Sleep Better With A Fresh & Clean Mattress

Why wasn’t I doing this sooner? I used to work for a commercial cleaning company doing inspections – so I know what is out there. But I thought, I am clean – well things can always be cleaner and fresher. That is what this Mattress Spray will do.

What is Lurking in Your Mattress?

There are a number of common unpleasant things you are sleeping with every night. No, I am not referring to your partner. I am referring to all the nasty things in/on your mattress.

Let’s start with ALLERGENS. Allergens would be something that can cause an allergic reaction in you. Common ones would be dust mites, dead skin cells from pets, bugs/insects. These can all lead to allergies and/or asthma.

Speaking of pet dead skin cells lets move to human DEAD SKIN CELLS. Humans shed 30, 000 to 40, 000 skin cells every day. That’s a nice thought when we think about our skin rejuvenating and looking fresh. It is a disgusting thought when we think where do those skin cells go. A large amount of those skin cells will end up in our bedding and mattress.

What's the Deal With Night Sweats Under 40?

To mix with that, SWEAT and a lot of it ends up in our mattress. I don’t know about you but just sleeping – I am a sweater sleeper! The heat and sweat can make for a perfect environment for bacteria.

BACTERIA is yet another nasty lurking in our mattresses. Drooling, accidents – bodily fluids – need I say more?

FOOD can end up in our bedding. Even those who do not eat in bed you can unknowingly transfer crumbs there. Eating a snack in your jammies or wearing socks to bed that you have walked through the house with can do it. These crumbs can provide food for microorganisms and bacteria.

CHEMICALS in my mattress – say it isn’t so. If you were aware of this when mattress shopping and purchased a natural/organic mattress – I applaud you. I definitely will next time. For those of us that didn’t, here are some of the chemicals that can be lurking in your mattress. Flame retardants, formaldehyde, and benzene have been found in some mattresses.

Finally, I will bring up FUNGAL SPORES. These are can appear in synthetic and feather type bedding.

What I do to limit the nastiness that can lurk in a mattress?

DIY Natural Mattress Spray

While this spray can’t cure everything. This Natural Spray will absorb odors, deter dust mites and bacteria. And the process after the spray will eliminate a number of the other nasties too.

This mattress spray is so easy to make and is all natural. I love essential oils and the positive uses and effects of them. To make the MATTRESS SPRAY you will need the following:

  • Distilled Water
  • White Vinegar
  • Essential Oils – Lavender, Eucalyptus & Peppermint
  • Spray Bottle(preferably glass)
  • Label to adhere to bottle

Why these ingredients?

Eucalyptus oil contains substances that kill bacteria. It also may kill some viruses and fungi. It is a disinfectant with a fresh clean smell.

Lavender oil contains antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial and deodorizing properties with a beautiful relaxing scent.

Peppermint oil is a pest deterrent, surface cleaner and air freshener. It also can be used as an antiseptic because it helps reduce bacteria, fungus and microorganisms.

White vinegar (Acetic acid) can destroy some bacteria and viruses as well as act as a disinfectant.

Natural Mattress Spray Recipe:

1 cup Distilled Water

1 cup White Vinegar

8 drops each of Lavender, Eucalyptus, Peppermint

Add to spray bottle and shake.

Here is the best way I found to use the spray. Remove all sheets and pillows from your bed. Spray the entire mattress. Let dry. This works great as the mattress has time to fully dry while your sheets are in the wash. After the mattress has dried vacuum the mattress. You can use the vacuum attachment hose or I just hoist the upright on the mattress and do a thorough vacuuming. This step is very important as you are vacuuming up all the dust mites, skin cells etc.

When the mattress is dry and vacuuming has been completed – make your bed and enjoy a wonderful nights sleep!

Watch for my upcoming sleepy time essential oil sprays.