Besides washing our sheets weekly, here's what we are doing:
1. Spot Clean. Strip it and look for stains. If there are any, us an eco fabric spot cleaner or a little diluted mild soap. Clean and let dry. Even better--let it dry in the sun. The direct sunlight can naturally disinfect the mattress. We live upstairs in the duplex so I'm not dragging that thing outside. Though putting it in front the window will do the trick for a small spot. If you have a mattress cover, wash it. Also, wash and air out your pillows.
2. Flip and/or Rotate. Many mattresses don't let you flip, but if you can, mark the corners so that you can flip it one season, rotate the next so the head becomes the foot, flip the next, then rotate. If you can't do that, just rotate every season. It will help the mattress wear evenly and keep if lasting longer.
3. Freshen Up. Sprinkle baking soda over the mattress and let it sit for 15 minutes (longer if needed!). I've also heard that you can use lavender. Vacuum up the baking soda and the dust bunnies at the same time.
Do this once per season and your mattress will last longer and you'll breathe easier.
Peace!
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