So, how can you verify its getting a thorough clean?

Enter: mattress steam cleaners.

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What is a mattress steam cleaner?

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Plus, it kills off bed bugs, bacteria and dust mites as none can withstand the heat.

Prices can range from around $35 to $150 onmattress steam cleaners at Amazon.

For more guidance on how to effectively steam clean your mattress headhere.

Koitat Mattress Steam Cleanerwas $52.99$49.99 at Amazon

It promises to remove 99.9% of germs and bacteria.

There’s 6% off at Amazon now bringing the price to $49.99.

First thoughts on the steamer

Setting up the Koitat mattress steam cleaner is a simple process.

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It connects to the nozzle, easily clicking into place.

You fill the water tank and wait a few minutes for it to heat up.

Then you’re good to go, running the equipment over the surface of your mattress.

A series of images showing the steps of setting up, filling and using the Koitat mattress steam cleaner

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I’m usually reluctant to lather my bed in harsh cleaning chemicals.

It leaves it feeling fresh without lingering synthetic smells or irritating chemicals.

I targeted these stains with the steamer and was super impressed with how they broke down.

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Although they weren’t eliminated completely, the results from one steam session were great.

This was important to avoid dampness and prevent mold building beneath my sheets.

Are there any drawbacks?

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It does everything it promises to and is a handy cleaning equipment.

Plus it comes at an affordable price.

The only drawback is it is not cordless.

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This prevents your moist bed from becoming a breeding ground formattress mold.

Secondly, steam cleaning a memory foam mattress is a no-go.

Here are 3DIY mattress cleaning methodsusing items you probably already have in your home…

1.

Koitat mattress steam cleaner in use on white mattress

Simply sprinkle baking soda over your mattress, leave to sit for 30 minutes and vacuum.

Regularly vacuum

We spend a lot of time in bed.

This means it is easy (and normal) for debris like dead skin cells to build up.

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Plus dust mites and allergens love to harbour in mattresses, especially as we head into warmer months.

Ideally, you should vacuum your mattress at least once a month.

These specialized vacuums are complete with UV lights and HEPA filters to better sanitize your mattress surface.

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

We’ve tested using aniron as a mattress steamerand reckon we’ve aced the method.

You should fill your iron with water and put it on the highest steam setting.

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