The memory foam mattress topper is not like an ordinary mattress topper which you can clean and wash using common practices. It requires you to have a little knowledge about the basic characteristics and care tactics about memory foam and what it requires to maintain it properly. That is why we have compiled some useful tips along with a simple yet beneficial process of completing your memory foam cleaning task in an easy way. Read this article carefully and you will know how to clean a memory foam mattress topper the right way.

Let’s start with the basic things you have to gather before starting your work. What you will need is:

+ A proper place to lay down the mattress for cleaning and drying

+ 2-3 clean and soft towel pieces or soft cotton cloth

+ Clothes Washing detergent/liquid-should be mild and non abrasive/damaging

+ Spray bottle to spray the detergent and spot cleaning

+ Vinegar

+ Handheld vacuum cleaner or full size vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment so that you can move the hose on the mattress topper.

+ Dryer or small fan

There could be two different conditions when you will need to clean your memory foam mattress topper. One of them is, when you are going to clean the topper only for regular maintenance and only need superficial cleaning and spot cleaning, while on the other side, you may need to wash it thoroughly after spilling some liquid on the mattress topper.

We’ll discuss both processes one by one.

Cleaning a memory foam mattress topper without washing it as a whole

If you need to clean the mattress topper without washing it as a whole, you can follow the following steps:

1. Vacuum cleaning phase

Remove the topper from your mattress and take it to a clean, dry and smooth surface, and spread it properly. The first thing that you must not forget to do, is to vacuum clean the mattress topper. It will help you remove the dust and any debris or dirt  that is there.

2. Spot cleaning phase

Next phase comprises of cleaning the dark or visible spots you can see, and need to remove. For this you can use white vinegar. Just dilute the vinegar with a little amount of water and rinse with the help of a soft cloth, gently, until the spot is removed completely. You may use borax or pet stain remover to clear away the spots.

3. Applying the detergent

After treating the spots and removing them, you need to apply cloth washing detergent or liquid diluted or mixed in water, don’t just spill all the liquid on the mattress topper, rather use a dry white damp cloth to apply the cleaning agent or use a spray bottle to apply it. This will help you to avoid seepage of detergent to the inner parts of the topper. Leave it for about 30 minutes. Make sure you are not using a low quality detergent or clothes washing liquid so that the topper will not lose its appearance and features.

4. Rinsing with water

After leaving it for the specified time, use a spray bottle to spray water on the surface and keep on rinsing with soft hands with the help of soft cloth or towel and water being sprayed on it. It will remove all the soapy layer or detergent from it. Dab the surface with an absorbent cloth.

Turn the mattress topper and clean the underside of the topper, using the same process as you did for the first one.

5. Blotting with dry cloth or towel pieces

Use a soft, absorbent piece of cloth or cotton towel to blot the excess of water from the surface of your mattress topper.

6. Air dry the mattress topper

After completing the whole cleaning procedure, leave the memory foam mattress topper in an airy room  with a fan over it, or use a handheld dryer to blow air all over the surface. This will facilitate the drying process. But never bring the dryer too close to the topper’s surface, as it will destroy its texture and affect its softness.

Cleaning the mattress topper when you need to wash it as a whole

If you have accidentally spilled some sort of colored liquid or juice or anything that has left a stain on the memory foam mattress topper of yours, you will need to wash it thoroughly. For this purpose you can follow the same steps as described for surface cleaning including, Vacuum cleaning and removal of dust and debris, Spot cleaning, Applying the detergent, etc.  After that, follow up with the next steps as given here:

Washing with water

You can wash the topper while keeping it on a clean and smooth surface. Make sure, you spread the topper straightly with no bump below it. Wash it thoroughly with cold water, and see if all detergent is washed away.

Rolling and draining excess water

Roll the topper inwards and press slightly to remove the excess water, but don’t squeeze or tumble dry.

Drying

Leave the topper to dry under shade with sufficient air blowing over it. You can also use a fan or dryer to blow air over the surface and facilitate the drying process.

Some tips to help you clean the memory foam topper in a better way

Sometimes people know how to clean the memory foam, but not sure how to do it safely and properly. Here are a few things you should always keep in mind:

+ Try to avoid using hydrogen peroxide directly on the surface of a memory foam topper as it destroys the texture and the color of the memory foam.

+ Always keep the dryer delivering hot air slightly away from the topper, so that it would not damage the surface cells.

+ Never dry the memory foam topper under intense and direct sunlight. Rather, keep it under the shade where there is a slight sunlight and plenty of dry air coming through. Or you can keep it when the heat of the sunlight becomes lesser as compared to the peak hours at noon.

+ Always make sure your memory foam topper has got completely dried. Otherwise, if there is a slight mist or moisture left behind, it may develop mildew.

+ Always keep in mind that you don’t have to wriggle or squeeze or tumble dry or machine wash your memory foam mattress topper as it will ruin the consistency and you will lose your mattress topper.

+ Never use hot water to wash or clean the memory foam

Finally, I hope that this article gives you some good information and useful tips on how to clean memory foam mattress toppers. Please share your ideas by leaving a comment below if you have some tips to help us do it better.