing machine for slight whitening. You can also add the baking soda to help remove odors and brighten things. I just would not add the dish detergent to the washing machine, unless you want to spend the afternoon cleaning bubbles everywhere! Don't ask me how I know this.
Ok thx :3
Absorbed the dirt and stains and chemicals throughout your hand and arms through your skin. No gloves? Then you touch yourself hair etc. unsanitary.
I need one remedy with no baking soda I have a new matress btw
Do you know what kind of stain you have?
Corn starch
@@angelathompson6696 that's a great idea for any oil-based stains! I had it in hair care stash to use as dry shampoo. I also read that it can lift oil stains from the driveway haha
Gloves ,you said you got it off craigslist. Someone's urine is what your trying to remove!!! SMH
Buy a new mattress
Why can’t I ever find a woman like this to date?! Not even for the diy stuff. The looks and personality... grrrr 😡😡
@@randomuser2574 🤨🤨
You should plan ahead and have a proper recipe to help people
Annoying 🤦🏻♂️
It sure works. I also add a couple drops of lavender to make it smell nice.
Love it! Great idea!
Tom Provost you are so cute 🌚😂
@@yangelperalta1685 ouu i see you 🥺🥺
Good thought, thanks Tom!
Love this, except I would be wearing gloves
Yes, you're right. Totally forgot! Thank you for reminding me.
Just tried it and can already see a difference! So good!! 😍 Thank you 🤍
That's awesome! :)
I would advise using mold killer/inhibitor also because mold may be growing or at one time grew on the inside of the mattress where you cannot see.
i wouldn't be surprised if you got a mattress cleaning company i would be your first customer with a really f***d up mattress. Don't ask me what i been doing on it, cause i just can't remember
Hello. when you did this, did the mattress smell like ammonia when wet??
No, there were no smells, wet or dry.
OMG! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! I tried this, and it works like a charm! I'm SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED with this solution to stains. I even made a video of my own, that I will upload to my channel and will be giving you credit in my description! You saved my matress, and I can't Thank You enough!
That's so awesome. Your comment made my day :) Please leave the link to the video and I would love to check it out!!
@@YuliyaHardin I just got it uploaded, here is the link! th-cam.com/video/WwIQEW7rv6A/w-d-xo.html P.S. New Sub/Friend/Support ;-) You Rock!
Didn't work for me.
@@ElianeBalegamire worked great for mine, however, my "stains" were not very bad, and were not urine stains. I still use this method if I find a spot while changing linens.
@@Angieslifeandmorereloaded i will check tomorrow and compare, may be the way I appplied it. And for the dishwasher, does it have to be specific? My stains are "coffee that i tried to clean up last yr with bicarbonate of soda so many times🤦🏽♀️😅" ... instead i made things worse. Now it looks like urine, and i have to cover with a mattress protector.
Thanks for letting me know that it worked on your side, i see some pple had to apply 2 to 4 times. I will try again.
I did wrong measurements it's 3 tablespoon baking soda, 8oz of hydrogen peroxide and 1 or 2 drops of blue dish detergent max
Why is the actress from prison break cleaning mattresses on youtube?
Nice job btw.
LOL I guess we all like a clean mattress! And thank you.
Nice. The hydrogen peroxide most likely continued to bleach out the stains when drying
That's a great point! I did not think about it, but it makes sense. Thank you for pointing it out!
I’m never peeing in a nightmare again
Y’all tripping about these gloves lol you know you can wash your hands right? I mean I understand gloves being preferable but people make to big of a deal about a small thing.
LOL Thank you for not making a big deal out of it. If it was bleach, I would wear gloves. I did not have any reaction on my hands after cleaning mattresses for 3 days in a row, so I think it's safe unless someone has sensitive hands.
Power Level Bomber I hate to tell you but urine and other bodily fluids can get into the tiniest cut in your hands. It’s not like your touching and quickly washing. I’m a nurse and would never touch someone bodily fluids without gloves. By the time she’s finished washing the mattress she already contaminated.
This seems like a lot of hard work would it be possible for you to clean my mattress ?
I will find out what the postage is to the US from the UK
Yours not yours should wear gloves. .
Wouldn't it have been easier to pour the water into the bowl from the spray bottle add the baking soda, mix and then pour back into the spray bottle?
Can i clean the mattress while still lying on the bed/must i slant it on the wall?? Thank you for this DIY😃
You should be able to yes!
I’m about to anyway 😅
I’m hear cause my two year old spilt hit chocolate on my new mattress
Thank you for this awesome video... very informative 👌🏽 just wanted to know... can i use any dish detergent?
Thank you for the nice comment :) Yes, most dish detergents should work! We are just looking for one that produces soap bubbles.
Can I use on a red stain and yellow stains that are on my bed?
