There are a wide variety of futon mattresses available, with various thicknesses, materials and sizes. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a new futon mattress to be sure you choose the right one for your home. more »

How to keep your full futon mattress from slipping off your futon frame. more »

A futon mattress can be a real pain to wrestle with, especially up and down stairs, but with a rope, it becomes reasonably easy to deal with. The rope makes it much easier to get a grip on it. more »

The futon is one piece of furniture that is a must in your home. It is a couch as well a bed. That helps save on cost and space. To have that extreme comfort when you sit or lie down in your futon you will need to have the futon mattress on top of the futon. The selection of the futon mattress is something which will be not as easy as you need to take into account several factors. Read on to find out more about how to select the best futon mattress. more »

Traditional Japanese futon mattresses are beaten with a stick called a futon tataki to remove dust and allergens. This is done a couple of times a week (on a dry day), and the futon mattress is then hung outside, exposing each side to the sun for an hour or two. Of course, Japanese futons are much lighter than the ones westerners are accustomed to, so it is quite practical to haul them outside for regular cleaning. When maintained properly, a heavier futon mattress is actually fairly simple to keep clean, as well. Fitting your new futon with a moisture resistant mattress cover is the best strategy to avoid it getting dusty and stained in the first place. But, if your futon mattress is beyond dusty, has become soiled, or simply needs freshening up, follow these steps for proper futon mattress cleaning. more »

Ok so you left the futon in the garage and now it is time to bring it out for the summer... But now it is totally ugly looking, full of cobwebs and who knows what? How do you clean and disinfect that futon mattress and make it safe for summer use? more »

The futon has come a long way in the past forty years, but the traditional 100% cotton futon mattress is still a favorite among college students and the "living space deprived." There are now many different types of futon mattresses available, so you should know what you're looking for before you buy. more »

Protect your futon mattress and redecorate your room by making an easy futon slipcover. While your futon mattress may not be easy to clean, a slipcover can quickly be taken off and washed in your washing machine. You can also change the whole look of your room just by putting on a slipcover, or cover up stains or rips in your futon mattress. Though purchasing a futon slipcover may be expensive, making one is not. more »

Keeping a futon mattress clean is as important as keeping your own bed mattress clean. But if you have a futon mattress that does need cleaning, here is one program I use on my own futon. I have kids that jump, play, and eat and drink on our futon. Yes those liquids do seep thru the cover onto the mattress. You should try to clean it up right after it happens. more »