The recent sweltering temperatures have been causing many, especially those whose homes have no air-conditioners, suffer an uncomfortable and restless sleep. Well, I am one of them! 
Does summer/hot weather remind you of something else besides beaches and bikinis? Yes, it’s time to flip the mattress of yours!
Of course, there is some cleaning to do before you flip it over.
If there are sweat stains and dust mites, vacuum first. Vacuum the mattress, particularly between piping and crevices, to remove dead skin cells that attract dust mites.
Next, mix a mild detergent with water until suds form. Apply the dry suds only to the stained areas using a sponge. Wipe the areas with a sponge that has had warm water wrung from it.
Then, allow the areas to dry thoroughly. You can use a fan blowing across the mattress surface to ensure that the damp areas dry quickly or drag the mattress out and dry it in the hot scorching sun.
Question: How to Get the Awful Cigarette Smell Out of the Beds/Mattresses?
I painted the house, washed the curtains, threw the carpets out, opened the windows, washed the beds but the smell seems to be embedded in the mattresses.
Answer: This reminds me of my brother-in-law who loves smoking in the room each time he comes back to stay in the family house for a week or two.
Every time he finishes his short stay, I am the one who has to clean up the room thoroughly to get rid of the awful cigarette smoke smell. Urgh, hate it, but there is nothing I can do as it’s a family house, not my own house! If it was my own house, I would forbid any smoking in the house.
I use a deodorizer such as Febreeze for temporary solution when I am too lazy to do the room cleaning. After all, it’s not my own home, right? For your information, Febreeze only masks the bad odor temporarily. The bad smell will return as soon as the spray product evaporates.
Sunshine is a natural deodorant. When it’s a super hot scorching day, I will haul the mattress outdoors in the sunshine.
When I feel like spending more time to get rid of the cigarette smell, I will sprinkle the mattress with baking soda, rub it and pat it into the fabric so it gets as far into it as possible. Let it sit overnight and then vacuum it all back up.
So far, these solutions work for me. Mind sharing yours?
