How to Wash Memory Foam

Memory foam is a very dense material that reacts to heat and cold, causing it to conform to the shape of an object or human on top of it. Washing memory foam can be tricky because the material holds water like a giant sponge. Washing a large item like a mattress can require more than one person because it will be very heavy when wet. Be careful when you wash your foam, and don't go beyond the instructions in any of these steps.

Vacuum cleaner
Mild detergent
Water

Instructions

- 1
  Pre-treat any stains. Blot the stain with a damp sponge or cloth with a mild household detergent on it, like dish detergent. Use a gentle circular motion to remove as much of the stain as possible. Use pet-stain remover or carpet cleaner on more difficult stains.
- 2
  Vacuum the memory foam thoroughly.
- 3
  Place the memory foam in the bathtub with a shower head that can be used to rinse the foam, like a shower massage. Put larger pieces like mattresses on a tarp outdoors near a water source with a hose. Take care not to let the memory foam rest on the dirt or grass.
- 4
  Fill a spray bottle with two parts warm water to one part mild detergent. Spray the memory foam thoroughly, covering all surfaces. Let sit for about a half an hour.
- 5
  Rinse the surface of the memory foam. Try not to saturate the material. Carefully squeeze out extra moisture. Don't twist the foam.
- 6
  Air-dry the foam for several days away from direct sunlight. Make sure large pieces of foam don't lose their shape while drying. Use a hair dryer on smaller articles made from memory foam to speed up the drying process.

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