5 Most effective Tips to Maintain the Hygiene of a Mattress

If you are really fond of cleanliness, hygiene and want a flawless skin then this is for you. Yes, if proper hygiene of the bed and the mattress is not maintained one may get worst pimples and acne as well. And there is more to it, one may even get asthma and eczema. I must tell you that hygiene forms two third of our health. Always keep in mind that the one, who maintains cleanliness keeps away the diseases.Your body is your most priceless possession so one must take care of it. Keeping the mattress clean will keep you healthy and benefit your life as well.

We spend about one-third of our life sleeping, that is if one lives for 75 years, 25 years are spent in bed. The mattresses on which we sleep appears to be soft and is comfy but the hidden part is that, over the years of usage it becomes an abode to fungal spores, bacteria, dust mites and dead skin cells. Shocking huh!
Today I am going to share with you the best ways to care for your bed and the mattress which can enhance your health apart from providing a comfortable sleep.

1. Allow the mattress to breathe in sunshine

The ultraviolet rays of the sun are not good for the skin but, they turn out to be a very good disinfectants as they are able to kill a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and even the dust mites, which are proven to be the key allergens to trigger the allergy illness like asthma and eczema. At least once a month, on a dry sunny day let the mattress get enough sunlight. It will not only help the mattress to last longer but also disinfect to a large extent.

2. Restrain the Allergens

You may always try the following method during the months when there is not the adequate amount of sunshine. We can clean the mattress in a very simple way with an ingredient that is easily found in the kitchen.
Baking soda, is the perfect solution to clean the mattress and can be used regularly for cleaning as it has the ability to kill bacteria and helps in removing odours as well as stains.

- What all we Require

                             baking soda - 500g

                             essential oil

essential oils

                             vacuum cleaner

Mix your favourite essential oil in baking soda.

The best examples of essential oils for disinfecting would be:-
                                  tea tree

                                  peppermint

                                  lemon

                                  eucalyptus

                                  pine
                                  cinnamon

- Procedure

Sprinkle the baking soda and the essential oil mixture on one side of the mattress evenly. Leave it for two to two and a half hours.

- Vacuum it

Use a vacuum to remove the baking soda completely.

In this way you will get rid of the dirt bacteria and moisture. Very effective in the weather when adequate amount of sunlight is not available.

3. Avoid pets in the Bedroom

I do understand for many, pets may be like completing your family or best friends and many of you must be saying to them "I will be back soon", when you leave the house. But, try to understand that they shed fur and skin cells too, promoting dust mites population. They may also aggravate allergies and asthma.

So please try to keep them away from the bedroom.

4. Wash Bedding Frequently

The feeling is really amazing when one gets the fresh and clean bedsheets. We sleep much better on the fresh bedding. So try to keep the bedding fresh as much as possible.
Are you aware when you are ill and lying on bed, what happens to your bedding? The flu viruses get on to your bedsheets and stay alive for 48 hours. So one really needs to disinfect and clean. A temperature above 50 degrees Celsius is required to kill mites, viruses and other microorganisms. After washing, if possible allow the bedding to dry in the sun. Bedsheets, blankets and pillow covers should ideally be washed every 7 to 10 days. If anyone of your family members is ill and lying on bed, please wash their bedsheets and towels daily for speedy recovery as well as for your better health.

5. Take care when Shifting

Ready to move? So you have started with the packing and must be really very busy with it. Do remember, when you shift from one home to another, the mattress must be properly moved. First of all make sure the mattress is 100% dry. It is a good idea to place it in direct sunlight for few hours. Do cover you mattresses with a plastic to barrier them from the outside environment. This will help the dirt and water off them.

Following the above mentioned steps will definitely give you a better health.