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Tom’s Guide
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Rachael Penn

Cleaning a mattress — 5 costly mistakes to avoid when deep cleaning a bed

Cleaning a mattress with a handheld vacuum cleaner to get rid of dust mites is a common mistake as ideally you need a separate small vacuum for your mattress for maximum hygiene.

Cleaning a mattress isn't rocket science, but there are certain things you should avoid otherwise you could damage your bed to the point where it needs replacing long before it reaches the end of its natural lifespan. So what are these costly mattress cleaning mistakes? We'll run through the top five right here so you can better care for and protect your bed. 

And it doesn't matter if you have a budget bed or you've invested in one of the very best mattresses for your sleep style and body – all beds gets dirty. It’s therefore important to clean them regularly to stop the build-up of dust mites, sweat, dead skin, other substances and even bed bugs, all of which can lead to the wear, tear and eventual decline of your mattress. 

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