Cleaning mattresses DIY

How to remove yellow stains from your mattress

Yellow stains on your mattress are likely a result of sweat and body oil buildup. While it's difficult to wet clean an entire mattress (and you never want to fully saturate it), you can try to whiten it with a 50/50 mix (one cup each) of hydrogen peroxide and warm water, plus 1/4 teaspoon mild dish liquid:

1. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and spritz the mattress surface.

2. Work it into the fabric with a soft brush or terry towel and let set about 30 minutes.

3. Spritz the mattress again with clear water to rinse, blot well to remove all traces of the cleaner, and let it air dry completely. For tough stains, repeat or add a little more hydrogen peroxide to the solution.

If you are lucky enough to own a "steam" cleaner that dispenses detergent and sucks up stains from carpet and upholstery.