How to steam clean your mattress with an iron — 7 dos and don'ts

A blonde woman holding a pink and white steaming iron over a white bed.

Steam cleaning your mattress can give your bed a refresh, kill creepy crawlies and boost your sleep hygiene. And you don't even need any fancy equipment — your standard household iron can deep clean your mattress.

We've tested all kinds of beds to find the best mattress for all sleep styles, from budget all foams to high-tech hybrids. But no matter how comfortable, supportive or advanced a mattress is, none of them clean themselves — disappointing, I know.