This item is necessary to extend the life of your mattress. In addition, bed linen does not slip on its surface; the relaxation process is accompanied by additional comfortable sensations. Before washing a mattress cover in a washing machine, you should study the manufacturer's recommendations regarding proper care of the product. The special label contains basic information about stain removal methods, recommended water temperature, and drying process. As a rule, such a product must be sent for washing once every two to three months. In addition, each material from which the mattress cover is made has certain care requirements that must be clarified.
General requirements
As a rule, the manufacturer indicates the recommended washing mode, so it should be saved. If you lose your tag, look for the information you need on the Internet.
If you do not find any information, focus on the material from which it is made mattress cover, and wash at the most delicate setting to prevent the product from deforming and losing its performance characteristics.
As a rule, the main materials from which the mattress pad is made are:
- cotton . The material is capable of shrinkage, its washing is allowed at a water temperature of no more than forty degrees, by hand or in a washing machine . Bleaching and ironing of the product are allowed;
- bamboo fibers . Washing is carried out in water heated to forty degrees. Machine drying, ironing and bleaching are prohibited;
- microfiber . For simple washing, it is allowed to heat the water to sixty degrees. If it is necessary to perform boiling, this mode is increased to ninety-five degrees.
Let's try to figure out what rules apply to washing such products made of different materials.
Woolen material
Such a cover is used in winter, because a mattress cover made of sheep wool retains heat perfectly. Woolen material is considered capricious, due to improper care it can shrink two or three times, and it should be cleaned by hand or taken to a dry cleaner.
If you decide to wash such a product yourself, then monitor the
temperature regime of the water. On the washing machine, select "delicate" mode or the one intended specifically for wool. Drying is carried out in an upright position, while the mattress cover is given the correct shape. To remove dirt stains, it is recommended to use not too
aggressive powder compositionsAs a rule, the main materials from which a mattress pad is made are: cotton. The material is capable of shrinking, washing it is allowed at a water temperature of no more than forty degrees, by hand or in
washing machine
. Bleaching and ironing of the product are permitted;
bamboo fiber
. Washing is done in water heated to forty degrees. Machine drying, ironing and bleaching are prohibited;
. For simple washing, it is allowed to heat the water up to sixty degrees. If it is necessary to perform digestion, this mode is increased to ninety-five degrees.
If the mattress cover includes a waterproof membrane, it is prohibited to wash it with regular powder, since detergent crystals clog the small pores of the product. In other cases, the powder is used in combination with liquid formulations when washing in an automatic machine.
Rules for washing mattress covers
Let's try to figure out what rules apply to washing such products made from various materials.
Wool material
- This cover is used in winter because the sheep wool mattress cover retains heat perfectly. Woolen material is considered capricious; if not properly cared for, it can shrink two to three times, and it should be cleaned manually or taken to dry cleaning. If you decide to wash such a product yourself, then keep an eye on ;
- temperature conditions
- water. Selectable on the washing machine
- "delicate" mode
- or one that is designed specifically for wool. Drying is done in a vertical position, giving the mattress cover the correct shape.
- To remove dirt stains, it is recommended to use not too much
- aggressive powder formulations
. The mattress pad is wrung out at low speeds, but most often housewives disable this function, preferring to let the water drain from the product on its own. To restore the airiness of the material, you should rinse the product in water with vinegar or conditioner added to it.
Washing a mattress cover with such filling is permitted only if its weight corresponds to the permitted loading rate of the washing machine.
- The delicate mode is set, spinning is performed at speeds of no more than 650 per minute. To improve the quality of washing and remove stains, it is recommended to use tennis balls to maintain airiness.
- The product is dried in a vertical position, and it should be turned over periodically. Another feature is that the room in which the drying is organized must be well ventilated. As an alternative, you can dry the product outdoors.
When washing, use liquid detergents, because they rinse out better; do not use conditioner.
Polymer materials
Mattress covers made of polyurethane material do not require special care; they retain their shape well after washing, even in hot water. Products that do not have additional fillers are allowed to be ironed. Waterproof productsThese mattress covers protect against any dirt stains, while remaining vapor-tight due to the use of a special membrane. This material must be cleaned regularly to avoid clogging the pores, otherwise the mattress cover will lose its properties.
