Sandra Baker
Nov 23, 2020
Sound sleep is a highly coveted entity. Although we all crave to sleep like a baby, seldom do we claim to catch some.
Undeniably, there are plenty of options to consider when buying a mattress topper. Nevertheless, nothing beats the vitality of a natural wool mattress topper accounting for ultimate relaxation.
Being organic, natural wool mattress toppers promise undue comfort and longevity. With a little care, one might be able to push a little more than its shelf life.
A natural wool mattress topper, when cared for in the right manner, lasts a lifetime. However, there are a few basics that one needs to know.
Fret not! We’ve got your covered!
This post serves as an effective guide to clean and maintain natural wool mattress toppers in a hassle-free manner.
Knowing the Basics
You must have cleaned other fabrics in the past. However, if you haven’t cleaned a woolen fabric before, there are certain things that you need to know.
Compared to other fabrics, wool is quite different.
While the general choice for cleaning fabrics is detergent and water, a woolen fabric shouldn’t be treated in the same way. This is solely because scrubbing hard on wool with detergent will tend to shrink the fabric.
A natural wool mattress topper, like other woolen fabrics, consists of strands overlapping each other. These strands are capable of creating little air pockets that facilitate insulation of the fabric.
Rubbing hard on wool mattress toppers tends to uncurl the little strands flattening the air pockets. Also, contrary to what one might think, woolen toppers are not good to be treated at dry cleaners either. Dry cleaning the mattress toppers will generate fumes that can be unhealthy for anyone sleeping on it later.
Now that we have covered the basics of dealing with woolen fabrics, let’s take a look at how to effectively clean and maintain them over years.
The Folding and Flipping
Folding is a must-do step to keep your natural wool mattress topper in top condition. It is necessary to separate the mattress from the topper from time to time to mitigate the chances of mildew growing on it.
Remember, both the topper and the mattress needs to breathe. By folding and flipping it each time, you also ensure a balanced distribution of weight for a comfortable sleep.
If you have kids back home, mattress toppers are usually their favorite jumping pad. So, each time flipping and folding will also help put back the fabric in place easily!
Let Your Natural Wool Mattress Topper Breathe
Natural wool mattress toppers are known to absorb a lot of moisture when someone sleeps on them. Thus, anyone looking to keep their mattress toppers in good shape should beat the moisture away.
Don’t be alarmed when you read the word “beat”. All you need to do is to unmake and remake your bed every morning. And it’s quite a simple task.
Get rid of the comforter, the blankets, sheet, and everything else that stays atop the mattress topper. If possible, put the natural wool mattress topper out in the sun for some time. This will take the moisture out of the fabric real fast and keep it afresh.
Salt and Baking Soda To The Rescue
Are you a sucker for bed tea? Or perhaps you like to munch on while binge-watching your favorite series.
Well, chances are your mattress toppers will tend to witness occasional spills and drops. Thus, it becomes all the way more important to be careful in removing stains and spots.
For liquid stains, soft towels are your best companion. If the spot is a heavy one, it is advised you press lightly against it. Do as you please, but never rub it.
To clean the stains, make a thick paste of baking soda, salt, and water. After you apply the paste, leave it for some time. Once dried, remove it in a light whiff and allow drying in the shade. This will ensure the stain gets off easily without affecting the fabric. You might have to repeat the step twice or thrice, depending on the affected area.
The Sun Bleach
Toppers made of wool inherently require cleansing to bring the best out of it.
While there are several cleaning products available in the market that work in combination with bleach, nothing beats an all-natural sun bleach for a natural wool mattress topper.
When you lay the topper out in the sun, it brings forth a natural bleaching and deodorizing effect. If you are sincerely pressed for time to clean and maintain your mattress, make it a rule to sun bleach your topper twice a year, at least.
If you stay in a humid climate, you will need to invest in buying a good humidifier and also use a room heater. For removing heavy stains from the mattress, always use soft towels as well as vacuuming from time to time.
Wrap up
So, you see, working with a natural wool mattress topper doesn’t have to be difficult.
With little basics to back you and an insight into effective cleaning, you will face no issue in keeping your mattress toppers clean, fresh, and in good shape over the years.
