Baking soda
Perfect for removing stains, deodorizing and disinfecting, baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is the ideal product. It is the multi-purpose ingredient par excellence since it allows you to clean all surfaces in the house. To use it, sprinkle a sufficient quantity of this white powder on the area to be treated or on the entire mattress and leave the product to act for 1 hour. Once this time has elapsed, brush the entire surface with a soft-bristled brush to dislodge the dust mites from the mattress using circular movements. Then vacuum the entire mattress to remove dust, mites and also baking soda residue. For greater efficiency and if you have the possibility, take the mattress out in the sun and sprinkle it with baking soda. The sun and white powder will work better to exterminate bacteria as well as small critters that invade your mattress. Finally, use the vacuum cleaner to remove excess baking soda.
Another way to proceed is to mix 250 g of baking soda with 5 drops of tea tree essential oil and sprinkle this mixture that you have sifted onto the mattress. After an hour, vacuum and proceed in the same way on the other side of the mattress.
White vinegar
A star product in domestic cleaning, we must believe that white vinegar has not stolen its reputation. At the table of disinfectants and antibacterials is this white liquid that our grandmothers always used to polish, disinfect, descale and shine all the surfaces in the house. In addition, it can be a good alternative to bleach, which is considered irritating to the respiratory tract. To take advantage of its advantages in cleaning the mattress and in particular for cleaning and removing the smell of pee, start by pouring white vinegar into a spray bottle then spray this liquid all over the mattress. Then sprinkle baking soda so that it absorbs all the moisture but also to eliminate stains and bacteria. Let it sit for a few minutes before vacuuming.
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