News India Live, Digital Desk: We all spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, but we often pay the least attention to the cleanliness of the mattress on which we sleep. Sometimes tea or coffee gets spilled on it, and sometimes it gets stains due to children. Apart from this, the smell of sweat and dust keeps spoiling it from within.

Now the problem is that the mattress cannot be machine washed like a blanket. What should be done in such situation? Don’t panic, today we are going to tell you 3 such ‘genius hacks’ which will make your mattress shine like new without any big expense and its smell will also disappear.

1. Baking Soda: The easiest remedy to remove bad odor
There is nothing better than ‘baking soda’ to remove the strange smell of humidity or sweat that settles in the mattress. Simply take some baking soda in a strainer and sprinkle it thoroughly all over the mattress. If you also want a scent in your mattress, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (like lavender) to the baking soda. Leave it like this for at least 1 to 2 hours and then clean it with a vacuum cleaner. You will notice that all the foul smell has disappeared into the air.

2. Dish soap and white vinegar: Get rid of stubborn yellow stains
If there are yellow stains or food marks on your mattress, then you can use ‘white vinegar’ and ‘dish soap’ for this. Mix equal amounts of water and vinegar and fill it in a spray bottle. Spray a little of it on the stained area and rub gently. Keep in mind that the mattress should not be made too wet, otherwise it may rot from inside. Later, keep it under the fan or in the sun to dry.

3. Hydrogen peroxide: Effective for blood or stubborn stains
Many times such strong stains appear on the mattress which cannot be removed with ordinary soap. ‘Hydrogen peroxide’ proves to be very effective for this. Mix a little hydrogen peroxide and salt into a paste or spray it. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then clean it with an old cloth. It not only lightens the stains but also keeps the mattress free from germs.

A handy tip: prevention is the best cure
These cleaning methods will keep your mattress shining, but if you want to save your effort, always use a good mattress protector. It is waterproof and does not allow stains and odors to penetrate.

So next time you change the bedsheet, take a look at the mattress also and make it a little fresh. Good hygiene is essential for good sleep!