Hm do you know what the stains are from? Certain stains like those from red wine, blood, ink, and dye are hard to remove from fabric. Most common mattress stains are from pee, spilled drinks, blood, sweat, and dirt. All of these can be removed fairly well using the method in this video, except blood. If anything, the cleaning will help lighten all the stains!
Thanks going to try this, does it work on carpets as well?
Great question! I don't see why not. However, you have to be careful not to oversaturate the carpet with water unless you have a way to remove extra water.
haha you are fun to watch because of your funny faces. And thank you so much for your advice!
Hahaha thank you!
This video is 2 years old. But it saved my life today
I am glad it helped! :) Thank you for the nice comment.
i tried this and it made my mattress more yellow 🥴 anyone have any idea what i did wrong?
Hmm I was trying to figure out why and came up with some questions. What was the original color of your mattress? Could there have been a yellow dye in the cleaning solution (yellow soap) or the mattress stain (tea, marker)? What was in your cleaning solution? As I understand yellowing of fabric over time is normal as body oils and perspiration build up. Perhaps, your first cleaning attempt evenly spread the original stain making some areas appear more yellow than before. If that's the case, cleaning the mattress the second time should do the trick. I hope you can figure it out soon!
I ate Taco Bell late when I was drunk and shit the bed. This got the stains out though.
Great job! Now you can have more Taco Bell 😂 and buy a waterproof protective cover so you don't have to clean the whole mattress but just the cover
Yuliya, you sound so cute and you're beautiful! Where are you from?
I'm gonna try this out on a mattress soon.
Thank you for the wonderful compliment! I was born in Uzbekistan but now live in US. Let me know how it works on your mattress!
Thank you that’s cool
Can I try bleach and water with dish detergent?
Yes, but please dilute bleach with water according to instructions on the bleach bottle. It is very powerful and can weaken the threads causing holes.
Can you use tide or gain detergent instead of the dish soap?
I used oxy clean gel which I consider a detergent so, yes!
i’m sooooo confused!!!!
i found a HUGE yellow stain at the corner of my mattress and i’m not sure how it got there?! also; i noticed my pillow that i keep by my feet and my bed sheets have been getting small yellow stains too! i’m not sure if it’s my cat or what! it smells like grease but i’m not sure how it’s getting there! please help!
Hmm How exactly small and big are these spots? My first two thoughts are either cat pee or some liquid. Cat pee can be tested by using a black light, which would illuminate the spot. However, cat pee smells strong and not of grease. The second guess is liquid, and this can be anything. If it's an older mattress it may absorb even plain water and make it look yellow. Yet again, this would not produce a greasy smell. Did you happen to switch from using lotion to coconut or olive oil maybe? I wish I could help more.
Yuliya Hardin it’s a big spot at the corner of the mattress! i just got it from Ikea so it’s brand new . and then he sheets have small spots too . i thought it was my cat but it doesn’t smell like pee, it smells like grease. i normally don’t put any lotion on so it’s not lotion, i’m just so confused as to what it is ..
@@ivonnemelendez6837 I think without seeing it (and smelling it?), I am out of guesses like you. And that corner is not by a window, which may allow pollen and rain to come in? I would suggest cleaning it and see if it reappears in a different size or location.
What about the sides and your not suppose to use so much water.Also your supposed to cold dry not heat as can cause mold and bed bugs rtf and also Hoover when finished 😎
What if doesnt have Hydrogen peroxide? Cant find it in Here,
No worries, just skip it. It's supposed to lighten stains. So once you wash the mattress put it in the direct sun (in front of sunny window or outside so sun rays hit it). Sun will do the same thing as hydrogen peroxide then.
I tried, but very less effective, but i used detergent very less, i will try to keep in sun light today, but before that can i add white vinegar as well and try?
@@Arhamkhanshark Yes! White distilled vinegar will also help. What kind of stain are you dealing with, do you know?
Its a water stain on ikea mattress spring mattress
@@Arhamkhanshark That's an easy one then! Just skip hydrogen peroxide. You may not even need the sun either. Follow the rest of the steps and I think your mattress will look great again!
I have um cooking baking soda i think
Yes, that's the one. Baking soda can be used for baking and cleaning (it's a mild abrasive). As long as it does not say baking powder, which is mix of baking soda and something else.
Get an extractor. Much more clean than scrubbing and only getting the surface stain..need to get deep down into the fabric.
how many percent hydrogen peroxide?
The most commonly available one in stores is 3%. It should work.
You’re so cute and beautiful and funny.
And this is the help i was looking for the small minor stains on my new mattress my daughter stain😩 it’s a rooms to go mattress, hybrid material.
Thank you for such a lovely comment :) Were you able to get that stain out? I wonder how it works on the hybrid material.
My room isn't big enough for my mattress standing. Can I do it with the mattress laying down.
If you live somewhere like me where hydrogen peroxide is hard to get hold of I used plain bleach at half the concentration she used
I didnt like using the baking soda it just turned into a wet paste and didnt do a whole lot besides making friction which pilled the soft pillow top.
