Short answer
Clean it in place. Vacuum the surface and seams, blot spills, and spot clean with a barely damp cloth and a little mild detergent, then let it air dry. Don't soak it. For odor, accidents and set-in stains, a low-moisture professional clean treats the cover and what's under it without removing anything.
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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.
Step by step
- Vacuum the top, sides and seams slowly with an upholstery tool.
- Blot fresh spills with a dry towel. Press, don't rub. That's the first step in Tempur-Pedic's spill guidance (Tempur-Pedic).
- Spot clean with a barely damp cloth. PlushBeds suggests a few drops of mild detergent in a cup of water, then a clean damp cloth to wipe it away (PlushBeds).
- Air dry with a fan. No hair dryer.
What goes wrong
Over-wetting is the big one. Water left in a mattress can lead to a musty smell (why does my mattress smell musty).
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We clean in place, with no unzipping. Stains and normal accidents are included.
Where to read next
- Should you unzip a mattress cover?
- How to clean a memory foam mattress
- Cleaning by mattress type hub
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
- How do I clean a spill on my mattress? · Tempur-Pedic
- 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.