What Makes A Specialty Mattress Vacuum Better For Cleaning Bed Stains

For many, getting into a bed made with freshly laundered linens might be one of life's greatest little pleasures. Then there are those who need to know that the bed itself is clean. How can anyone get a good night's sleep knowing that a few layers of cotton separate their body from things that shouldn't be there? Whether it's coffee with cream that inadvertently splashed one morning in a rush to work, sweat that seems impossible to manage without a temperature-controlled bed, medically prescribed hormones, or worse. Under those still-warm-to-the-touch, now-perfumed blankets, sheets, and pillowcases could lie a mattress covered with bed stains and the bacteria and dust mites that come with them. This is one reason why you should vacuum your mattress regularly, which cleaning experts recommend doing every three to six months. For a better clean, dedicated mattress vacuum can be a worthwhile investment because these handheld machines are light, portable, and designed with specialty features to make the process easier.

With prices on Amazon ranging from $45 for a standard HOLAYO Cordless Mattress Vacuum Cleaner to over $300 for a UZK Mattress Vacuum, there's specialty mattress vacuum for any budget. Covering the mattress with baking soda for 30 minutes without the protector (that should also go in the wash) and vacuuming with crevice attachments will help lift small stains, one of many baking soda cleaning hacks that are worth trying. But those who love a seriously clean home (or have seriously wretched discoloration) turn to specialty mattress vacuums, which some swear by for eradicating stains.

Many specialty mattress vacuums come with built-in heated cleaning, one of their best functions for getting rid of stubborn stains as well as odors. Some brands offer modes that steam only, wash, or wash and steam. If you have pets, you likely use your whole-house vacuum to regularly suction up fur and have a steam cleaner to take on the floors after they've been soiled. Both can be used on mattresses, but having a vacuum devoted solely to the mattress is always a good idea because you don't want to introduce unsanitary dander and muck to the bed.

Speaking of things you probably didn't know the vacuum cleaner could do: an added bonus to mattress vacuums is that they often sanitize surfaces with UV light, which can kill dust mites and bacteria, both of which are attracted by stains. If someone has been sick and recovered in bed, the UV light can also eradicate viruses. Some mattress vacuum models also come with HEPA filters to remove irritants that bother those with allergies or asthma. Specialty vacuums may include sensors to indicate when a mattress is dirty and to provide a cleanliness index number, and others might come with scented tablets to drop into the container to add a sleep-inducing fragrance.