What Happens When You Sprinkle Baking Soda on Your Mattress

4. Gentle on Fabrics

Unlike harsh chemicals or liquid cleaners that can damage fabric or foam, baking soda is gentle and won’t degrade the material. That makes it perfect for memory foam, pillow-top, and latex mattresses.

How to Use Baking Soda on Your Mattress

You’ll need:

• 1 cup of baking soda
• Optional: a few drops of essential oil (like lavender or eucalyptus)
• A sifter or fine-mesh strainer
• A vacuum with an upholstery attachment

Steps:

1. Remove all bedding and wash sheets and pillowcases.
2. Mix baking soda with a few drops of essential oil if you’d like a light scent.
3. Sprinkle evenly across the entire mattress surface using a sifter or strainer.
4. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes—an hour or more is even better.
5. Vacuum thoroughly using the upholstery attachment to remove all the baking soda.
6. Flip or rotate your mattress if recommended by the manufacturer, and repeat the process on the other side.

How Often Should You Do It?

For most people, a monthly sprinkle of baking soda is enough to maintain freshness. However, if you suffer from allergies or have pets that sleep on the bed, you might benefit from treating your mattress every two weeks.

Final Thoughts

Sprinkling baking soda on your mattress is an easy, affordable, and effective way to extend its life and improve your sleep environment. It tackles odors, moisture, and allergens without chemicals—making your bed a cleaner, healthier place to rest. So next time you change your sheets, take a few extra minutes to give your mattress a refreshing baking soda spa treatment.

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