The Best Way to Clean a Mattress | Brighten and Whiten

My guest bedroom's old mattress was looking quite dull. Despite my regular attempts with a steam clean or a refresh using baking soda and a thorough vacuum, the lackluster appearance persisted.


That's when I stumbled upon Emis Arslan's helpful video, and now I can confidently say, I've discovered the best way to clean a mattress for a brighter, fresher look.


Let's be clear – this method won't erase stubborn stains, but it does wonders for whitening and cleaning your mattress.

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DIY mattress brightening with shaving cream

1. Spray and Spread

Grab a can of shaving cream—gel type did the trick for me.

Mattress cleaning with shaving cream step-by-step

Spray the shaving cream all over your mattress.


Give it a gentle rub to spread the magic.

How to whiten a mattress

2. The Waiting Game

Leave the mattress for 20 minutes to let the shaving cream do its job.

Simple mattress cleaning method

3. Scrub-a-Dub-Dub

When the time's up, grab a soft brush or cloth and scrub the mattress thoroughly. Pay extra attention to any troublesome spots.


I went a step further and used a wet cloth to pick up additional dirt.

Shaving cream hack for mattress cleanliness

4. Drying Time

Let your mattress air out and dry completely before using it again.


More Shaving Cream Hacks

For more brilliant ways to use shaving cream for cleaning, read this tutorial on How to Quickly Clean Interior Doors.


The Best Way to Clean a Mattress

The outcome? Pretty impressive. While this shaving cream trick won't erase ancient stains, it gave my mattress a cleaner and brighter appearance.


So, are you ready to transform your mattress with this shaving cream hack? Give it a shot and let me know how it works for you!


Feel free to share your mattress-cleaning tips or if you have a DIY solution that outshines the rest.

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