To maintain health and correct posture, it is important to choose quality mattress. Today you can find several options in stores good mattress. The most common option is orthopedic, supporting correct posture and promoting relaxation. But no matter what material the mattress is made of, you need to know the rules of cleaning and care. If you follow the operating rules, the service life of the product will extend for 3-5 years.

Orthopedic product

When purchasing a product for sleeping, the first thing you need to do is remove the original packaging and ventilate the mattress in the room. open window. This will help get rid of the specific factory smell. If airing does not help to completely remove the smell, it is recommended to remove the top cover and wash it in a washing machine. When choosing mattresses, pay attention to the cover of the product.

They come in two types:

• Removable.
• Not removable.

For example, at Ikea, almost all bedding is equipped with removable covers. This is convenient and practical, especially in the case of children's mattresses. If necessary, the cover is removed and washed following the manufacturer's recommendations.

Is it possible to wash a mattress cover if it is not removable? In this case, the product will have to be cleaned manually. If a stain has formed, it is better not to wait until it is completely absorbed into the fabric. To clean the surface, use a warm soapy solution, which is washed off with clean cold water before complete removal foam. If the area of ​​contamination of the orthopedic product is extensive, cleaning should be done gradually, without soaping the entire surface at once.

Mattress label

Coconut filler

Today it is very fashionable to buy children's mattresses filled with coconut flakes. But these are not the chips that we add to confectionery. This is the upper hairy part of the nut.

Coconut coir:

• tough,
• has antiseptic properties,
• allows air to pass through well.

These properties make the material an excellent mattress filler. Products filled with coconut coir do not accumulate dirt, dust, or unpleasant odors. Therefore, there is no need to wash coconut mattresses purchased at Ikea or another store. This is simply not necessary. Moreover, answering the question is it possible to wash a mattress filled with coconut? knowledgeable people They answer that such a product cannot even be wetted. Otherwise, it will lose its orthopedic properties.

The only thing you can really do is wash the mattress cover that is filled with coconut shavings. For example, sleep product manufacturer Askon advises removing and cleaning the mattress cover once every six months. For children's products, a more frequent washing cycle is suitable.

Some buyers, preferring cheap goods from Ikea, purchase foam mattresses. This material accumulates dust very well, absorbs odors and moisture. To keep the product clean, it is recommended to periodically wash the Askon children's mattress filled with foam rubber. You can do this manually. Having previously removed the mattress cover, soak the product in warm soapy water. Carefully passing over the surface with a brush, we clean the foam rubber from stains.

The next step is rinsing. Since the filler perfectly absorbs water and soap, you need to rinse the product as thoroughly as possible. It is recommended to rinse a children's mattress in warm water, changing it 5-7 times until the foam completely disappears. Next, it is equally important to dry the mattress thoroughly so that no moisture remains inside.

Having understood the question of how to wash a mattress, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for using the products.

• Orthopedic products with coconut filling should not be placed on a sagging surface.
• Children should not be allowed to jump on the mattress.
• You need to put a waterproof mattress cover on your child's mattress.
• To keep the orthopedic product clean, periodically vacuum the surface.
• A coconut mattress should be professionally cleaned once every 3-4 years.
• The removable cover can be washed once every 2-3 months.

Thus

When purchasing an Ascon mattress from Ikea, do not forget to ask the seller how to carry out proper care for the product. Not every mattress is washable. Orthopedic products with springs or coconut filling should not be washed or wet at all. To keep such mattresses clean, you need to purchase a waterproof cover that needs to be washed periodically.

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Sleeping on a new mattress is a pleasure. The only pity is that it remains new for only a short time. Especially if there are children in the house. However, there are many ways to “quickly ruin a new mattress” - from breakfast in bed to “gifts” from pets.

A mattress, as you know, is a voluminous thing, and washing machine you can't push it down.

What should I do?

We clean different types of mattresses – what to consider?

