Author: Michelle Driscoll / Source: wikiHow
When spring comes around, a lot of people take this opportunity to do some deep cleaning around their home. For many of us, the most important part of spring cleaning is cleaning our bedrooms. However, if your room is really dirty or cluttered, you may not know where to start.
Fortunately, by focusing on 1 aspect of cleaning your room at a time, you can spring clean your room in no time!- 1 Wash all your linens and the mattress cover in hot water. Throw the pillow cases, sheets, comforter, and even the mattress cover into the washing machine, as long as they’re all machine washable. Use hot water (or the highest temperature setting indicated on the manufacturer’s instructions) in order to kill any dust mites living on the sheets.[1]
- If your linens aren’t machine washable, take them to the dry cleaners to be cleaned.
- This should be the first thing you do during the entire spring cleaning process. That way, you can clean most of the rest of your room in the time it takes your linens to be washed and dried.
- 2 Run your pillows through the washing machine, if possible. Many standard pillows are machine washable, but make sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions before throwing your pillows in the wash. For best results, only wash 2 pillows at a time to avoid overloading the machine.[2]
- Do not put your pillows in the wash if they contain feathers, as the machine washing process can cause permanent damage to the feathers.
- Check your pillows to see if you want to replace them. Old pillows could contain dust mites, dead skin, and bacteria. Try to replace your pillows every 1-2 years.[3]
- 3 Vacuum the surface of the mattress to get rid of any dust or dirt. For best results, use the wide brush attachment and vacuum the mattress with the vacuum hose. Be sure to vacuum the crevices, edges, and corners of the mattress as well, since debris tends to accumulate in these areas.[4]
- Note that if you rotate your mattress as part of your spring cleaning regimen, you’ll have to vacuum the other side of the mattress as well.
- Make sure the vacuum hose and brush attachment are both clean before you begin vacuuming the mattress.
- 4 Inspect the mattress for signs of damage. Look for lumps, rips, or any other signs of physical wear and tear that need to be addressed. If the damage isn’t that bad, you can usually just sew any rips or holes shut. However, if your damaged mattress is more than 7 years old, opt to replace it instead.[5]
- Most experts recommend replacing your mattress every 8 years, whether it’s seriously damaged or not.
- Having a damaged mattress can make it harder for you to fall asleep and stay asleep, so it’s important to address any damages in your mattress as soon as possible.
- 5 Clean any stains…
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