Dealing with mould on a mattress

Dealing with mould on a mattress. Today I visited a client who lived in an period style home in Pascoe Vale South. It was a rental property that absolutely wreaked of mould. I extracted, cleaned and sanitised two mattresses that both had mould stains on them. Dealing with Mould on your mattress can be extremely harmful to one’s health. One of the occupants was an allergy sufferer who was finding she was sick more often than well. I explained to her that she should start a regular vigil to combat her allergies while inside this particular house.

Dealing with mould on a mattress;

1. Firstly, get a slat base for your mattress (air flow).
2. Secondly, get your mattress extracted, cleaned & sanitised at least every six months. (including anti allergen & anti dust mite treatment)
3. Thirdly, blinds open every day even when overcast (U.V light, moulds mortal enemy)
4. Finally, bedding pulled back every morning and sheets washed in hot water regularly. (mould on a mattress breeds in warm, moist conditions)

Dealing with Mould on your mattress can be harmful to you and your family but mould on a mattress is even more of a concern because you interact so closely with your mattress. Mould spores that are airborne are particularly dangerous as they can quickly find their way into your respiratory system. Mould on a mattress can be a serious health risk! If you find that you’re regularly falling ill, check your entire home for mould, it’s a bacteria we can definitely live without.

Living in Melbourne with our change of seasons can make conditions very conducive to break outs of mould on a mattress. Dealing with mould on your mattress can easily be done by regularly having a professional clean your mattress.

If you have any concerns about the health of your mattress please do not hesitate!

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