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An IKEA guide to a squeaky clean mattress

We need to make sure our mattress is clean so it can continue to support us through thick and thin. Follow our guide to keep your mattress dream-worthy.

A LAPPTÅTEL pillow, low, stomach sleeper
A LAPPTÅTEL pillow, low, stomach sleeper

1. Strip down your bed

Remove all bedding. Toss those sheets, pillowcases and blankets into the wash. After a complete refresh? Check out our cosy bedding for a fresh start!

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Close up of TÄRNKULLEN bed dressed with FÄLTGRÄSMOTT duvet cover and pillows and a white KLIPPOXEL throw.
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2. Clean every nook and cranny

Grab your vacuum's upholstery attachment to clean your mattress. Make sure to get into all the tight places where dust may hide.

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A medium firm/light blue VESTMARKA sprung mattress
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3. Remove any stains

Now your mattress is getting a full clean, make sure to scrub any stains. 

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An off-white TONSTAD bedside table beside an off-white TONSTAD bed covered in MYGGLASVINGE multicolour bed linen.
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4. Flip it, reverse it

If your mattress is flippable, give the other side some attention too. Non-flippable? Rotate it. This will ensure your mattress is good for years to come.

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A white NISSEHOLM mattress pad
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5. Dry it out

Make sure your mattress is dry before you make the bed.

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A medium firm/white ÅFJÄLL foam mattress
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6. A mattress for many years to come

Consider a mattress protector, this will help the longevity of your mattress.

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A SOTNÄTFJÄRIL waterproof mattress protector
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