Cleaning the mattress yourself can lead to the product being irreparably and hopelessly damaged, therefore, when starting to eliminate traces of breakfast or other troubles from the mattress, look at the label and take into account the type of mattress and its properties.

• Cotton. The filling of this mattress is cotton wool, the cover material is calico and teak, or polycotton/polyester. Such a product is inexpensive, does not cause problems with transportation, and does not take up much space. This mattress requires mandatory monthly airing. It should also be turned over twice a month, vacuumed once a week and, of course, stains should be removed with special means. Excess water will not spoil such a mattress, but the cotton wool will take an extremely long time to dry, even on the balcony. Therefore, keep the water to a minimum!
• Coconut. Here the filling is made from coconut coir, a material. Cleaning should be exclusively dry (with a vacuum cleaner), airing and turning over is mandatory, and you can only wash the cover and on a gentle cycle.
• This version has a spring block (there are also springless models), and the filling is made from coconut fiber, latex and polyurethane. It is not recommended to wet the mattress - we ventilate it regularly, clean it with a vacuum cleaner, turn it over once every 2-3 months, and remove stains using special products.

Features of care - what you need to know?

• Use a mattress pad! With its help, you will solve half of the problems and significantly extend the life of the product. Still, washing a mattress cover is much easier than cleaning the mattress itself, much less changing the filling.
• Ventilate regularly! That is, once a month, take off your underwear, open the windows wide open and place the mattress so that it is ventilated on both sides.
• Once every 2-3 months, turn it over in a figure of eight pattern. - changing the bottom and top, legs and head.
• Vacuum once a week. At high power and with a furniture attachment. Even if the bed is always made and covered with a blanket. Dust particles, hair, and small debris still end up on the mattress.
• Try to remove stains from the mattress IMMEDIATELY when they appear. This will make your work much easier.
• Do not try to soak stains with soapy water or any other solution. Getting the filler wet leads to damage to the product, and spring blocks rust.
• Dry clean the product periodically - Knock out dust, use a vacuum cleaner with attachments.

11 Ways to Remove Blood or Urine Stains from a Mattress

Dust accumulations can be removed by regular dry cleaning.

What to do with stains left after a child sleeps, or with blood stains?

• We use textile stain removers to protect the mattress from rotting and fabric damage. For example, Vanish, Dr. Beckmann, Amway, “Loc” wet wipes, Unimax Ultra, Antipyatin, etc. The products are universal and narrowly targeted. They also differ in form - in the form of a spray, liquid or, for example, a pencil.
• Prepare the mixture: 1 tbsp toothpaste, a quarter cup of hydrogen peroxide, half a cup of corn starch. Apply the substance evenly to the stain, wait for it to dry, scrape and vacuum. If a trace remains, repeat.
• We slightly moisten the area with the stain (we don’t wet it, but moisten it!), pour salt on top, remove it after 2-3 hours with a vacuum cleaner. Next, blot the stain with hydrogen peroxide (on a cotton pad) and, as soon as the foam stops forming, wipe with a dry cloth.
• Take baking soda, white meat tenderizer and a little water. . Mix to a thick paste and apply to the stain. After 20 minutes, blot with a clean damp sponge and remove any residue.
• Dissolve a teaspoon of ammonia in 0.5 liters of water. Wet a cotton pad and apply it to the stain. If there is no effect after drying, use a more concentrated solution.
• Make a thick mixture of water and starch. Apply to required area, wait for it to dry. Afterwards we remove it with a brush. Excellent for removing blood stains.
• Heat glycerin in warm water , apply to a cotton pad and wipe the desired area. Next, remove the trace using ammonia.
• Spray glass cleaner onto the stain , rub vigorously with a sponge/brush, then use ammonia on a cotton pad (solution).
• Dissolve aspirin in water (approx. for 1 liter - 1 tablet), moisten the cotton pad/disk and wipe the stain.
• Mix soda with water (1/2 to 1), moisten a clean cloth with the solution, leave on the stain for 2 hours. Next, remove the remaining soda and dry it.
• Dilute citric and acetic acid in water (note - in equal proportions), wipe the stain with the solution using a cotton pad, dry with a hairdryer.