Features of care are as follows:
It is prohibited to use crystalline
washing powders
the water temperature when washing should not exceed forty degrees;
Do not use bleaches containing chlorine;
All types of spinning are prohibited - the water must drain on its own; Do not dry the product near a source of thermal energy or in the sun;Do not iron the product so as not to destroy the membrane;
Dry cleaning is not carried out, conditioners and rinses are not used.
If you decide to wash such a product at home, set the washing machine to the “delicate” mode, turn off the spin function, and check the water heating temperature (no more than forty degrees). For washing, you should use gel formulations, shampoo or liquid soap. Difficult stains are pre-washed with laundry soap. After washing, the mattress cover is hung vertically so that all the water drains away.
- The product is dried in a straightened state, after which the surface of the mattress cover is treated with a moisture-repellent compound to restore its performance characteristics.
- When washing such a product, the following rules must be observed:
- the waterproof mattress cover must not be washed at the same time as other products, so that zippers, buttons or hooks do not cause accidental damage to it;
- A high-quality product can withstand the washing process more than a hundred times, but the frequency should be adjusted according to the degree of soiling of the mattress cover. Sometimes you can limit yourself to regular drying with ventilation.
- As you can see, caring for a waterproof mattress cover is easy only at first glance. But if you follow the recommendations given, the product will serve you for a long time.
Bamboo material
It is considered the most environmentally friendly product, has the properties of microfiber, does not cause allergenic manifestations, prevents the appearance of bacteria. In the process of washing, it is forbidden to use detergents containing chlorine and aggressive powder compositions. It is best to use a gel intended for delicate materials. Machine washing is allowed at thirty degrees on the mode for delicate fabrics. Spinning is carried out at a speed of no more than 400 per minute. The automatic drying function should be turned off.
Buckwheat
If you are going to wash in an automatic machine, you should use a gentle mode, turning off the water heating and spinning, but activating the rinse function.
A small amount of gel composition is poured into the detergent tray, the washing process is started. Upon completion, all water should drain from the mattress pad, after which the product is laid out horizontally for final drying. Make sure that the filler dries completely, otherwise an unpleasant odor will appear in the mattress pad, after which the product will have to be thrown away.
Ascona mattress pad
- A distinctive feature of such a product is the use of knitted cotton material for sewing the outer cover. In the case when the composition of the filling component is allowed for washing, it is necessary to follow the technology that does not allow the knitwear to stretch. The washing mode
- should be gentle, at forty degrees, with mild detergents. Drying is carried out in a horizontal position. Ormatek mattress pad
- Jacquard satin is used to make such products.It is considered the most environmentally friendly product, has microfiber properties, does not cause allergenic reactions, and prevents the appearance of bacteria. During the washing process, it is prohibited to use detergents containing chlorine and aggressive powder compositions. The best thing use gel
- Designed for delicate materials. Machine washable at thirty degrees on the delicate fabric cycle. Spinning is carried out at speeds, the number of which does not exceed 400 per minute. The automatic drying function must be turned off.Buckwheat
- Mattress covers with buckwheat sewn into the fabric are washed exclusively with cold water. It is recommended to process such things manually.If you are washing in an automatic machine, you should use the gentle mode, turning off the water heating and spin, but activating the rinse function.
- A small amount of gel composition is poured into the detergent tray and the washing process starts. Upon completion, all water should drain from the mattress cover, after which the product is laid out horizontally for final drying. Make sure that the filling is completely dry, otherwise an unpleasant odor will appear in the mattress cover, after which the product will have to be thrown away.Mattress cover Askona
A distinctive feature of this product is the use of knitted cotton material for sewing the outer cover. In cases where the composition of the filling component is allowed for washing, it is necessary to follow a technology that does not allow the knitwear to stretch.
Washing mode
Mattress cover Ormatek
For the manufacture of such products, jacquard satin is used. Therefore, for washing you will have to follow certain rules:
