How to Clean Your Mattress: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Even with regular sheet changes, your mattress naturally collects dust, sweat, oils, and the occasional spill over time. Learning how to clean a mattress not only keeps it looking and smelling fresh—it also supports a cleaner, more comfortable sleep environment and helps extend its life. The good news? Cleaning a mattress doesn’t have to be complicated. This step-by-step guide walks you through the best way to clean a mattress, including how to vacuum, spot clean, disinfect, and dry it properly.

Below, you’ll learn how to choose the right cleaning method and work through five simple steps to make your mattress feel refreshed again.

Step 1: Choose Your Mattress Cleaning Method