We remove different types of stains on the mattress using homemade and special products

Stains from urine and blood are still not such a common occurrence. But household stains appear all the time, and it is not always possible to remove them immediately.

Here are the best recipes for removing household stains on a mattress:

1. From lipstick. Wet the cotton pad/disk in alcohol and wipe it off.
2. From red wine. Cover the stain with baking soda (or salt), remove it with a vacuum cleaner after 30 minutes, then wash it with dry foam cleaning agent.
3. From felt-tip pens, pens. We take a special product (for example, Dr. Beckmann), apply it, and remove the stain.
4. From wax crayons. Place loose paper on top of the stain and iron it. We change the paper until the marks are completely gone.
5. From fat. Immediately add salt (you can also use potato starch or talcum powder), after 15 minutes vacuum it and add it again. For best result can be ironed through a dry cloth.
6. From coffee. Use mild soap or water with salt. Be sure to dry it.
7. From juices. A mixture of vinegar and ammonia, 1 to 1.
8. From tea or beer. Apply the vinegar solution to a cotton pad and wipe the stain.
9. From fucorcin. Mix alcohol and regular tooth powder (half and half), apply to the stain, wait for it to dry, and vacuum. You can use sodium sulfite, but in this case, be sure to wash off the remaining product with a soda solution and dry the area.

How to get rid of an unpleasant odor from a mattress?

Getting rid of the stain is only half the battle. Is it really possible to withdraw bad smell from the mattress yourself?

There are options!

Both old and proven, and modern...

• We buy an odor absorber in the store , fall asleep on the odorous area for 3-5 hours, sweep it away with a brush, vacuum the residue and wipe it with a damp cloth. You can also purchase a product that destroys organic odors - it acts quickly and the results are good. Perfect option if there is a smell of vomit/urine on the mattress.
• Regular salt. Dilute with water 3 to 1, apply the mixture to the desired area, rub in, then wipe with a clean cloth, dry with a hairdryer.
• Soda. You can simply pour it onto the mattress and vacuum it up after 12-20 hours. Helps with tobacco smell. If the result is bad, repeat.
• Vinegar. We saturate the stain with the product, then generously sprinkle it with soda, and vacuum it in the morning.
• Children's washing powder. Don’t dilute it - just pour it onto the stain and rub it in with a dry sponge or brush. Leave it for a couple of hours, then vacuum it.
• Iodine. A product that quickly eliminates urine odor. However, it is not recommended to use it on light-colored fabrics. For 1 liter of water - 20 drops. Apply the solution to a cotton pad and then wipe the area.
• Laundry soap. Option for old urine odor. We moisten the area, rub it well with soap, wait 20 minutes. Next, wet the fabric in a vinegar solution (approx. 1 tbsp per 1 liter of water), rinse off the soap, wipe with a clean damp cloth, dry with napkins and iron through the fabric.
• Ammonia. An excellent tool. We wet the stain, wait half an hour, then remove it with soda.
• Regarding the mold smell , it is usually eliminated with a bleach solution.

Important! Don't wait until the stains become old - wash them right away! And, of course, don’t wait until the product becomes completely unusable: if you can’t handle it on your own, immediately take it to the dry cleaner (note - or call specialists at home).

How do you clean mattresses at home, what products do you use? Share your experience in the comments below!

A coconut filled mattress with foam rubber is widely used for cribs. Therefore, it is quite logical that it is susceptible to such types of contamination as urine, blood, food stains, which are quite difficult to remove. In addition to this problem, housewives do not know whether its filling can be washed. Find out how to wash a coconut mattress correctly and what products to use to clean it from the article. Although it is inexpensive, I still want it to last longer. To do this, you must follow the rules for its operation.

