Yellow stains on mattresses and pillows are a common problem. In this article, you will learn how to easily and quickly remove dirt.
Where do mattress stains come from
The main cause of sweat stains on a mattress is that the cover is made of cotton. Cotton is a natural material that contains tannin.
Tannin turns sweat stains yellow. Tannin is completely safe for humans, it is just a natural dye, which, for example, is contained in the same onion peel.
How to clean a mattress from yellow stains at home
It is necessary to stir 3 tablespoons of soda and a drop of liquid soap or any other cleaning soap in a glass of hydrogen peroxide, for example, for washing dishes.
This solution is recommended to be poured into a spray bottle and applied to the upholstery of the mattress. After 10-15 minutes, the surface of the product must be vacuumed.
Take a jar of peroxide (concentration 3%), add a little detergent, and dilute it all with water.
Mix the mixture thoroughly.
The resulting solution must be sprayed onto the stain with a spray bottle. After that, immediately wipe the surface with a damp sponge.
How to clean a mattress from old blood stains
Apply a pasty mixture to the contamination (0.5 cups of potato starch, 1 tablespoon of table salt, a quarter cup of hydrogen peroxide). Let dry, remove with a brush.