How to Clean and Care for Your Mattress This Spring and Summer – Avoid Odors, Stains, and Mold in Warmer Weather

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As we move into the warmer months, knowing how to clean and care for a mattress is more important than ever. Hot weather and humidity can seriously affect your sleep and create the ideal environment for bacteria, dust mites, and allergens to thrive.

Even with a protector on, your mattress naturally becomes dirty over time, which is why, as the resident Sleep Editor here at Homes & Gardens, I recommend cleaning it every six months. And, with spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to reset ahead of the summer months.