how do i get musty odors from mattresses?

Answer 1

I am currently deodorizing a mattress.

What I used is baking soda. I sprinkled it on liberally and let it set for a few days. I vacuumed it off. I treated both sides of the mattress.

The smell is gone.

If you have been putting sheets and a mattress cover on the bed, you probably need to deodorize that. I soaked, prewashed , and then washed the sheets, etc using vinegar and Arm and Hammer powdered soap. The smell is gone from there as well.

Answer 2

Try putting the mattress out side for a few days or for the day. I but an old trunk outside for a couple of days and the musty smell is gone away.

Answer 3

Be careful with the spray freshener from your grocery store.
They can contain harmful substances. Try this and other sites for natural, safe alternatives:
http://www.rainforestorganics.ca/natural-air-freshener.htm
(This is for an air freshener, but it gives you an idea of the scents.)
This has some instructions for making your own spray:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/soap/msg010944569076.html?3

You could try making your own blend or purchasing one ready made. Use the google string "natural linen spray freshener" and you will find many ready-made products available.

In addition to using the spray, I would try cleaning the mattress, perhaps with a steam cleaner, to get rid of the mold. (If you smell mustiness, although you can't see it, there's bound to be some growth.) Put it in a warm environment (outside preferred) to dry very well.

Answer 4

Febreeze works really well. All you have to do is spray it on the mattress and wait a little and the odor is gone!

Answer 5

I recently heard that if you sprinkle the mattress with bi carb soda leave for as long as possible and then vacuum it up. I haven't actually tried it but i know bi carb removes odours from the fridge so it could work. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Febreeze.

Answer 7

take them outside lean against house spray on frabreeze and let air out awile