I was also worried about the long term for leaving bleach on fabric so tried to rinse it out after by using water and a cheap wet/dry vaccum. Which I think worked well the mattress didnt smell like chlorine after that.
I found it easier to get that second lot of water onto the mattress using my hose through the window on a mist setting instead of using a spray bottle which took forever.
The wet vac was very satisfying too, the water and the bleach mix both went on clear but came out again brown.
I think that might be good for lifting it out rather than pushing the stain in too.
The wet vac cost me $60 nzd (so like, $30 usd?) and I plan to do a deep clean of my car and couch with it too so thats why I thought it was worth it... and dont worry, I know, I do fully expect it to die before I finish all these projects since it was so cheap, its more of a "use it till it does to save time" machine... its not a investment.
In the end this method got my mattress that I let my sister borrow from having a big dark yellow stain to mottled white (from bleach not being applied evenly I think)
I think it'll need another pass on a different weekend.
Giving this feedback to add to the info for people, not to complain, thankyou for making this video it gave me a great starting point.
Great job on cleaning your mattress! I am glad some parts of the video helped you get started. Yes, I agree that baking soda stays behind in powder form if not rinsed out. The easiest way to get it out is just to vacuum it when it dries. But I am glad bleach worked for you! Clearly there are multiple ways of cleaning :) my way is not the only way, as bleach is an excellent disinfectant! Since doing the video, I have bought an upholstery (wet) vacuum to help with stain extraction rather than spreading, so I wholeheartedly support your decision :) I just know that not everyone can pull a hose through their window😂 great job!!
hey are you still alive? I like your content but will u ever upload again?
Hi , I’ve used baking powder instead of baking soda by mistake. Will it matter ?
Baking soda and baking powder are different chemically, so you lose out on some cleaning power. However, dishwashing liquid and hydrogen peroxide are still great cleaners, so I think you will see the difference!
Hi where do get hydrogen petoxode from
Literally any store like a walmart or food store
@@nolanlogan8452 thankyou
Sughra Bibi np
Walmart
Safeway
Ride Aid
Drug Store
Target
Fred Myers
Dollar tree $1
Simply putting Peroxide in a spray bottle, is all You need. Fabulous results!!
Without anything else?
Peroxide alone didn’t work for me
Thank you how do you clean the sides of the mattress the stains
Thanks, I had a used bottle of Hydrogen peroxide solution 6% from many years ago and Soda Crystals (for cleaning stains off anything in the house) and as soon as I spayed it, it stank a little like poop and I thought it’s normal and now that I finished it, my room stinks badly.
Is that normal?
Good question. I had to look up soda crystals to see if there would be a different reaction. However, the solution you made seems fine. So it makes me think there was something in the mattress that released the smell once dampened. I would suggest washing the mattress again with the same solution, but adding some soap to help battle smells not addressed with the first solution. It may also help airing out mattress in the sun while it's drying (using hair dryer may speed up the process). If the smell improves, then I would wash a couple more times. If the smell does not improve, then I would wash with only water and fragrant soap. I realize it's a lot of washings, but some old stains can be a little tough to lift in one go. Just please make sure the mattress does not stay damp for more than 2-3 days, because mold may start setting in. I hope this helps.
@@YuliyaHardin thanks Yuliya :)
I would still steam clean the bed afterwards
Thankyou I used baking powder and dish washing liquid it's awesome thankyou for awesome tips of cleaning
Nice!!! I am very happy the tips helped you :)
Eeeww you're not wearing gloves..
To keep from your arm from falling off just lay your mattress down flat on a firm / hard surface you can use cleaning products baking soda dish detergent small amount or your cleaning Choice USE your steam cleaner that you’d clean 🧽 a carpet with... much faster less work less time less mixing... and usually has heat you’d be able to sleep in your bed that night by the time it dries as long as you do it early in the morning plus the power of the bristles will pull all those nasty dirty stains out happy 🧼
What are the measurements of baking soda and dish soap with Bissell carpet cleaner
I used Breeze it works too !!
I dont have hydrogen peroxide
Great job.i have learn how to clean a mattress the right way .and get real results.thank you
Thank you very much! I am glad you found the video useful.
If you don't have hydrogen peroxide what else can I replace jink can work?
Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching (whitening) agent and mild antiseptic. You don't have to use it but it helps a little bit. To replace it, you can add white vinegar (just never mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, use one or the other). Don't worry about the vinegar smell - it will evaporate. The amount of vinegar can be 1:1 to water or as little as 1:4 to water (1 part vinegar, 4 parts water).
going into 2022 with wanting to clean my bed 😊 got everything already 😁
You're awesome
Thank you
Halo yuliya! You change my live for ever
Thank you for watching, Samantha! :)
I believe that a wet/dry shop vacuum would help too.