2006-08-23 04:52:46 · 17 answers · asked by TequilaSal 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sorry I forgot to mention that this is a new matress, posturopedic and coast about 700 dolars, it was stored in the basement because it will be a present for someone.
2006-08-23 05:11:59 · update #1
I have feather beds.This is how you do it.Rub it really good with cornstarch to remove dirt then you apply some baking soda after which it sets for a while and then you beat the hell out of it outside like it was an old rug.(you only need to use very light diluted bleach if there is actual visiual mold but,I'm guessing you proably just have MUSTY smell and not mold.that just wouldn't be right unless you gave it the proper conditions to grow and form and if you did you would have to be a slob,which I doubt you are)The matress needs to have a good airing and some sunshine on BOTH sides.The final application is Frebreeze,the only actual odor remover on the market.It will kill and destroy the properties that make up the smell.
2006-08-23 05:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damp wash with a mixture of laundry detergent and javex. Take outside in the sun to dry. Then spray with lysol. If this does't work...try to buying a new matress.
2006-08-23 05:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sica_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try heavy doses of Lysol and sun shine. If that fails, throw it out and start over. Mildew can cause rashes besides just smelling.
2006-08-23 04:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if u are straped for cash and cant get a new one get a spray can of Lysol disinfectant spray douse with half the can on one side allow it to dry flip it over and douse the other side with the other half of the can allow that to dry buy a plastic sheet to cover the mattress
2006-08-23 05:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by angelina_mcardle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it out side and prop it up against something in the sunshine and fresh air. But make sure it doesn't get rained on, or your problem will only get worse.
2006-08-23 04:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but get rid of the mattress. Mildew is no good and it's there - so .... dump the mattress and get a new one.
2006-08-23 04:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to replace - if that's not an option spray with lysol and air both sides out in the sunshine
2006-08-23 04:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toss and it get new. If it's got mildew it has germs. You are asking for an illness.
2006-08-23 04:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's time for a new mattress, the one you are having the problem with now sounds very hazardous!!
2006-08-23 04:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by cOMpLiCaTeD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new matress.
2006-08-23 05:02:53 · answer #10 · answered by 4theluvofGod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