We spend around a third of our lives in bed, yet the Mattress remains one of the least cleaned items in the home. Whenever one thinks of mattress cleaning, you look at the surface for any stains to determine its cleansliness.
Grime or stains on a Mattress may look ghastly, however they do not negatively affect our health. The only sign on a Mattress that can negatively affect your health is visible Mould. We will go into further detail later on the dangers of Mould and solutions to remedy the problem.
When assessing the possible health dangers that your Mattress can pose, it is essential to look into the “unseen dangers.” In other words, it is vital to assess what is inside a Mattress. The number one unseen danger are dust mites. They are unfortunely very common in Mattresses and they quickly reproduce. For allergy and asthma sufferers especially, dust mites can be very harmful to the health. “Dust Mites can cause sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose and coughing for allergy sufferers. Asthmatics can have difficulty breathing and suffer asthma attacks from the effects of Dust Mites.”¹ Germs and Bacteria do grow on the surface of a Mattress. These hidden nasties however exist in larger, more dangerous amounts in deep, hidden areas we cannot see. Dander, dead skin, food droppings and contamination form other household items are the major factors that cause germs and bacteria to grow inside Mattresses.
DIY VS PROFESSIONAL MATTRESS CLEANING
DIY cleaning requires alot of work and acquiring technical products and equipment which if not used properly can do more damage than good. The biggest challenge to properly sterilize your Mattress would be to physically remove the dust mites from inside your Mattress.
When dealing with dust mites, apart from killing them you also want to prevent them for returning. There is no magic product that prevents them from living inside your Mattresses. A reputable company that specialises in dust mite removal from mattresses should have the equipment and expertise that keeps those nasty creatures away!
Properly removing germs and bacteria from the surface of your Mattresses can be easily achieved with using alcohol wipes. Removing the germs and bacteria and in some cases viruses from “inside” of a Mattress requires heavy duty industrial products and equipment used by properly trained professionals.
DIFFERENT METHODS OF PROFESSIONAL MATTRESS CLEANING
STEAM CLEANING
This is the most common method utilised by professional cleaning companies worldwide to deal dust mites. Whether done purposely or due to a lack of expertise, this is not the best solution! Steaming a mattress creates alot of heat and moisture inside a mattress. “Steaming will kill dust mites on or near the surface of the mattress, however they cannot penetrate deep inside the mattress. For dust mites to thrive, they require heat and warmth, which they undoubtedly get from steaming. The dampness resulting from steaming makes a perfect breeding ground for bacteria to grow and flourish.”²
DEEP DRY CLEANING
The most important aspect to consider when assessing how to remove dust mites is that the average mattress is around 20 centimetres thick. Physically removing dust mites in addition to removing them is important. The unhatched eggs of dust mites can very easily hatch if not physically removed. KIRBY domestic home care systems are the only machines in the world that have the ability to thoroughly deep clean mattresses. The amazing technology of the KIRBY gives the machine the capability to extract dust mites and all other physical dirt 6 – 7 inches deep inside a mattress.
IT AIN’T CLEAN UNTIL ITS BUFFERBOYS CLEAN
BUFFERBOYS uses the KIRBY for deep cleaning Mattresses. We use different processes to clean mattresses, depending on the condition and your personal requirements. Whichever process is used to clean your mattress, we always utilise the kirby to first thoroughly deep clean. This ensures the removal of all the fine physical dirt, dust mites and faeces. Our method of sterilizion is scientifically proven to rid any mattress of dust mites, germs, bacteria and viruses in a safe and effective manner. We use powerful products and industrial machinery in order to remove grime and stains from mattresses. Our proven track record is signified by our 1, 000+ positive online customer reviews. We have a google rating of 4.9 and all our work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
REFERENCES
1 – https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dust-mites/symptoms-causes/syc-20352173
2 – https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/mattress-cleaning-tips-dust-mites-steam-cleaning-sunning-vaccuming-316436