How to properly wash a waterproof mattress cover in a washing machine and by hand?

A waterproof mattress cover can keep your mattress clean and extend its lifespan.

But while protecting the mattress from dirt, the mattress cover very quickly becomes covered with stains of various origins.

Knowing how to properly wash a waterproof mattress cover will help preserve its appearance and useful properties, and extend its service life.

Is it possible?

To maintain the appearance of the product, experts recommend washing the mattress protector at least twice a year.

Both hand and machine wash allowed. You can find out which cleaning option is recommended for a particular product on the manufacturer’s label.

In the absence of such information, the most gentle, gentle manual mode is chosen for washing. Before you start washing, remove all stains from the mattress cover. Read more about washing mattress covers Here.

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Proper machine washing will ensure that the mattress cover is perfectly clean and fresh, while maintaining its moisture-repellent properties.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Load the mattress protector into the drum of the washing machine.
2. We set the water temperature to 30-40C.
3. Fill in the correct detergent (liquid gel for delicate fabrics).
4. Disable spin mode
5. We press start.
6. After finishing washing, the protection must be immediately removed from the washing drum and laid out to dry.

This video will show you how to wash a mattress cover in a washing machine:

Manually

Delicate washing will help restore the waterproof mattress cover to its original appearance.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Warm water is drawn into the bath (temperature no higher than 40C).
2. Dissolve a capful of liquid detergent or gel for washing delicate items in water.
3. Soak the mattress protector in soapy water for one to two hours (the fabric should be completely covered).
4. Periodically, turn the mattress pad over, lightly wring it out, and knead it.
5. After washing, the product is thoroughly rinsed in cool water and laid out on a horizontal surface to dry.

During hand washing, do not rub, pull or twist the fabric too much. Such actions can deform the protection.

Features of washing products made from different materials and fillers

Depending on the material of manufacture, experts note some rules and features of washing mattress protectors.

Cotton

Natural cotton mattress covers can be washed either by hand or in a washing machine. The main condition is the correct temperature.

For washing, you can use powders for delicate fabrics or children's clothes. If after washing the cotton filling of the mattress cover has formed into small lumps, manual shaking of the product will help correct the situation.

Microfiber

Practical, wear-resistant fiber is perfectly washable both by hand and in the washing machine.

Washing features:

• water temperature 40-60°C;
• the use of dry powders is allowed;
• Rinsing with fabric softener is allowed.

Bamboo

Low-maintenance mattress cover with bamboo fiber filling washed, adhering to the following rules:

• water temperature not higher than 40C;
• Drying in an automatic dryer or near open heat sources is prohibited;
• the bamboo mattress cover cannot be ironed;
• It is strictly forbidden to use bleaches or stain removers.

Feather and down

Protectors for mattresses filled with down and feathers are washed very carefully. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding the washing mode (hand or machine) indicated on the tag.

The following recommendations will help you avoid the problem of lumpy filler:

1. Wash down mattress protectors only with liquid detergents for woolen and delicate fabrics.
2. Machine washing is possible only if the washing drum is designed for a load of 7 kg (a smaller volume can overload the machine).
3. For down, only delicate washing without spinning is allowed.
4. Mattress protectors are washed separately from other items.
5. Special balls (or tennis balls) placed together with a mattress pad in the drum of the washing machine will help prevent the problem of fluff clumped into clumps.
6. The use of fabric softeners in washing is prohibited (they stick together delicate down and feathers).

Wool

Soft, warm wool mattress covers are most in demand in the winter season. They are easy to care for, provided you follow some rules:

1. Wool mattress covers should only be washed by hand (machine washing is possible only in exceptional cases).
2. The water temperature for washing is not higher than 30C.
3. When choosing a detergent, you must ensure that lanolin is included in the composition.
4. A wool mattress cover cannot be wrung out in the washing machine or dried in an automatic machine. To maintain its shape, the product is pressed only by hand, using gentle movements.
5. Dry the mattress protector only in a horizontal plane.
6. It is strictly forbidden to use stain removers with chlorine and lye.
7. Experts do not recommend steaming wool mattress protectors or ironing them.

