We all have seen molds and mildew growing in almost every other house, but what we don't know is the fact that they can also grow on our mattress. Moulds require a humid, warm and dark condition to develop and grow. One might think, how mattresses are a breeding ground for mould. Well, mattresses are where perspiration occurs and not only that if you have kids or pets then spills and peeing adds in making it hydrated.

However, you should not worry as you are not alone in this. People usually clean or change their bedsheets after 5 days or a week, and that is sufficient time for mould to grow and multiply. If your bedding is made up of wood, then the moulds can easily spread to other surfaces as well. Hence, it becomes integral to remove mould through mattress steam cleaning at the earliest before it can make irreparable damage;-

So, How Do We Remove Them? 

Let's Find Out:

1.    Firstly, thoroughly vacuum your mattress. Do this on both the sides of the mattress. After vacuuming make sure to carefully dispose of the vacuum's dust as you don't want the mold's spores spreading any further.

2.    Make a mixture of rubbing alcohol and warm water, using a piece of cloth or rag. Dampen the rag and apply the mixture all over the mouldy area. Make sure to cover more area as the mould could also be at places it is yet not visible.

3.    Rinse the area with warm water, don't do it directly else you will only be adding extra moisture to the matress, which is only going to worsen the conditions. Instead, use a piece of cloth, soak it in water and wring it properly and then rinse the mattress.

4.    After rinsing the mattress, make sure to disinfect the mattress. For this it is advised to choose the disinfectant carefully with reference to the fabric and material of the mattress.

5.    After completing all the steps, make sure to dry your mattress in direct sunlight as this will completely dry off your mattress. It will remove all the moisture as well as kill any existing bacteria. You can check our blog How Is Same Day Mattress Cleaning A Beneficial Service Facility?

Mold exposure can cause various external as well as internal diseases, it can cause skin infections, rashesh, redness, swelling as well as various respiratory diseases. Whenever you see traces of mould, it is wiser to treat them right after. There are various precautionary steps that one could take to avoid the growth of mould some of which are:

• Humidity aids in mould growth, in order to prevent this use a dehumidifier. This machine will help in reducing the amount of moisture from air.
• Proper flow of air is an important factor in preventing mould growth. Even when going away, turn your air flow machines or air conditioners with time controllers.
•    Let the bottom side of your mattress breathe too.

If you are too busy to do all of these, then invest in a latex mattress as these mattresses are naturally mould resistant. You can also get in touch with professional Mattress Cleaning Perth experts , who can assist you with a thoroughly cleaned mattress without adieu.