Cleaning and removing stains from your mattress

Airbeds are now designed to look like the familiar mattress/box spring combination, with an air-filled core providing the support instead of an innerspring unit or foam core. These designs also offer a range of feels and typically are adjustable to suit individual sleepers' needs.

Cleaning your air bed

Use your vacuum cleaner's upholstery attachment to remove dust from the surface of your mattress and box spring. Vacuuming is the only recommended method of cleaning a mattress. Using a mattress pad, however, will help protect your bedroom sleep set from most stains. Make sure the pad is washable and easy to remove and replace.

Handles of the mattress

The handles on the sides of the mattress should never be used to support the mattress's entire weight; they should be used only to position the mattress over the box spring. If improperly used, the handles could eventually pull away from the mattress and damage the fabric.

Rotate and turn the mattress

After you've vacuumed the top of your mattress, turn it over and swivel it around (move the head to the bottom, and the bottom to the head). Do this once every two weeks during the first two months of bedroom use, and every three months thereafter. It's also a good idea to rotate the box spring periodically.

Getting rid of stains

If a tough stain occurs, use upholstery shampoo (following the directions exactly) or mild soap and cold water, and rub lightly with a soft sponge or brush. The bedroom set should never be soaked. To speed drying time, stand the mattress on its side and point an electric fan to blow across the moistened area.

Cleaning and removing stains from your mattress

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