Using the mattress correctly

He belongs to the type orthopedic mattresses. The filler inside is coconut fibers, which in itself speaks volumes about its strength. However, you should not believe those manufacturers who loudly insist that such mattresses can withstand any mechanical stress, including jumps and impacts if transported incorrectly. As a rule, the seller gives such recommendations if coconut fibers are bonded with synthetic adhesive solutions. It is quite clear that in this situation there can be no talk of any environmental cleanliness.

It’s better to make it a rule to follow some principles for using a mattress filled with coconut. Here they are:

• compliance temperature regime indoors in the range from ten to forty degrees and a maximum air humidity of eighty-five percent;
• to protect against various kinds liquids, it makes sense to use an external hygienic mattress cover;
• Such material should not be placed on excessively hard and textured surfaces such as cots, sofas, or floors. Better buy wooden frame, which will enhance the orthopedic effect;
• The dimensions of the product must fully fit the size of the child’s crib;
• From time to time it is worthwhile to ventilate the filler;
• Don’t forget to vacuum the product to get rid of dust and small dirt.

As stains appear, you should get rid of them immediately, if possible. Find out how to wash a coconut mattress correctly in the following sections.

If possible, it is better to remove blood immediately. This is done with a cloth soaked in cold water. If it has already been partially absorbed, then hydrogen peroxide will come to the rescue. Apply it to the stain and wait until the reaction occurs, accompanied by the release of foam. And then calmly collect the solution with a sponge.

How to wash a coconut mattress using laundry soap? Very simple. It is applied to the stain with a toothbrush and then rinsed with clean water.

You can use soda or salt. Any of these substances must be mixed in water, pour the resulting solution into a spray bottle and spray onto the area of ​​contamination. Then wait twenty minutes until it is absorbed. And remove with a cotton swab or napkin.

One more unpleasant looking urine stains appear as impurities. How to wash a children's coconut mattress from them, and what products to use?

These types of stains are dangerous not only because they contaminate the product, but also because they cause a characteristic odor. As a precaution, far-sighted housewives use oilcloth when covering the mattress, on which a mattress pad is put, and then a sheet on top. If you have not taken such precautions, then you can only clean fresh urine stains yourself at home. But old stains can only be washed off by dry cleaning.

How to wash a coconut mattress using liquid soap? It needs to be foamed in water, applied to the contaminated area, and then blotted with a regular napkin. As a rule, urine is also removed along with the solution.

A combination of salt and lemon juice It is also an excellent cleaner for these types of stains. They are mixed until a thick consistency is formed and left in place for two hours. In this case, a double positive effect is achieved - the salt absorbs all the liquid, and the lemon juice eliminates the unpleasant odor. Then, the area where the solution is applied is wiped with a damp cloth.

A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda works great for removing urine stains. This mixture is dissolved in water, applied using a spray bottle to the contaminated area, wait for the chemical reaction, and then remove with a cloth.

If the unpleasant odor still remains, it can be removed using ordinary table vinegar.

Find out how to wash a children's mattress with coconut shavings to remove food stains and other types of dirt in the next section.

Getting rid of food stains on a mattress

Grease stains can be easily removed if you use ammonia. A few drops of it are diluted in water, a soft cloth is soaked in the resulting solution, squeezed well, and then the dirty area is wiped with it.

If the mattress has been stained with drops of wax, they can be removed with a damp cloth and an iron. The napkin should be placed on the stain and ironed on top. All wax comes off the mattress immediately.

How to wash a coconut mattress to remove chewing gum or play dough. Instead of washing, you will need ice. With its help, sticky contaminants are frozen, after which they are easily scraped off with a knife.

If the nature of the stains is unknown to you, you can use dishwashing liquid diluted in water. It is applied to the area of ​​contamination, and some material is placed on top that absorbs moisture well. All the dirt will pull out on its own.

Is it possible to wash a coconut mattress? in the usual way? It is best to carry out this procedure without using filler.

