Using Essential Oils to Clean and Freshen Your Mattress
Posted by Mary Olinger on
How often do you clean or freshen the mattresses on your beds? Some do it only when necessary, others may turn it and clean it during certain seasons. It’s suggested mattresses be cleaned about once a month. There are a variety of oils that work well. Some kill bacteria and others are said to kill dust mites. Here are two recipes for making your own cleaners using essential oils and all natural ingredients. Choose a spray bottle or powder form to deodorize your bed, be rid of dust mites and get a better night’s sleep.
Dry Powder Mattress Cleaner
Making a dry formula to clean the mattresses on your beds is quick and easy. Here is what you need to make enough for a queen size mattress.
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 10 drops of your choice of essential oils
- A container with a lid
- Vacuum cleaner
Directions
Add the baking soda and essential oil to the container. Put the lid on it and shake it to distribute the oils throughout the soda. After removing the sheets, use a sifter to sift the mixture across the mattress. If you use a bottle with a shaker top it would work as well. Just make sure there is a fine coating of the soda and oil mixture across the top of the mattress. Let it set for an hour at least. It can produce even better results by leaving it on longer, but it should sit for at least an hour. After at least an hour, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the soda mixture from the bed.
Moist Mattress Refresher
If you prefer to use a water-based recipe for your mattress, here is what you will need:
- One 16-ounce spray bottle with a trigger
- 1 cup of distilled water
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 20 drops of essential oils of your choice (Suggested oils: 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil and 10 drops of lemon essential oil.)
Directions
Combine all the ingredients from the list in a spray bottle. Remove the sheets from the mattress and spray the solution on the top of the mattress. Give it plenty of time to dry before putting sheets back on the bed. The solution can be stored in a cool dark place for as long as 6 months.
Suggestions for Essential Oils to Use for Mattresses
A variety of essential oils are useful for taking care of your mattress. To get rid of dust mites, use lavender, eucalyptus, wintergreen or peppermint oils. Peppermint oil is a useful deodorizer and has antimicrobial properties. Lavender oil also has a relaxing effect. Eucalyptus essential oil is refreshing, soothing, and can help open the airways to help you breathe easier. Tea Tree oil is known for being anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti- septic. Lemon is bright and airy, and rosemary essential oil can be soothing and help relieve fatigue.
Oil Blends
You aren’t limited to putting just one oil in a batch of cleaner. Some suggestions include Tea Tree with lemon, eucalyptus with lemon, lavender with lemon. For a powerful refresher, try 4 drops of bergamot oil, 6 drops of lavender oil and 4 drops of cedarwood. Combine any two, three or four oils you like to create a refreshing cleaner. Citrus oils blend well together such as lemon and orange, lime and peppermint or lemon and lime. Create your own unique blends based on your preferences.
Benefits for Making Your Own Mattress Cleaner
You’ll find several benefits to cleaning your mattresses using your own products that include essential oils. Here are just a few of them:
- It’s simple, and fast to make.
- The recipe uses all natural and easily accessible ingredients.
- Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer.
- Many essential oils have antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties.
- Your bed is going to smell great!
- If you suffer from allergies, you may have less trouble sleeping.
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