This Popular Underbed Storage Habit Is a Leading Cause of Hidden Mattress Mold – Here's What to Do Instead

A mint green bedroom with a large bed with padded headboard and a green and white gingham bench at the end of it. To either side of the bed is a white chest of drawers, with matching silver lamps on top. To the left are two large floor-to-ceiling windows with open cream curtains open.

Utilizing the space under your bed for storage may be one of the best ways to maintain a clean and clutter-free bedroom sanctuary, but this hidden storage solution could also be the cause of flourishing mold and mildew on the underside of your mattress.

Bulky items may also be creating uneven pressure points beneath your mattress, causing irreparable damage and also disturbing your slumber.