Coconut

The waterproof mattress cover with coconut filling is strictly prohibited from washing (the requirement applies to both hand and machine washing).

Ignoring this rule will lead to final damage to the product., eliminating all its moisture-absorbing properties.

This type of mattress protection can only be cleaned using a dry method or taken to dry cleaning.

Holofiber

A mattress cover with artificial filling (holofiber, synthetic padding, hollcon) can be washed both by hand and in a washing machine.

You should pay special attention to the mattress cover. Depending on what material it is made of, the washing mode and water temperature are selected.

Jacquard-satin

Very soft, delicate jacquard satin requires special care.

Washing features:

• Machine washable only on delicate cycle;
• It is prohibited to use aggressive bleaches and conditioners;
• the water temperature for washing cannot exceed 30C;
• Machine washing is possible only if the spin is turned off;
• Ironing is allowed only from the reverse side at a low temperature.

Antibacterial

The special antibacterial impregnation of the mattress cover can easily withstand up to hundreds of washing cycles.

Removing stains

Before you put the mattress cover in the wash, you need to remove the stains. Depending on the nature of the stain, the necessary remedy is selected.

Urine

Fresh stains can be easily washed off under cool running water.

You will have to work on old, stubborn stains using special products:

1. Freshly squeezed juice of one lemon is mixed with a spoon of salt. The resulting solution is carefully applied to the stain and the product is left alone for several hours.

   Afterwards, wipe the dirt with a damp sponge and put the mattress cover in the wash.

2. The stain is treated with liquid soap. After thirty minutes, the stain is washed off in warm water.
3. Apply two tablespoons of table vinegar to the stain. After ten minutes, the product is washed in warm water with the addition of washing powder.

Coffee and tea

Yellowish-brown stains from coffee or tea can be removed very quickly by vinegar. It is enough to moisten a cotton sponge with vinegar, apply it to the stain and leave for fifteen to twenty minutes. The product is then washed as usual.

Blood

The main rule to remember is that blood stains from the mattress cover must be removed immediately after they appear.

Fat

Traces of grease from the mattress cover can be removed in the following way:

1. Sprinkle starch, salt or talc (optional) onto the stain.The absorbent powder will very quickly absorb the grease particles and not a trace will remain of the stain.
2. Treat the stain with a soft sponge soaked in liquid dishwashing detergent. If the stain does not come off the first time, repeat the procedure.

Traces of cosmetics

Alcohol or acetone will help quickly remove makeup stains on a mattress cover.

What to do:

• soak a cotton swab in alcohol and apply it to the stain;
• after five minutes, if the stain has not disappeared, change the cotton wool for a new one.

From wax

Candle marks can be removed by following a number of simple steps:

• scrape off wax particles from the mattress cover with the blunt side of a knife or scissors;
• cover the remaining greasy wax stain with a paper napkin and iron it with a hot iron;
• We wash the mattress covers in the usual way.

How to dry it properly?

Proper drying is a guarantee that the mattress cover will retain its shape and appearance. The main thing to remember is a wet product should not be hung on a line to dry.

A waterproof mattress cover takes a long time to dry. It is very important to dry the product completely, otherwise the mattress protector will begin to rot, become deformed, and a very unpleasant odor and stains will appear.

Adviсe

1. The sooner you start removing stains from your mattress cover, the greater your chances of achieving perfect cleanliness.
2. Air conditioning or active air circulation from an open window will help speed up the drying process.
3. It is not recommended to use dry abrasive powders to wash mattress protectors.
4. It is strictly forbidden to twist or wring out mattress covers in the washing machine.
5. It is not recommended to wash the waterproof mattress cover with other things (especially those made of rough fabrics or with fasteners).
6. Instead of liquid laundry detergent, you can use grated laundry soap.
7. With a combined composition of mattress pad filler, the washing mode is selected according to the predominant component.

Conclusion

By following simple recommendations for proper washing of a waterproof mattress cover, you can achieve ideal cleanliness while maintaining the shape and beneficial properties of the product.