How to Get Rid Of Oil Stains From the Mattress?
Mattress adds comfort and coziness to our relaxation and daily sleep. We need to take proper care of the mattress to maintain its quality and life and avoid any damage. Most mattresses are easy to clean and require less hard work to maintain but some mattresses can face a lot of staining problems. Staining on the mattress is not only limited to food spills or coffee tee staining but sometimes people spill oils of different kinds on the carpet. Olive oil moisturizing lotion and hair oil spillings can lead to a dirty stain. Oil stains on a mattress can create problems by trapping a lot of dirt and mud and leaving a black dark dirty stain. Oil stains if ignored can create permanent damage to your mattress. Follow this simple guide provided by us for Mattress Stain Removal.
Things you will Need
- Spare Clothes or cleaning papers
- Liquid soap or detergent
- Corn Starch or Baby powder
- Vacuum
- Water
Steps for Mattress Oil stain removal:
- Step 1: To get rid of old and stubborn oil stains you should first freshen the stain by pouring some glycerine. Spread the glycerine evenly on the oil stain and let it add liquidity to the old stain.
- Step 2: Dab the stain with a blotting paper firmly to make sure you absorb as much glycerine as possible. Repeat dabbing till all the excess glycerine is absorbed and the stain is oil-free.
- Step 3: Although extra glycerine is removed from the stain, it is still wet by oil, so use some cornstarch and pour it over the oil stain. Sprinkle enough amount of cornstarch and make sure it covers the stain completely. Leave the starch powder on the stain for an hour or two depending upon the intensity of the oil stain.
- Step 4: After an hour has passed bring your vacuum cleaner and attach an upholstery hose. Clean the stain and remove all the cornstarch present with the vacuum cleaner. Use the vacuum for complete mattress cleaning and remove all the dirt and starch left.
- Step 5: After the Mattress Cleaning, use a wet cloth rinsed in detergent water to rub the oil stain and wash it away completely. Rub the stain repeatedly with the cloth to get rid of the dirt trapped.
- Step 6: Use two towels to dry up the stain on the mattress. Press the towel above and below the mattress and press firmly. Keep pressing to absorb the water and detergent left in the mattress. Leave the mattress to dry naturally.
Read More: Useful Tips That You Should Never Forget While Mattress Cleaning.
