Short answer
Start with the manufacturer's care label. Wash any removable cover as directed, vacuum the mattress, and spot clean with a barely damp cloth rather than soaking it, because foam holds water. For odor and stains that sit below the surface, a professional low-moisture clean with HEPA vacuuming, enzyme treatment, dry vapor steam and UV-C resets the mattress. Normal accidents are included.
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Regular price $249, Fall 2026 promotion price $199first mattress, any size · Fall 2026 promotion
HEPA vacuuming, enzyme treatment for organic odor, dry vapor steam and UV-C. We recommend cleaning twice a year.
Crib mattresses take spit-up, diaper leaks and spills from day one. Most are a foam or coil core inside a waterproof or water-resistant cover.
Check the label first
Crib mattresses vary a lot. Some have a removable, washable cover, some have a wipe-clean surface, and some (like Newton and other breathable mattresses) have their own washing instructions. Follow what the manufacturer says for that mattress.
Regular care at home
- Strip and wash the crib sheet and any removable cover per the label. The EPA recommends routinely washing household linens (EPA).
- Vacuum the mattress, including the seams and edges where crumbs and lint collect.
- Spot clean lightly with a barely damp cloth. Don't pour water or cleaner onto it. The EPA's rule for moisture is simple: "The key to mold control is moisture control" (EPA).
- Let the mattress air out before you make it up again.
When to book a professional clean
- An odor that comes back after the sheet is washed.
- A diaper leak or accident that got past the cover (pee in a crib mattress).
- Moving the mattress to a new baby, or a hand-me-down crib mattress.
We clean the surface, seams and sides with low-moisture dry vapor steam, so the core isn't flooded.
Where to read next
A whole-house reset for the kids' beds
This section is our view. Kids' beds see the most spills, accidents and late-night messes in the house, so we clean them together in one visit. Every Sleep Sanitation visit starts with an inspection, then HEPA vacuuming, enzyme treatment on organic stains and odor, low-moisture dry vapor steam from our Italian-made Vapor Clean machines, UV-C light treatment and a moisture check before we leave. Normal accidents, stains and pet odor are included. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249), any size, and each additional kids' bed in the same visit is $149. Underside treatment is +$50–$75. We recommend cleaning every mattress twice a year. Take the 60-second mattress quiz or schedule your cleaning. Call or text (402) 512-5658, or email info@sleepsanitation.com.
Changelog
- 24 October 2026: First published. Sources accessed on this date.
Sources
- Biological Pollutants' Impact on Indoor Air Quality · US EPA
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home · US EPA
Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Manufacturer specifications and care instructions change; check the current version for your exact model. This page is general information, not medical advice. How we source and check pages: editorial standards.