Short answer
Follow the manufacturer's care label. Latex makers such as PlushBeds say to spot clean the cover with a few drops of mild detergent in a cup of water, wipe it away with a damp cloth, let it air dry and keep the mattress out of direct sunlight. Don't soak it or machine wash the cover unless the label allows it. A low-moisture professional clean handles odor and stains.
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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.
Latex is made as Dunlop or Talalay foam (Dunlop vs Talalay), and many latex beds sit inside organic cotton or wool covers (ticking and cover fabrics).
What latex makers say
PlushBeds' care instructions:
- Spot clean stains on the cover "with a clean cloth and a few drops of mild detergent in a cup of water," wipe it away with a clean, damp cloth and let the mattress "air dry."
- "Do not use a hair dryer to dry."
- Keep the mattress indoors "out of direct sunlight."
- Do not machine wash or dry clean any part of the mattress or its cover (PlushBeds).
Other latex brands differ, so read your own label.
Routine care
Vacuum the top and seams, blot spills fast, keep a washable protector on it, and wash the protector often. If you want an organic protector, choose one that's washable.
When to book
Body-oil yellowing, odor, accidents, or a twice-a-year reset. See our latex compatibility notes.
Where to read next
Every type, one low-moisture method
This section is our view. Memory foam, latex, hybrid and pillow-top mattresses all share one rule: keep water out of the core. Every Sleep Sanitation visit starts with a check of your care label and 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. Stains, normal accidents and pet odor are included. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249), any size. Each additional king is $199, each full or queen is $179, and 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
- New Mattress Use and Care Instructions · PlushBeds
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.