subject: Twin Sofa Bed Mattress Pad - Tips For Tough Stain Removal [print this page] The purpose of a mattress pad is to protect your mattress from dirt and mishaps. However, those mishaps can still stain, discolor, or give your mattress pad a foul order. This is especially true for a twin sofa bed mattress pad. Statistically, it is more common for a child or young adult to sleep on a twin size sofa bed, and as such, it is more likely to be the victim of spills and other stains. Knowing how to handle tough stains can help extend the life of your mattress pad as it extends the life of your mattress.
One tip to keep in mind for cleaning your twin sofa bed mattress pad is that less is more. By this, it means to try the mildest cleaning solution on whatever stain you're fighting first. If caught early enough, many stains will come out with a simple mix of water and a mild laundry detergent. By all means, before trying any cleaning solution, check the care and cleaning instructions for your particular mattress pad. In general, most mattress pads are machine washable, so a mild laundry detergent applied directly to the stain and then agitated should be safe.
For tougher stains such as blood or urine, you may need to use stronger chemicals. However, this is not always the case, depending on how soon you become aware of the stain on your twin sofa bed mattress pad. In the case of urine stains, early detection is key to preventing lingering odors. Use paper towels or a plain white towel to soak up as much moisture as possible. Then try either a cleaner designed specifically for urine or plain white vinegar if no cleaner is available. The goal is to prevent the salt crystals in the urine from adhering to the material, which is what creates the foul odor.
In the case of bloodstains on your twin sofa bed mattress pad, rinsing with cold water before the blood has a chance to dry will help minimize the stain. Once as much excess blood is removed as possible, blotting with hydrogen peroxide can help loosen remaining blood platelets. Do not apply heat until the bloodstain is completely removed, as this will "set" the stain. Likewise, with any stain, refrain from placing your mattress pad in the dryer until you have removed as much of the stain as possible with chemical cleaners, repeated washing, or both.
