How to properly wash a waterproof mattress topper in the washing machine and by hand?

A waterproof mattress topper is capable of keeping the mattress clean and extending its life.

But protecting the mattress from dirt, the mattress topper very quickly becomes covered with stains of various origins.

Knowledge of how to properly wash a waterproof mattress topper will help preserve its appearance and useful properties, and extend its service life.

Is it possible?

To maintain the appearance of the product, experts recommend washing the mattress protection at least twice a year.

Both hand and machine wash allowed... You can clarify which cleaning option is recommended for a specific product on the manufacturer's label.

In the absence of such information, the most gentle, gentle manual mode is selected for washing. Before starting washing, all stains are removed from the mattress topper. Read more about washing mattress toppers here.

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Correct machine wash will allow you to achieve perfect cleanliness and freshness of the mattress topper, while maintaining its moisture-repellent properties.

Algorithm of actions:

1. We load the mattress protection into the drum of the washing machine.
2. We set the water temperature to 30-40C.
3. Fill in the correct detergent (liquid gel for delicate fabrics).
4. Disable spin mode
5. We press start.
6. After the end of washing, the protection must be immediately removed from the drum of the washing machine and laid out to dry.

The video will tell you how to wash a mattress topper in a washing machine:

Manually

A delicate wash will help restore the original appearance of the waterproof mattress topper.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Warm water is taken into the bath (temperature is not higher than 40C).
2. A cap of liquid detergent or gel for washing delicate items is dissolved in water.
3. Soak the mattress protector in soapy water for one to two hours (the fabric should be completely covered).
4. Periodically, the mattress topper is turned over, slightly squeezed, crumpled.
5. After washing, the product is thoroughly rinsed in cool water, laid out on a horizontal surface to dry.

During hand washing, do not rub, pull or twist the fabric too much. Such actions can deform the protection.

Features of washing products from different materials and fillers

Depending on the material of manufacture, experts note some rules and features of washing mattress protection.

Cotton

Natural cotton mattress covers can be washed both by hand and in the washing machine. The main condition is the correct temperature regime.

For washing, you can use powders for delicate fabrics or baby clothes. If, after washing, the cotton filler of the mattress topper has strayed into small lumps, manual shaking of the product will help to correct the situation.

Microfiber

The practical, durable fiber is perfectly washable both by hand and in the washing machine.

Washing features:

• water temperature 40-60 ° С;
• the use of dry powders is allowed;
• rinsing with fabric softener is allowed.

Bamboo

Careful mattress topper with bamboo fiber filling wash, adhering to the following rules:

• water temperature is not higher than 40C;
• drying in an automatic dryer, near open heat sources is prohibited;
• the bamboo mattress topper must not be ironed;
• it is strictly forbidden to use bleaches, stain removers.

Feather and down

Protection for the mattress with down filling, feather is washed very carefully. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the washing mode (hand or machine) indicated on the tag.

The following recommendations will help to avoid the problem of lumped filler:

1. The protection for the mattress with down is erased only with liquid detergents for woolen, delicate fabrics.
2. Machine wash is possible only if the drum of the washing machine is designed for a load of 7 kg (less volume is fraught with overloading the machine).
3. For down, only a delicate washing mode without spinning is allowed.
4. The mattress protector is washed separately from other items.
5. Special balls (or tennis balls) put together with the mattress topper in the drum of the washing machine will help prevent the problem of fluff knocked into lumps.
6. It is forbidden to use fabric softeners in washing (they stick together delicate down and feathers).

Wool

Soft, warm wool mattress covers are most in demand in the winter season. It is easy to care for them, subject to certain rules:

1. Wool mattress toppers can only be washed by hand (machine washable only in exceptional cases).
2. Water temperature for washing - no higher than 30C.
3. When choosing a detergent, it is necessary to ensure that lanolin is indicated in the composition.
4. The wool mattress topper must not be wrung out in the washing machine or dried in an automatic machine. To maintain its shape, the product is wrung out only by hand, with gentle movements.
5. Dry the mattress protection only in the horizontal plane.
6. It is strictly forbidden to use stain removers with chlorine and lye.
7. Experts do not recommend processing the protection for the wool mattress with steam, ironing.