Washing a coconut mattress

Under no circumstances should the coconut filling itself be wetted. To get rid of unpleasant odors, it is hung on the balcony and dried in the open sun. In winter, use a battery for this purpose. The main thing is not to overdo it and not to dry it out. Otherwise, the coconut filler will lose its shape.

But the foam layer can be washed. It detaches from the filler very easily. It should be twisted and in this form placed in washing machine. It should be taken into account that foam rubber after washing requires additional drying on a radiator or in the sun, since its porous structure retains moisture for a very long time. And in the case of coconut filling, there should not be any liquid inside the mattress, even in the smallest quantities, as this will lead to the formation of mold.

How to wash a coconut mattress to get rid of mites, dust and dirt inside the fibers? If you have a steam generator at your disposal, you can use it for cleaning. Hot steam can dissolve many types of stains, kill mites if there are any, and also blow out all the dust ingrained deep into the coconut fibers. It is important to dry the filler well after such treatment.

In conclusion, it should be added that, despite low price mattress filled with coconut flakes, it makes sense to follow the rules for caring for it. As practice shows, stores do not always sell organic products. clean materials. In an effort to give the coconut filling increased strength, manufacturers use adhesives of synthetic origin. Therefore, being the owner of a truly environmentally friendly mattress, it makes sense to keep it in in good condition as long as possible.

No matter how hard you try to protect the bed from urine, sometimes troubles happen - neither oilcloth nor a diaper can save you. The specificity of urine stains is the unpleasant ammonia odor that persists for for a long time. Removing an old stain or, conversely, a fresh stain that has penetrated deeply into the fabric and filler is a difficult task.

What types of mattresses are there, and why should you pay attention to it?

• Spring and monoblock;
• Orthopedic, anti-decubitus, water and classical;
• With artificial and natural fillers, etc.

For all types and types of mattresses general instructions care is approximately the same: turn over from time to time, use protective covers, vacuum regularly, dry in the sun and clean - dry, wet or using special products.

But to extend its service life, you need to remember some care features. For example, springless orthopedic mattresses are cleaned using several types of chemical solutions - separately for the mattress cover, separately for the internal filler. Spring mattress In no case should it be subjected to deformation - this may negatively affect its orthopedic properties, etc.

1. The first and easiest way to get rid of odor and stains is to simply wash the mattress, if the size and type of filling allows;
2. Also simple, but not quite budget method– take the mattress to the dry cleaner. This option is especially preferable for orthopedic mattresses, when cleaning which the internal filling must not be damaged under any circumstances;
3. Use products from a pet store - odor eliminator. A product that has its own distinct citrus or floral scent, is sprayed onto the stain, interrupts the odor and almost completely absorbs it. It is used not only on fabrics, but also on any surfaces. Requires thorough ventilation after application;
4. Cleaning with a steam cleaner is a newfangled gadget for advanced housewives. The steam cleaner is effective for cleaning almost any surface and easily copes with dirt fabric upholstery furniture, cleaning mattresses. At the same time, the steam cleaning mechanism itself does not involve a large amount of moisture, which is important. A steam cleaner kills a large number of germs without the use of chemicals. Some steam cleaner models are equipped with drying attachments;
5. You can try to clean the mattress from urine yourself, using improvised means. It is important to remember that you cannot add moisture to a fresh urine stain or generously wet an already dry stain. This will only make the situation worse, increase the smell, or, even worse, require drying out the deep layers of the mattress.

• The wet spot must be dried as much as possible with napkins or a clean cloth. But do not rub the moisture into the fabric, but blot it;
• Treat the dried stain with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and liquid hand soap (in the proportion of 235 ml per 3 tbsp and plus 1 drop of soap). Dissolve soda in perhydrol, add a drop of soap and pour into a spray bottle. Immediately spray the mixture onto the stain. Chemical reaction, which occurs when these ingredients are mixed, helps push urine out of the fibers of the fabric. Dry and vacuum the surface;
• Ammonia diluted with water in the proportion of a teaspoon per glass of water will help get rid of small stains;
• Old urine stains are removed with “acidic” solutions: water diluted in equal proportions with acetic acid or lemon juice. The mixture must be sprayed over the stain and blotted with a napkin. After the product has been absorbed, sprinkle the stain with baking soda and vacuum after a day. There will be no trace left of stains and unpleasant odors.

