As your mattress is usually covered with a sheet and blanket, it’s easy to forget what’s underneath. But spills, pet accidents, household leaks, or bedwetting incidents can all cause damage. And if you ever need to return your mattress under warranty, cleanliness matters. In all these cases, a mattress steam cleaner can help.
Our experienced team specializes in removing stains and odours from mattresses. It’s a delicate process that can easily damage the foam if done incorrectly, so it’s best left to professionals. We recommend investing in a mattress steam cleaning service once every six months to maintain the durability of your mattress.
We do! Sometimes mattresses can suffer defects, sagging, broken coils or faulty seams, and we often hear from customers who are returning their mattress for repair. If that’s your situation and your mattress is still under warranty, the company are likely to ask you to have it steam-cleaned and sanitised first for warranty purposes. The good news is, we offer that service – so give us a call to book in.
Here’s what to expect from start to finish.
When you call Sydney Steam Cleaners, our specialists will ask about your mattress, the issue you’re experiencing, and the type of material (e.g., cotton-top or nylon). We’ll also check whether our equipment can be easily brought into your home.
Once we understand your needs – whether it’s stain removal or a routine maintenance clean – we’ll work out a customised plan for your mattress steam clean, provide a written estimate and schedule a convenient time for the service.
When we arrive, we’ll assess the mattress and determine the most suitable treatment. For example, if there’s a bed-wetting or pet accident, we may use a syringe treatment to inject a specialised product into the foam. This helps neutralise odour-causing crystals and remove deep-set smells.
We’ll start with a thorough vacuum of your mattress. This is essential in order to eliminate dirt, any pet hair, pollen or other debris, and it makes it much easier to apply any required treatments.
The next step we take is to apply an industry-leading stain removal shampoo, followed by steam cleaning with low-moisture, hot-water extraction. While newer mattresses often return to near-new condition with this process, we can also significantly improve and deodorise older mattresses.
Once the steam clean has been completed, we’ll advise you to ventilate the room as much as you can and leave the mattress to dry fully. This takes around 3-6 hours – and once dry, you can make the bed with fresh sheets and blankets, and enjoy a better night’s sleep on your freshly cleaned, sanitised mattress.
The average mattress lasts 7-10 years, and over time it can easily develop stains or odours, or need cleaning for warranty purposes. For this reason, putting your mattress into the hands of professionals with the right knowledge and equipment is key. Our industrial-grade equipment heats water to higher temperatures, and offers quicker recovery times for mattress cleaning, making our Sydney-wide services popular with a range of residential clients.
It’s also important to remember that mattresses can be easily damaged and quite a delicate item to clean. Our friendly, highly experienced team knows exactly which tools to use on your mattress, and our low-moisture steam cleaning system is the best way to remove dirt, stains and odours for a fresher, more hygienic mattress. Plus, you’ll enjoy added benefits such as improved sleep and better air quality in your bedroom overall.
Don’t attempt to DIY your mattress cleaning!If you get a stain or odour on your mattress, it’s tempting to try to scrub it out yourself. However, be warned, if you over-apply water or products to your mattress, you can permanently damage the foam inside it – leading to a potential mould issue and a mattress that can’t be recovered. Replacing a damaged mattress can run into thousands of dollars, so it’s far more cost-effective to contact a professional team like ours to come to your home and give your mattress a thorough steam clean.
Does steam cleaning also take away dust mites?
Our cleaning treatment doesn’t eradicate dust mites, but because they can cause allergies and disrupt your sleep and it’s important to deal with them. We recommend hiring a pest controller to eliminate dust mites before you call us to steam clean the mattress.
Can you fix bad odours inside a mattress?
Yes – generally if you can get rid of the source of the problem, you’ll also get rid of the odour. That means, if it’s a smell related to a pet urinating on the mattress or a bedwetting incident, we use a product that helps neutralise crystals forming inside the foam, which helps fix the odour and extends the life of your mattress.
Are you just shampooing the mattress?
A mattress steam clean may involve treating the foam with an injectable treatment if a leak has impacted the foam inside the mattress. We may also use a shampoo and disinfectant to get rid of odours and stains to make sure the mattress you’re sleeping on is as squeaky clean as it can possibly be.
How long does mattress cleaning take?
A mattress steam clean can take around 30-45 minutes to complete, although you’ll need to stay off the mattress and let it dry for 3-6 hours. If we need to inject a product into the foam of your mattress to dry it out, drying times may be slightly longer. It’s always a good idea to make sure the room is well ventilated after the mattress steam clean, as that’ll help speed up drying times and help inhibit mould or mildew forming.