How Do I Clean My Select Comfort Pillow Top?

Tools

• Just like with carpet, it's possible for your bed to be dirty even though you can't see the dirt. On a monthly basis, you should use a vacuum and an upholstery attachment to vacuum the surface of your pillow top mattress. Skipping the upholstery attachment can cause the vacuum to catch threads, which can snag the mattress. Run the attachment vertically and then horizontally across the mattress to remove all the dust.

  To remove odors not associated with a stain, sprinkle baking soda on the mattress. After the baking soda has set for 30 minutes, vacuum the mattress. You can also spray the pillow top with an odor-removing spray that doesn't require rinsing.

Cleaning Agents

• When a stain appears on your pillow top mattress, it's important to work to remove it as quickly as possible. The longer it sets the harder it will be to remove. Before you use a cleaning agent, you can try blotting the stain with a cloth dampened with water. Rubbing can cause the stain to spread. As you work, take care not to soak the mattress, or the padding may clump, making the mattress lumpy.

  If plain water fails to remove the stain, you can mix a small amount of detergent into water and blot the stain with the solution. Upholstery cleaner can work as can some shampoos or chemical cleaners designed for use on mattresses. Most of these work to reduce the amount of moisture required to remove the stain.

  When you use a cleaning agent, try to test it in an inconspicuous spot. Some cleaning agents will damage the mattress. For example, applying a cleaner to one area of the mattress may cause that area to fade.

Maintenance

• It's easier to maintain a clean bed when you include your mattress as part of your regular cleaning regime. Some people like to rotate their Select Comfort pillow top mattresses to help prevent body indentations caused by using the mattress in the same position. To prevent stains and odors, you may want to protect your pillow top with a mattress cover.