How to Clean a Soggy Memory Foam Mattress

The viscoelastic mattress is made with viscoelastic technology. As soon as the foam adjusts to your body temperature, it suddenly adheres to the contours of your body to reduce body aches, pressure sores, and correct body posture.

However, this mattress also has an open foam structure. Therefore, it can easily absorb moisture, water or liquid. And that’s what you want to avoid if you’re using a memory foam mattress. If you completely soak this mattress, it will be days before it dries completely. And this is plenty of time for unwanted mold and mildew to settle in your bed.

When your memory foam mattress gets soaked for some reason, here are some of the things you should do:

1. Immediately clean your mattress. Press your palms against the surface of the mattress to remove as much of the excess moisture and liquid as you can. You can also try using an absorbent towel while pressing down on the mattress to better absorb moisture.

2. If there are stains, prepare a natural cleaning solution. Mix a cup of lemon juice and a cup of warm water. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the solution on the affected area. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes while you work on the rest of the mattress.

3. Take your mattress outside, preferably in a sunny spot to continue your ministrations. When you have extracted all the water you can, immediately sprinkle baking soda. This will prevent the mattress from producing a musty odor and will also help absorb excess moisture.

4. Outside air and sun will help dry completely, but apply your own drying techniques as well. Put an electric fan nearby and let the air from the fan dry it. Also use a hair dryer to dry very soggy parts. Do this for at least an hour until the mattress is relatively dry.

You probably know by now that it’s not easy to remove stains, odor, and moisture from a memory foam. That is why it is advisable to buy a mattress protector that can help repel excess moisture.

So follow these steps to get rid of moisture from memory foam mattress. Make sure the mattress is completely dry before transferring it to your room and using it.