The TikTok Trick That Makes Removing Dirty Mattress Stains A Breeze

It's no surprise that mattresses are expensive, some costing well into the thousands. And seeing as we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping, it's crucial to maintain its cleanliness. Unfortunately, your coveted mattress can quickly accumulate stains from sweat, dirt, dead skin cells, and more. Does this mean it's time to throw your expensive mattress in the trash, adding to already overflowing landfills? Not at all. If you grab some Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean laundry detergent and OxiClean Laundry and Home Sanitizer powder, you'll have a spotless mattress without breaking the bank.

Combined, these two cleaning products become a strong stain remover your dirty mattress won't stand a chance against, revitalizing its dingy surface in no time. You can also use this hack if your pets have an accident on your mattress and leave behind unsightly stains. The options are endless, and you won't have to travel further than your laundry room.

With this handy tactic, you'll learn the best way to clean your mattress using Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean laundry detergent. You can also use OxiClean's name-brand detergent, but the former is more cost-effective. The second ingredient you need is OxiClean Laundry and Home Sanitizer powder. You'll need a bowl and some hot water. Depending on your preferred application method, you may also need a spray bottle. 

Begin by combining your liquid OxiClean laundry detergent with the powdered product. Mix just enough to clean the surface of your mattress (and if you mix too much, you can always use it in your laundry so nothing goes to waste). Next, begin adding hot water. You'll want the powdered OxiClean to completely dissolve in the mixture. You can add your mixture to a spray bottle and blot it with a microfiber cloth or apply it directly with a microfiber cloth. You don't want to saturate your mattress — you just want to use enough of the OxiClean mixture to remove those pesky surface stains.

So, does OxiClean actually work? Absolutely! And here's how. OxiClean is known to remove stubborn stains thanks to its stain-fighting ingredients to target these spots, including sodium carbonate and sodium percarbonate. Sodium carbonate, for example, softens water. This paves the way for crucial cleaning ingredients to remove dirt and any stuck-on stains. Any time you suspect your mattress has stains, defer to this hack for a spotless mattress time and time again.

OxiClean Laundry & Home Sanitizer powder has disinfecting properties. So you'll not only remove stains, but you'll rid your mattress of germs and viruses. However, OxiClean may alter the color of your sheets. Although it's traditionally safe for colors, not all color-treated garments are created equal. If you're worried about OxiClean affecting the color of your sheets, you can add a mattress protector as a barrier between your mattress and your linens, which will also protect your mattress from future stains. You can also try conducting a spot test by checking to see if OxiClean affects your sheets before using it on your mattress.