Cleaning a stained mattress

My mattress has yellowed. Is there a way to clean the staining off?

Asked by Carherine on 1st Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"1. Take a good laundry liquid cleaner and drop a splodge on the stain.
2..Take a sponge scrubber and scrub all around.
3. Leave it to soak there for 5 mins.
4. Scrub around again with a wet/damp sponge scrubber.
3. Take a damp cloth and wipe off the stain.
4. Rinse and repeat as required until good enough."
Answered on 5th Apr 2024 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
"This is where always having bicarbonate of soda in your caddy pays off. I have great success by making a paste of soda crystals or powder with hydrogen peroxide. I usually apply a very thin layer to the stain and then leave for no more than 20 minutes (at an absolute push I wouldn't leave it linger more than half an hour). Then I just use a damp cloth and with circular motions try to wipe the paste up and out of the fibres. It works well if the stain hasn't set in. If it has set in then consider re-trying. Other than this it's all I can think of. K."
Answered on 15th Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"yes I have a solution called warhammer which can clean this stain"
Answered on 23rd Mar 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"Water and bicarbonate of soda. Place bicarbonate over yellow stains, then add a small amount of water to bicarbonate, let it fizz up, leave for half hour then hoover away powder. Clean with a damp cloth and stain should be removed"
Answered on 19th Nov 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Hi,
The answer is a yes and no because stain removal is hard to gauge without running some tests. Mattress clean tends to be more for freshening up and getting out built up bad odour."
Answered on 2nd Dec 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"I would recommend bicarbonate of soda,white vinegar,hot soapy water"
Answered on 29th Mar 2024 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"The best way to clean a mattress is elbow grease firstly then if you have a steamer use it"
Answered on 9th Feb 2024 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Oh no, yellow stains on a mattress can be frustrating! You can try a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and mild dish soap. Dab the solution onto the stained areas and let it sit for a while. Then, gently blot the area with a clean cloth. Remember to test the solution on a small, inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't damage the mattress. Good luck, and I hope your mattress looks good as new! 🌟💤"
Answered on 9th Apr 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"A professional carpet cleaner with a hand held attachment would be perfect to clean mattresses. Also a steam cleaner would work well."
Answered on 16th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Mix baking soda salt and water in a paste. rub the stain with the paste, leave for about 30 minutes then wipe with a damp cloth"
Answered on 2nd Apr 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
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