How to clean a mattress from urine or other contaminants - in various ways a lot of. They vary in efficiency, budget and amount of effort. But remember that it is easier to prevent contamination as much as possible than to later look for a way and means to get rid of it.

Your mattress is responsible for how well you get a good night's sleep and how good you feel when you get out of bed. It doesn’t matter whether there are visible stains with an unpleasant odor on it or not. Throughout the night, you breathe in dust that has accumulated in the mattress.

Think about what dust is. This is an accumulation of particles of hair, skin, dirt, bacteria, fungal spores, animal hair, etc. Unpleasant? That is why mattress care should become a habitual and regular task for every housewife, along with carpet cleaning and floor washing. Clean sleeping area– the key to health and sound, restful sleep!

A clean mattress is the key to a sound and healthy sleep

Many housewives naively think that using mattress covers is a panacea for all dirt and stains. Dear housewives, do not expect faithful and reliable quality from your mattresses. long service, if you don’t take good care of them! Let's find out together how to clean a mattress, for example, from dust, stains, mites, fungal spores, and unpleasant odors?

• Getting rid of dust
• We remove various stains
• Say goodbye to unpleasant odors

Are you changing your bed linen? Don’t be too lazy to find just 5 minutes to clean the mattress with a vacuum cleaner, at least from dust. Turn it over to the other side each time so that it can “breathe.” Don't forget to wipe the bottom of the bed with a damp cloth and remove all the accumulated crap from there. Do this all the time.

How to clean a mattress when you can't vacuum it? Pull it on Fresh air and thoroughly knock out everything unnecessary: ​​mites, dust, wool, hair, fungal spores. It is better to use, of course, male power: more benefits. And let him “sunbathe” (not the husband, of course!) in the sun, because Sun rays perfectly disinfect all surfaces. Result: deep sleep, clean lungs, disappearance of allergies.

And if there is no way to ventilate the mattress, how can you clean it? As a last resort, cover with a damp sheet and beat out like a carpet. By the way, such simple dry cleaning at home will be appreciated by the exotic filler - coconut coir.

Coffee in bed – in the most literal sense? Now how can you clean your mattress from unsightly stains? Prepare an ammonia solution: add a teaspoon to a glass of water ammonia. Wipe off the stain and rinse off the solution after a few minutes. Let the surface dry.

Cleaning with a damp brush is suitable for mattresses made of polyurethane foam and coconut coir.

Cleaning a simple stain is done with dry foam made from liquid soap, washing powder, or dish gel. Apply it with a brush or sponge. This must be done quickly so that moisture does not saturate the filler. Next, wipe the stain removal areas with a barely damp cloth, blot paper towel. Is there any moisture left? Dry with a hairdryer. But cleaning a surface decorated with multi-colored stains of all kinds, including urine, in this way is ineffective.

Well, how to clean a mattress when the dirt doesn’t want to leave the upholstery? There are several ways to clean old or stubborn stains:

• Acid removes stains from urine, vomit, and juice well at home. Dissolve water in equal proportions with one thing: lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid. Spray the liquid over the mess or wipe it gently with a sponge. Wait until dry, sprinkle with baking soda. Vacuum after a day. By the way, such cleaning has saved more than one children’s mattress! It also perfectly removes all kinds of odors (cigarette smoke, urine).
• Hydrogen peroxide will remove traces of blood from the surface of mattresses, and medical alcohol will deal with greasy stains from lipstick, butter sandwiches (after breakfast in bed) and even urine. If there are old stains of unknown origin on the surface of your mattresses, treat these places with ammonia solution. You only need a teaspoon per glass of water.
• Salt will save you from spilled red wine: sprinkle it on the scene, then wash the stain with dry foam.

