Care Instructions for Memory Foam

Clean your memory foam with mild soap and water.

Memory foam is used in pillows and bedding, providing a foam texture that forms to your body shape. This is often used by people with back and neck trouble, as it puts less pressure on problem areas. Since the foam is a different substance from other types of basic bedding, it requires a more delicate cleaning process than simply throwing the foam in the washing machine.

Things You'll Need

• Mild soap
• Water
• Cleaning cloth
• Dish
• Disinfectant spray or vinegar

Instructions

1. Pour 3 tbsp. of a mild laundry or dish detergent into a dish, along with 2 cups of warm water.

2. Dip a cleaning cloth into the soapy water, wring out and blot over any stained areas.

3. Spray the foam with a mist of disinfectant spray or pure white vinegar. Both will kill bacteria and work well when vomit or similar bacteria-carrying substances come into contact with the memory foam.

4. Allow the foam to air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not place the memory foam in the washer or dryer, which will break apart the foam particles.

References

• Healthy Foundations: Memory Foam Care