The 2026 Ultimate Guide to Mattress Hygiene Keeping Your Bed Fresh, Clean and Smelling Grand

Your mattress puts in a full shift every night, love. It handles sweat, crumbs, pets, midnight snacks, toddlers, emotional breakdowns and the occasional brew spill. So giving it proper care is not optional. It is essential if you want it to look good, last longer and not pong like an old gym bag.

In true Funkybedz fashion, here is your no nonsense Yorkshire guide to keeping your mattress fresh, fabulous and fit for years. No judgement. No faff. Just good old common sense sprinkled with a bit of cheek.

Why Mattress Hygiene Matters More Than Ever

You would not go a year without washing your bedsheets. At least I hope not. But mattresses are often forgotten until they start reminding you with smells, stains or suspicious noises.

Good hygiene means a healthier sleep, fewer allergies, a nicer smelling room and a mattress that lasts up to twice as long. And with mattresses being proper investments, especially the fancy ottoman beds and luxury upholstered beds we sell, you want your money to stretch as far as your morning yawns.

How Often Should You Clean Your Mattress

If you are the type who thinks flipping a mattress counts as cleaning it, you might want to sit down. Ideally, you should give your mattress a light clean every month and a serious deep clean every six months. If you have pets or kids or enjoy crisps in bed, best to bump that up a bit.

Your Step by Step Mattress Freshening Routine

Vacuum First Like You Mean It

Before you start throwing products around, grab your hoover. A proper vacuum helps remove dust mites, skin flakes, crumbs and anything else that has made a home in your mattress. Use the upholstery attachment for best results.

Spot Clean Any Stains

Tea stains, makeup smudges, “oopsie” spills from the kids. Life happens. Mix warm water with a bit of mild detergent, dab on the stain and blot. No scrubbing unless you want it to spread like gossip in a small village.

Deodorise With Baking Soda

The magic powder of the cleaning world. Sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda across the whole mattress. Leave it for a few hours. Hoover it up. Enjoy the fresh, clean scent of victory.

Let It Breathe

If the weather is nice, open the windows wide. Sunlight helps kill bacteria and fresh air works wonders. Just do not leave it in direct sunlight too long or it could fade.

Flip and Rotate

Most modern mattresses do not need flipping, but rotating 180 degrees every few months helps even out wear. If it is a double sided mattress, flipping is still a win.

The Best Products for Mattress Care

You do not need a cupboard full of chemicals. Simple and natural is usually best. Here are the essentials:

• Baking soda for deodorising
• Mild detergent for stains
• White vinegar for tough odours
• Essential oils for a subtle scent
• A proper mattress protector

A mattress protector is basically armour for your bed. It keeps out spills, sweat and grime. And when paired with our beautiful fabric beds or wooden bed frames, it helps maintain freshness for years.

When It Is Time to Replace Your Mattress

Even with perfect care, nothing lasts forever. If your mattress is sagging, lumpy, noisy, smelly or older than your teenager, it is probably time to treat yourself. Have a browse through our mattress collection and upgrade to something worthy of your lovely bones.

Mattress Hygiene Tips for Different Lifestyles

For Allergy Sufferers

Use hypoallergenic protectors, clean your bedding weekly and hoover the mattress monthly to reduce dust mites.

For Pet Owners

Brush pets before they hop in bed with you and use a waterproof protector. Accidents happen but smells do not have to stay.

For Families With Kids

Keep stain remover handy, rotate more often and choose mattresses with breathable, washable covers.

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