Mattress CleaningLong Island, NY

What builds up in a mattress

Every night a mattress absorbs sweat and skin oils, and dust mites feed on the skin flakes that collect in the top layers. Over years that buildup yellows the fabric, holds odors and can aggravate allergies. Spills and accidents, especially from kids and pets, soak into the foam. Sheets get washed every week; the mattress under them usually never does.

How we clean a mattress

HEPA vacuuming. We vacuum the surface, seams and edges with a HEPA-filtered tool, which captures fine dust and allergen debris instead of blowing it back into the room.

Stain pre-treatment. Sweat marks, blood, drink spills and makeup are treated one by one. Urine spots get an enzyme treatment that breaks down the salts that hold the smell.

Low-moisture extraction. We clean with low-moisture extraction so the foam doesn't get soaked. Soaking a mattress is the one thing that turns a clean into a problem, so we use as little water as possible.

Both sides if you want. We clean both sides if you want the mattress flipped, and it's usually dry in 4 to 6 hours with the room ventilated.

Good to know

Memory foam and hybrid mattresses are cleaned with even less moisture. Old urine that has soaked deep into foam may not come out completely, and we tell you honestly after inspecting. A waterproof mattress protector afterward keeps it clean much longer.

Who benefits most

• Families with young children and bedwetting accidents
• Pet owners whose dog or cat sleeps on the bed
• People with dust or allergy problems
• Guest rooms and summer houses that sat closed and humid
• Anyone moving into a home with furniture left behind

Children and allergies

We use solutions made for homes with children and pets, and the HEPA vacuum captures the dust mite debris that bothers allergies. Cleaning does not replace allergy treatment, but removing the buildup helps keep the bedroom cleaner. Our guide on mattress cleaning, dust mites and allergies explains what helps and what doesn't.

Getting ready and drying

Strip the bed before we arrive, including mattress pads and protectors, and wash them while we work. After the clean, keep a window open or a fan running and let the mattress dry before you make the bed, usually 4 to 6 hours. A morning cleaning usually leaves the mattress dry by bedtime.

Combine it with a carpet or upholstery visit

Mattress cleaning is priced by size, from twin to king, and is often added to a carpet or upholstery visit for the best value. The bedroom carpet and the mattress can be cleaned in the same visit; see carpet cleaning Long Island, upholstery cleaning and couch cleaning. If a pet had accidents on the bed and the carpet, our pet stain and odor removal covers both.

How often to clean a mattress

For most adults, once a year is plenty. Children's beds, beds shared with pets and beds of allergy sufferers do better every six months. Between cleanings, vacuum the mattress when you change the sheets, use a protector, and let the bed air out in the morning before you make it.

Stains we see most

Yellow sweat marks. Body oils and sweat build up where people sleep and turn the fabric yellow over time. They usually lighten a lot, though very old marks may not disappear completely.

Urine. From children and pets. Fresh spots respond well to enzyme treatment and extraction; spots that soaked into the foam many times may leave a light ring.

Blood and drinks. Blood needs cold treatment, never hot water. Coffee, juice and wine are treated like on carpet, one by one.

Clean it or replace it?

A mattress that is still comfortable and supportive is usually worth cleaning: it removes the buildup and the smell for a fraction of the cost of a new one. If the mattress sags, has broken springs or foam that has soaked through many times, cleaning will make it fresher but will not fix the support. We tell you honestly what we see before we start.

Price and booking

Mattress cleaning is priced by size, from twin to king, and you get the price before we start. Booking online takes $20 off any service, and we answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Morning visits work best so the mattress is dry by bedtime.