How To Clean Helix Mattress (4 Easy Steps) 2023

If you have a helix mattress then cleaning the helix mattress regularly is so important.

If your Helix mattress is dirty and has stains then you need to know how to clean helix mattress properly.

And cleaning helix mattress is very easy.

Lots of people get confused when cleaning a helix mattress because they can’t remove the cover of the helix mattress then how can they clean the Helix mattress?

First, you should clean your helix mattress once in two months and if any accidents happen like vomiting, urination, or any blood/milk/coffee spills then you need to clean your helix mattress immediately.

So let’s start with how to clean helix mattress in the right way.

Can I wash the helix mattress cover?

No, you can wash helix mattress cover by spot cleaning method but you can’t remove the cover of the helix mattress.

And lots of people get confused between mattress protectors and covers.

First, the helix has the original cover that you can’t remove, but if your helix mattress has a waterproof mattress protector you can remove it.

Read this: How To Clean Lull Mattress

How to Clean Helix Mattress

There can be two situations, why you are cleaning your helix mattress.

First, you simply want to clean the helix mattress for basic dust and dirt.

Because cleaning the helix mattress once in two months is important.

Second, some accidents can happen like vomit, urine, blood stains, milk stains, coffee stains, or others.

So we are going to discuss both.

Cleaning Helix Mattress For Basic Dirt & Dust

You should clean your mattress once in two months for removing all dirt, dust, and smell from your mattress.

Also Read: Does Helix Take Old Mattress?

Step 1: Vacuum Up 

First, vacuum up your entire mattress with an upholstery vacuum which will remove all dirt and dust from the mattress.

Vacuuming your mattress before cleaning is so crucial step.

Step 2: Create a cleaning Solution

Mix half a cup of white vinegar into a half cup of cold water and mix them well into the spray bottle.

After creating a solution spray the solution on the overall mattress.

Do not over-saturate the area with the solution, gently spray the solution on the mattress.

Step 3: wait for 15 minutes & sprinkle baking soda

After spraying the solution on your mattress you need to wait at least 15 to 20 minutes.

After 15 minutes, you need to sprinkle some baking soda on your mattress to neutralize the odor.

Because baking soda is a natural odor neutralizer.

Step 4: Wait at least 8 hours & Vacuum up Again

After sprinkling baking soda on your mattress, let it sit for at least 8 hours.

And put your mattress in a ventilated area to dry fast.

After 8 hours, you can vacuum up again to remove all baking soda particles from your mattress.

Now that’s it, your mattress is cleaned and has a great smell.

Cleaning the Helix Mattress For Deep Stains 

In this method, speed is so crucial because if any accidents happen then you need to act immediately otherwise it can create permanent stains.

So whenever you notice an accident happened then you have to act immediately and follow these steps.

Things you will need

Step 1: bloat away all Excess Liquid from the mattress

This step is so important in this process because the faster you remove the excess liquid from the mattress the faster you can remove the stains from the mattress.

Because once the stains or liquid dried on the mattress then it can be very hard to remove them.

So take a paper towel or clean cloth and gently soak up all excess liquid as possible.

Step 2: Create a cleaning solution

After soaking up all excess liquid from your mattress, now it’s time to create a strong cleaning solution.

If you have hydrogen peroxide or enzyme cleaner then it can easily remove strong stains.

In fact, biological enzyme cleaners are specially designed to remove stains like urine, vomit, and blood.

If you don’t have biological enzyme cleaner then mix half a cup of hydrogen peroxide and half a cup of water with dishwashing soap.

And mix the solution into the spray bottle.

Step 3: spray the solution onto the affected areas

After creating a solution, spray the solution onto the affected areas of the mattress.

And don’t oversaturate the stains.

Step 4: wait for 15 to 20 minutes and sprinkle some baking soda

After spraying the solution, wait for at least 15 minutes.

And after 15 minutes, sprinkle some baking soda on your mattress to remove the bad odor.

You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oils into the baking soda to smell your mattress more better and amazing.

Step 5: Wait for at least 8 hours & vacuum up

After sprinkling baking soda on your mattress you need to wait at least 8 hours.

And after 8 hours, you need to use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum up all baking soda particles from the mattress.

Now that’s it, this is how you can clean your helix mattress.

How do you get pee out of a helix mattress?

Remove pee from your helix mattress.

Mix half a cup of hydrogen peroxide and a half cup of water into the spray bottle and spray the solution onto the affected areas of the mattress.

You can also use a biological enzyme cleaner for great results.

After spraying the solution, wait for 15 minutes.

And after 15 minutes, sprinkle some baking soda on your mattress to remove the urine smell from the mattress.

Let the baking soda sit for at least 8 hours on your mattress then you can vacuum up the baking soda the next day.

How to clean Helix Mattress protector

For a clean helix’s waterproof mattress protector, remove the mattress protector from the mattress and throw the protector into the washing machine.

You can use cold water and a mild detergent and put the gentle cycle on to effectively wash the helix mattress protector.

After that, you can tumble dry the mattress protector on low or medium heat.

Final Words 

You should always remember that you can’t remove the original cover of the helix mattress, but you can remove its mattress protector if you have one.

That means you can wash the waterproof mattress protector of the helix mattress in the washing machine and spot-clean the helix mattress without removing its cover.

So cleaning a helix mattress is so easy and simple.

If you have any questions regarding cleaning the helix mattress then you can ask them in the comment section of this article.