Coconut

It is strictly forbidden to wash a waterproof mattress topper with coconut filling (the requirement applies to both hand and machine wash).

Ignoring this rule will result in permanent damage to the product., elimination of all its moisture-absorbing properties.

Clean this type of protection on the mattress only in a dry way or give it to dry cleaning.

Holofiber

The mattress topper with artificial filler (holofiber, synthetic winterizer, hallcon) is washed both by hand and in the washing machine.

Particular attention should be paid to the mattress cover. Depending on what material it is sewn from, the washing mode and water temperature are selected.

Jacquard-satin

Very delicate, delicate jacquard-satin requires special care.

Washing features:

• machine wash is allowed only on delicate cycle;
• it is forbidden to use aggressive bleaches and conditioners;
• the temperature of the water for washing cannot exceed 30C;
• machine wash is possible only if the spin is turned off;
• ironing is allowed only from the wrong side at a low temperature.

Antibacterial

The special antibacterial impregnation of the mattress topper can easily withstand up to hundreds of wash cycles.

Removing stains

Before sending the mattress topper to the wash, it is necessary to remove the stains. Depending on the nature of the origin of the spot, the necessary agent is selected.

Urine

Fresh dirt can be easily washed off under cool running water.

You will have to work on old, ingrained spots using special means:

1. Freshly squeezed juice of one lemon is mixed with a spoonful of salt. The resulting solution is carefully applied to the stain and the product is left alone for several hours.

   After the pollution is wiped with a damp sponge and the mattress topper is sent to the wash.

2. The stain is treated with liquid soap. Thirty minutes later, wash the stain in warm water.
3. Two tablespoons of vinegar is applied to the stain. After ten minutes, the product is washed in warm water with the addition of washing powder.

Coffee and tea

Vinegar quickly removes yellowish brown stains from coffee or tea. It is enough to moisten a cotton sponge with vinegar, apply it to the stain and leave for fifteen to twenty minutes. After the product is washed as usual.

Blood

The main rule to remember is that blood stains from the mattress topper must be removed immediately after they appear.

Fat

Traces of fat from the mattress topper can be removed in the following way:

1. Sprinkle starch, salt or talcum powder (optional) on the stain. The absorbent powder absorbs grease particles very quickly, leaving no trace of the stain.
2. Treat the stain with a soft sponge and liquid dishwashing liquid. If the stain does not come off the first time, repeat the procedure.

Make-up traces

Alcohol or acetone will help to quickly remove stains from cosmetics on the mattress topper.

What needs to be done:

• soak a cotton swab with alcohol and apply it to the stain;
• after five minutes, if the stain has not disappeared, change the cotton wool to a new one.

From wax

Candle marks can be removed by following a series of simple steps:

• scrape off wax particles from the mattress topper with the blunt side of a knife or scissors;
• cover the remaining greasy wax stain with a paper napkin, iron it with a hot iron;
• we wash the mattress toppers in the usual way.

How to dry properly?

Proper drying is a guarantee that the mattress topper will retain its shape and appearance. The main thing to remember is a wet product must not be hung out to dry on a rope.

The waterproof mattress cover is dried for a long time. It is very important to dry the product to the end, otherwise the mattress protection will start to sag, deform, and a very unpleasant odor and stains will appear.

Advice

1. The faster you start removing stains from the mattress topper, the more chances you have to achieve a perfect cleanliness result.
2. Air conditioning or active air circulation from an open window will help speed up the drying process.
3. It is not recommended to use dry abrasive powders for washing mattress protectors.
4. It is strictly forbidden to twist or wring out the mattress covers in the washing machine.
5. It is not recommended to wash the waterproof mattress topper with other things (especially from rough fabrics or with fasteners).
6. You can use grated laundry soap instead of liquid laundry detergent.
7. With the combined composition of the mattress topper filler, the washing mode is selected according to the predominant component.

Conclusion

Adhering to the simple recommendations for the correct washing of a waterproof mattress topper, you can achieve an ideal cleanliness result, while maintaining the shape and useful properties of the product.