Banish ‘repulsive’ yellow stains from your mattress and leave your be smelling divine with the low-effort hack that will only set you back 24p if you don’t already have your fruit bowl stacked
Sleep well tonight after banishing those stubborn yellow mattress stains.
We might not like to talk about it, but our beds can be a hotspot for germs and bacteria. Every night, sweat, saliva and dead skin cells can soak their way through your bedding – discolouring your once white mattress and creating the exact opposite of a relaxing environment. Not only is a dirty bed a little gross, but it can also trigger a whole host of nasty symptoms including irritated skin and eyes.
Experts therefore recommend deep cleaning your mattress at least every six months, or even more frequently if you tend to sweat a lot. However, you don’t need fancy cleaning products laced with chemicals to get your bed back to its former glory. Rebecca Swain, a mattress expert at Winstons Beds reassures that yellow stains are a ‘normal occurrence’ when it comes to beds, even if they may look ‘repulsive’. “Sweating during the night can’t be helped,” she added. “So it’s important to give the mattress a clean otherwise you run the risk of ruining it and making the bed unhygienic to sleep on.”
The ace recommends using the holy grail natural cleaner white vinegar to banish stains, which can be picked up for as little as 35p from Morrisons, but argues limes can work just as well and have a much more pleasant scent. “Make sure to give the mattress a deep clean once a month to prevent the problem from returning,” she added.
Due to the high amount of citric acid in limes, the fruit can yield some pretty impressive results when scrubbed onto the mattress. Simply squeeze the fruit onto the affected area gently, work the juice into the stain and wipe it down with hot, soapy water. Make sure the mattress has fully dried before adding your fitted bottom sheet and duvet.
You can pick up limes from your nearest supermarket or green grocers for less than a pound. For example, Sainsbury’s is currently selling the citrus fruit for just 24p. If you want to try something a little more concentrated and potent, you can actually pick up citric acid in its pure form from home retailers like B&Q. It is more expensive than limes, with a 250g box setting you back £2.25, but can also be used to tackle limescale on appliance like your kettle, toilet, shower head, and taps.
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