Short answer
Read the care label first. Wash a removable cover as directed, vacuum the mattress, blot spills straight away, and spot clean with a barely damp cloth. Never soak the foam. Tempur-Pedic, for example, says its foam "should never become wet." For stains, odor and accidents below the surface, a low-moisture professional clean resets the mattress. Stains and 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.
Memory foam is open-cell foam that soaks up liquid like a sponge, so the rule for cleaning it is simple: as little water as possible (what happens when water gets into memory foam).
Start with the care label
Manufacturers set the rules. Tempur-Pedic's product care page says "Never wash the TEMPUR® material" and that it "should never become wet" (Tempur-Pedic). Check your law tag and cover tag (how to read a mattress law tag).
Routine care
- Wash the cover only if the label says it's removable and washable (can you wash a mattress cover).
- Vacuum the top, sides and seams with an upholstery tool.
- Blot spills right away. Tempur-Pedic's steps are to blot without rubbing, then let the mattress air dry with a fan blowing across it (Tempur-Pedic).
- Spot clean lightly. A barely damp cloth, not a spray-down.
What not to do
Skip the carpet shampooer, soaking sprays and viral recipes (DIY mattress cleaning mistakes). For urine, see how to get urine out of memory foam without soaking it.
When to book
Odor that comes back, accidents, yellowing (why foam turns yellow) or a twice-a-year reset. Brand notes: Tempur-Pedic and Purple.
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
- Product Care · Tempur-Pedic
- How do I clean a spill on my mattress? · Tempur-Pedic
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.