How To Clean A Memory Foam Mattress Pad (& Other Materials)

Step 1: Remove The Memory Foam Mattress Pad

The first step in cleaning your mattress pad is to take it off of the bed. Ideally, you want to put it in a well-ventilated room with tile flooring. Since you're going to be using liquids to clean the mattress pad, tile will be the safest flooring material to clean on.

If you only have carpet or hardwood floors, you can try putting the mattress pad in your bathroom if it's large enough, or if all else fails, put the pad on a tarp.

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Step 2: Remove Large Debris and Vacuum

The next step to cleaning your memory foam mattress pad is to remove any large debris and vacuum it. If you have an eggshell style pad, make sure you get everything out from the divots, paying extra attention to anything that's created a hole for itself.

After you've removed large debris from the pad, its time to vacuum. The best type of vacuum to use is a cordless handheld, but any vacuum with a hose and soft brush attachment will work too.

Vacuum the entire mattress pad, being careful not to press too hard. Make circular motions, methodically working from top to bottom, to pick up all the dust and dirt that's trapped.

Step 3: If You Have Stains or Odors, Take Care Of That First

Before you get to the actual cleaning of the mattress pad, you should address stains and odors. If the mattress pad has even been the unlucky victim of vomit, urine, or blood, this step is critical.

For stains, first, spray down the area with water, then sprinkle boric acid on it and blot the stain until it's gone. If you have a serious stain and this doesn't work, you can use an enzymatic pet stain cleaner. This helps remove deep-down stains.

Once you have the stains removed, if you have odors, sprinkle the mattress pad with baking soda and let it sit for at least 8 hours. This time period is critical for the baking soda to do its job. Once the 8 hours have passed, vacuum away the baking soda and move onto the next step.