How to Care for Pillow Top Mattress Cover
Pillow top mattresses have a soft layer stitched on top of the mattress. These beds offer prime comfort, but they can be costly. A pillow top mattress cover will mimic the softness of a pillow top mattress at a much lower cost and will also serve to protect the mattress from wear. Like bed sheets, you should clean a pillow top mattress cover regularly as it can be prone to collecting sweat and dust mites. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove the pad from the bed every two to three months for general cleaning.
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Wash a pillow top mattress cover made of down feathers or wool in warm water. Use a large washing machine to prevent the cover from tearing. If necessary, take the cover to a laundromat to secure a large enough machine.
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Take a pillow top mattress cover made of memory foam outside, and shake it to remove dust. Place a protective covering on the floor, such as a sheet, and lay the cover on top of it. Use the handheld attachment of a vacuum cleaner to deep clean.
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Spot clean a cover made of memory foam using a white cloth and a small amount of liquid detergent. Wet the spot with clean water. Pour the detergent onto the cloth, and rub onto the pad until the spot is removed. Pre-treat with stain treatment if necessary. Rinse out the cloth, and blot the spot to remove the soap. Allow it to dry.
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Dry a washed cover on a line outdoors, or place it in a large dryer such as you would find at a laundromat.
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Flip a cover made of memory foam before replacing it on the bed to ensure even wear.
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Tips & Warnings
Place a tennis ball into the dryer while drying a cover to "fluff" it up.
Remove a cover, and hang it outside to allow it to air out if the cover needs to be freshened but is not soiled.
Do not place a memory foam cover in a washing machine.
