How to Clean a Mattress and Remove Stains
Vacuum, deodorise and spot-clean a mattress without soaking it: what to use on blood, urine and sweat stains, and how to dry it so no damp stays inside.
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A little know-how. More room for life.
Bedroom & living
Bedroom and living room guides
The rooms you live and sleep in are mostly fabric, dust and things, so these guides start with the bed and the soft furnishings, then the appliances and the occasions that leave a mess. Decluttering and styling sit at the end: they make a room easier to keep clean rather than cleaning it.
18 guides · Edited by Huy Hoang · Updated
FIND YOUR PROBLEM
Find the problem
Start from what you can see. Each row points to the guide that deals with it.
| What you’re seeing | The guide for it |
|---|---|
| Stains or a smell on the mattress | How to Clean a Mattress and Remove Stains |
| Pillows gone flat, yellow or smelly | How to Wash Pillows by Filling, Step by Step |
| The air conditioner smells when it starts | How to Clean a Split System Air Conditioner |
| A grubby laptop keyboard or smudged screen | How to Clean Your Laptop Safely |
| The house after a party | How to Clean Up After a Party Without Wearing Yourself Out |
| A guest arriving this week | How to Prepare a Guest Room |
| A leather couch that looks dry or grubby | How to Clean a Leather Couch and Condition It |
| A musty smell or spots in the wardrobe | How to Get Rid of Mould in Your House |
START HERE
Where to start.
- How to Clean a Mattress and Remove StainsThe dry-first method for stains and smells, and how often to do it.
- How to Clean a Leather Couch and Condition ItClean and condition leather without stripping it, by finish.
- How to Declutter Your Home, One Small Space at a TimeA small-area method that sticks, before any of the cleaning.
The mattresses and bedding series3 guides, in order
The desk and home office cleaning series8 guides, in order
Mattress and bedding
Mattresses and pillows, and whether a professional mattress clean is worth it.
How to Wash Pillows by Filling, Step by Step
Which pillows can go in the washing machine, the cycle and temperature for fibre and down, cover-only care for foam and latex, and how to dry them through.
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Is Professional Mattress Cleaning Worth It?
Usually not for routine care. How often to clean a mattress, when a DIY clean is enough, when a specialist is worth paying for, and when to replace it.
Read the guideRooms, appliances and occasions
The split system, the laptop, a guest room, the morning after a party, and the attic.
More room for life.How to Clean a Leather Couch and Condition It
Dust weekly with a dry, soft cloth; every 2–4 months use a leather cleaner seam to seam, then conditioner. Water-drop test first; skip baby wipes and vinegar.
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How to Clean Your Laptop Safely
Screens, keyboards and vents each need a different approach. What is safe on a coated display, and the cleaner that will strip it.
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How to Clean and Organise Your Attic in 9 Simple Steps
Attic full of dust and forgotten boxes? Our 9-step guide covers safety gear, mould checks, and smart storage tips to help you reclaim your space with confidence.
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How to clean curtains: fabric care and when to get help
Choose curtain care from the label, lining and condition, with a practical checklist for deciding what you can do at home.
Read the guideDesk and home office
The desk first, then the keyboard, screen, mouse pad, chair, whiteboard and headphones around it.
More room for life.How to Clean Your Desk and Keep It Organised
Clear it, dust with a damp cloth, then wipe the top the way its surface needs. Laminate, timber, glass and standing desks, tech, cables and organising.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to Clean a Keyboard
Unplug it, tip out the crumbs, blow between the keys and wipe with a barely damp cloth. Plus washing mechanical keycaps, sticky keys and spills.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to Clean a Computer Screen
Dust it dry, then wipe with a microfibre cloth barely damp with distilled water. What each monitor brand allows, and the cleaners that strip a coating.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to Clean a Mouse Pad (and Your Mouse)
Hand-wash a cloth mouse pad in warm water with a little dish soap, rinse and air-dry it flat for 24 hours. Plus RGB, glass and desk mats, and the mouse.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to Clean an Office Chair
Vacuum, then check the cleaning code: soapy foam on W fabric and mesh, a solvent on S, vacuum only on X. Leather, PU, armrests, castors and smells too.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to Clean a Whiteboard
Erase, spray with whiteboard cleaner, then dry with a second cloth. How to shift ghosting and permanent marker, clean glass boards, and what ruins a board.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to Clean Headphones and Earbuds
Brush the mesh dry, wipe with a barely damp cloth and rinse silicone tips in plain water. Apple's AirPods steps, foam tips, ear cushions and what to avoid.
Read the guideDecluttering and styling
Reading for when the problem is too much stuff rather than dirt.
How to Declutter Your Home, One Small Space at a Time
A practical guide to decluttering one small space at a time, with room-by-room ideas, responsible donation and disposal, and realistic research on wellbeing.
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Bedroom Styling Tips That Make the Room Feel Calmer
Small changes that make a bedroom feel restful rather than busy — layering, lighting, surfaces kept clear, and what to take out of the room entirely.
Read the guideMore room for life.Professional organiser or cleaner: which help does your home need?
Choose help for sorting belongings, organising storage or cleaning surfaces.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to declutter your wardrobe and make getting dressed easier
Sort clothes, plan repairs and donations, and make everyday storage easier to use.
Read the guideBedroom & Living
More guides for sorting belongings and choosing practical help.
More room for life.Professional organiser or cleaner: which help does your home need?
Choose help for sorting belongings, organising storage or cleaning surfaces.
Read the guideMore room for life.How to declutter your wardrobe and make getting dressed easier
Sort clothes, plan repairs and donations, and make everyday storage easier to use.
Read the guideWHEN YOU’D LIKE A HAND
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For the regular upkeep, a deeper reset or a home you’re moving out of. Find the clean that fits.
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