How Often Should You Have Your Mattress Cleaned?
We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed. During that time, significant amounts of sweat, dead skin cells, dust and mites accumulate in the mattress. Regular professional mattress cleaning is therefore not just a matter of hygiene, but also of health.
Why Regular Mattress Cleaning Matters
Every night, a person loses an average of 0.5 to 1 litre of sweat. Add to that skin flakes, hair and other organic particles. This moisture and nutrients create ideal conditions for dust mites to settle in the mattress.
An average mattress can harbour up to 2 million dust mites. Their droppings are one of the most common triggers for allergies and respiratory problems.
The Recommendation: Every 6 Months
We recommend professional mattress cleaning at least every 6 months. For certain groups, more frequent cleaning may be advisable:
- Allergy sufferers: Every 3–4 months
- Families with young children: Every 4–6 months
- Pet owners: Every 4–6 months
- People with night sweats: Every 3–4 months
5 Signs Your Mattress Needs Cleaning
- Visible stains — Coffee, sweat or other marks
- Unpleasant odours — Especially musty or sour smells
- Allergic reactions — Sneezing, blocked nose or itchy eyes in the morning
- Discolouration — Yellowish or brownish patches
- It's been more than 6 months — Even without visible dirt, regular cleaning is recommended
Professional Cleaning vs. Home Remedies
Many people try to clean their mattress with baking soda or steam cleaners. However, these methods have clear limitations:
Home remedies:
- Only reach the surface
- Can introduce moisture into the mattress (mould risk!)
- Don't remove mites
Professional cleaning:
- Deep cleaning right to the mattress core
- Hypoallergenic cleaning agents
- Extraction of mites and their droppings
- Odour neutralisation
- Quick drying
Our Mattress Cleaning in Munich
At Octoputz, we clean your mattress at your home in Munich. Our mattress cleaning starts from just €59 for children's mattresses and €79 for single mattresses.
The process takes only 30–45 minutes, and your mattress is ready to use again within a few hours.
Book your appointment now: 0176 651 58 719 or via WhatsApp.