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Health Hazards of a Dirty Mattress

Key takeways

A mattress can accumulate sweat, skin cells, dust, allergens and moisture despite appearing clean.

Vacuum the surface, seams and edges with a suitable attachment.
Treat stains according to the fabric and contamination, using minimal moisture.
Improve ventilation and allow complete drying before remaking the bed. Persistent dampness, mould, pests or deep biological contamination requires specialist assessment rather than masking sprays.

Health Hazards of a Dirty Mattress

It is one thing that we almost never pay attention to but it can not only affect your skin but your health as well.

Sweat, skin cells and dust mites collect in a mattress every night, and a vacuum only reaches the surface. The infographic above covers the main health risks. We explain them in more detail in the effects of a dirty mattress on your health, and our mattress cleaning service removes what a vacuum cannot.

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