The mattress loves to collect smells. And if you smoke in bed, there is a great opportunity to breathe in the smoke with your nose buried in the bed. I do not like? You can also clean mattresses from odor on your own. Sprinkle baking soda on its surface (only without a cover) and vacuum it after two days. This way you can also refresh your children’s mattress. And there are plenty of smells there!

Remember that a perfectly clean mattress means a perfectly sound sleep!

This cannot be washed off with any vanish, just cover it up. Even a paravacuum cleaner won’t be able to handle it completely if everything is neglected. A mattress cover will be cheaper than a vacuum cleaner, although it is also indispensable in the household))

Well, of course, this is for those who need it to be really clean.

How to wash a children's mattress

Children's mattresses easily absorb foreign odors, especially when the baby wets himself at night.

Dirt accumulates on the surface. After cleaning the cover and airing the product, the unpleasant odor persists, because urine gradually saturates the inner layers of the mattress.

Children's products cannot be dry cleaned, otherwise allergic attacks to the components of chemical reagents will not be avoided. Manufacturers of children's mattresses indicate on the labels that the products cannot be washed. Then how to wash a children's mattress?

There are special detergents for washing mattresses. They are intended for surface care of products with coconut filling.

The removable cover is washable in automatic car in a classic way. Fixed covers, for example, in cotton children's mattresses, are treated with specialized detergents for caring for mattresses manually at home.

If you put it on top of the mattress protective case, you can use carpet cleaner for treatment, and you can use it to remove odors. special means from the pet store. Baby laundry soap and baby powders are also suitable.

How to wash a children's cotton mattress?

Initially, the surface of the mattress must be thoroughly vacuumed to remove dust from the inner layers.

The following methods are used to remove stains:

• greasy stains are removed with undiluted alcohol; after cleaning, the surface is washed with water;
• spilled juices, teas and other liquids are washed off with a vinegar solution, the ingredients are taken in equal parts;
• neutralize odors from food products You can use a solution of baking soda;
• stains of unknown origin can be removed with an ammonia solution at the rate of 1 teaspoon per glass of water;
• fresh urine is removed with a soap solution or vinegar solution; you can apply a paste of salt and lemon juice to the puddle, let it stand for several hours and rinse off.

Such products consist of 3-5 layers.

How to wash a children's mattress with coconut shavings? After removing the cover, the mattress must be carefully disassembled into layers. It is recommended to wash each layer separately.

• Take half a bath of water and add half a pack of baby laundry detergent. To wash your mattress, you can choose powders with a pleasant aroma.
• The layer is lowered into the bath and allowed to soak for 5-10 minutes, after which it is washed carefully by hand. A children's mattress with coconut filling may also contain buckwheat husk. Such layers cannot be rubbed, otherwise the husks will jump out of their own pockets.
• Rinse the mattress in home bathrooms with big amount water thoroughly until the water runs clear.

This washing method eliminates unpleasant odors, including urine.

The material must not be centrifuged. It is enough to squeeze out the water a little with your hands and lay out the layers to dry on a special hanger for drying. Products should not be over-dried, otherwise problems may arise with the assembly of layers.

The semi-dry layers are collected in the reverse order and the cover is put on. Next, let the mattress dry thoroughly in the assembled state, turning it over to the other side as it dries.

Parental care for a newborn baby comes down to creating ideal conditions for rest, sleep and play of the child. Trying to give our baby only the best, we often make some mistakes. For example, some parents believe that a child should sleep on a soft mattress to make him more comfortable. In fact this is one of the typical mistakes. And the most suitable mattress for a child is a coconut mattress.

When choosing a mattress for a child, we must pay Special attention materials. All children's accessories must be safe and hypoallergenic. By purchasing a cheap mattress filled with polyurethane foam (foam rubber), we expose the baby to serious danger. In this review we will look at all the features of coconut mattresses and study their advantages and disadvantages.

