What Happens Throughout the Mattress Steam Cleaning Process?

We try our best to keep a new mattress looking clean and feeling fresh once we purchase it. However, over time, there can be a few unlucky spills or incidents that leave stains. Dead skin cells can accumulate on an unclean mattress and attract dust mites. Such conditions may also encourage the growth of mould.

A mattress is difficult to clean since we can't use a lot of water without running the danger of damaging it. Because of this, steam cleaning is a great technique to thoroughly clean a mattress without oversaturating it.

Here in this article, we have explained what exactly happens when our best mattresscleaning Brisbane carry out the mattress steam cleaning process.

Vacuum

We start by giving the mattress a good vacuum in order for the steam cleaner to work effectively. We use a powerful vacuum, ideally one that has an upholstery tool attached. To make sure all dirt, dust, and debris are out, we pay close attention to seam holes, corners, and crevices.

A dirty mattress can be challenging to steam clean and frequently results in a mess. If there are a lot of germs or dead skin cells present, adding moisture may promote the growth of mould or mildew, so be careful.

There are many top-notch steam cleaners available in the market. However, if you are going to buy a steam cleaner, we strongly advise picking one that you can use inside the house. An effective approach to sterilise and deep clean floors, even tile floors, is steam cleaning.

Choosing a Steam Cleaner

Don't worry if we don't own a steam cleaner or don't intend to buy one. One can be available for rent at a nearby hardware store. If we can't find a steam cleaner, we can alternatively use a clothes steamer or even an iron with a steam setting.

We then choose a steam cleaner that can be heated to 212 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit since that is what matters. Bed bugs, dust mites, and germs can all be killed by high temperatures.

Get The Steam Cleaner Started

We fill the reservoir with water as instructed to start the steam. Since distilled water lacks minerals, it is advised to use it instead of tap water. This will stop the steamer from accumulating limescale and other minerals.

The steamer needs to be plugged into an outlet, turned on, and given time to heat. Before we begin, read the manual if we are unfamiliar with steam cleaners. This makes sure we're using it properly.

Steam The Top

Holding the steamer an inch or two above the mattress will keep it at a safe distance. We then apply the steam after that, working our way across the mattress starting at the top. We continue steaming in parts so that we can more easily identify the areas we have already cleaned.

To guarantee a thorough clean, we move slowly. The mattress should only be softly damp, not soaked, so we keep the steam low. We may use an upholstery attachment or lower the dial to regulate the steam. A cushion on these aids in absorbing extra moisture.

Steam The Sides

We then move the focus to the sides of the mattress after steam cleaning the top. We glide the steam head around the sidewalls while keeping it vertical. Washing the sides will aid in eradicating bacteria, dust mites, or bed bugs that may be hiding in the wrinkles of the seams.

If the mattress has two sides, we would flip it over to clean the other side. To prevent getting it dirty again, we make sure the top is completely dry before turning it over.

Dry

Let the mattress completely dry for at least two to four hours, depending on how much steam we used. We open the windows if there are any in the space to let some fresh air in. The mattress will dry more quickly as a result.

Running a fan that is pointed towards the mattress will also help the process a little. We put a heater at a safe distance from the mattress if it's freezing outside. In these circumstances, heat will help it dry more quickly than cool temps.

The sun will quickly dry the mattress if we can transfer it outside. Any possible mould or bacteria will be further killed by the powerful rays. This will lessen the likelihood of mouldy mattress odour.

Make the bed

We then make the bed with fresh linens once the mattress is dry. Before putting on sheets, we make sure the bed is totally dry. To check that the mattress is dry, our experts feel it several times.

The mattress shouldn't take too long to dry because steam cleaning uses less water than other techniques. Nevertheless, we strongly advise you to complete the task in the morning.

Thus, this is all that happens when a professional steam cleans a mattress. To know more about mattress mouldremoval methods and otherwise, feel free to call us and book an appointment.