Coconut mattresses received this name because of their filler, which is natural coconut fiber. It is indeed made from ordinary coconuts. The manufacturing technology is quite simple - ripe nuts are collected, soaked in sea ​​water and sent for processing. Their insides are used for confectionery purposes, and the outer fibers are combed out and dried.

Coconut coir is made from coconut fibers - this is a thread from which pillows, mattresses and other products are subsequently made. But only thin and short fibers are suitable for this. After this, the coir is sent for further processing, since pure form it is used quite rarely. Now the manufacturer faces two tasks:

• Give the coir the desired shape;
• Give it durability and elasticity.

Initially, coir is small balls of tangled short threads. In production, they are straightened, processed with natural latex and formed into slabs and blocks.

Since we're talking about latex, it should be noted that there are two types of coir:

• Latexed coir;
• Needle-punched coir.

And both types are quite actively used in the production of children's mattresses.

Properties of latex coir

Latexed coir is made by impregnating the original fibers with natural latex. Coconut fiber itself has antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties. Being treated with latex, coir becomes more resilient and elastic. At the same time, it gains resistance to stress. As a final result, manufacturers receive safe and durable coconut slabs, which are sent for the manufacture of mattresses and other products.

Latexed coir has excellent antibacterial properties and is highly breathable. In addition, coconut fiber does not absorb moisture - it quickly evaporates and does not linger in the fabrics. And this is very good, since in a humid environment bacteria receive all the conditions for rapid reproduction.

Do not be alarmed by the strange rubbery smell emanating from a mattress with latex coir - this is what natural latex smells like, and the smell itself will disappear within a few days after opening the package with the mattress.

Properties of needle-punched coir

Needle-punched coir is not a full-fledged coconut fiber. During its production, short coconut fibers are nailed to the fabric base. The material turns out to be quite hard and dense, but not resistant to stress - soon dented places appear on mattresses made of such material, and the coir begins to crumble. After a few years, it completely collapses, resulting in mattresses become uncomfortable and even hazardous to health.

Pros and cons of a coconut mattress for a newborn

We learned how to make coconut filling for children's mattresses. Now we need to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this material. Let's start, as usual, with the advantages - there are many more of them than disadvantages.

Naturalness

The first advantage is completely natural coconut coir. Both the fiber itself and the latex used to process it are obtained from plant materials. Therefore, we have at our disposal environmentally friendly mattresses made literally by nature itself - coconut coir is an ideal material for children's crib mattresses. In addition, parents of the baby are recommended to purchase a coconut mattress for newborns in a stroller, since the child spends a lot of time in it.

No rotting

Coconut filling does not rot. Moreover, it is not subject to rotting even when wet - coconut fiber, due to the content of lignin, which is a natural polymer. Even if you wet the coconut fiber with water and keep it in this state for several days, it will do nothing - soon the moisture will evaporate, and we will get something suitable for use. further exploitation mattress.

Hypoallergenic

Coconut filler has hypoallergenic properties. It does not cause allergies, does not accumulate unpleasant odors, and it does not harbor harmful microorganisms, for example, bed mites. In addition, coconut fiber has good heat transfer properties and is well ventilated.

Orthopedic properties

It is impossible not to note the orthopedic properties of this coconut fiber. Children's coconut mattresses are recommended for use by all children - such mattresses support the back well and create conditions for proper development spine. A rigid base makes sleep healthier and more sound. In addition, such mattresses are recommended for children and adults with spinal diseases - you should consult with specialists about this.

Flaws

Now let's talk about the disadvantages - there are not many of them, which once again confirms the excellent properties of this material. In fact, the only drawback of latexed coconut coir is is her high price . And this is quite understandable, given the labor intensity of its production - soaking alone takes up to several months. As for cheap coconut mattresses, they are made either from pressed (needle-punched) coir or from immature coconut fibers - they have a light shade.

Don't buy cheap coconut mattresses as they are no different good characteristics and quickly deteriorate. Pay attention to products from famous manufacturers.