How to clean mattresses: hygiene professionals know that one of the most complex services is mattress cleaning. It is a time-consuming job, a lot of product is spent and it is not usually possible to charge the fair value for the hours worked compared to cleaning the sofas, for example. This is because it is very difficult to return the mattress to the original color of the fabric and total removal of stains.
But you, the hygiene professional, may be doing this procedure the wrong way! The products for professional use have specific purposes, they hardly fight 100% of the types of dirt. Knowing where to use each type of product can greatly speed up the process, avoiding excessive scrubbing. Energy is saved, time and productivity are saved.
Why is it difficult to clean mattresses?
Mattress is not sanitized very often. Normally, hygiene occurs after an accident, after a long time of use. What really happens is that there is a high index of impregnated body fat, often covering stains embedded in the tissue. This fat does not mix with water, it accumulates and adopts a yellowish color making its removal very complex. The example is the photo on the side, a highly dirty mattress after almost 3 years without cleaning.
How to clean the mattress quickly?
Correct mattress cleaning must be done according to the following logic:
- Application of an alkaline product to remove all body fat. I recommend using PLURI 1:10 ratio. If the stain is like the one in the photo on the side, let the product act for at least 5 minutes. You will notice that PLURI will melt the fat stain without you having to scrub. This is because this product has a direct action on greases, fats and the like. This fat hides other stains underneath that cannot be accessed by the "protection" of this dirt. When touched, the fat melts and mixes the water, being easily removed. Perform the extraction with an extraction machine using only water.
- Application of a slightly acidic product for finishing. The acidic product leaves a pleasant touch and a perfect finish, restoring color and life to the fabric. ZBAC is the indicated product, in addition to the high power of removing organic stains, odor blocker, it also acts as a finisher. Leaves a pleasant cleansing smell. Use at 1:20 ratio. In cases of heavier stain treatments, 1:10. It is very important to let the product act for at least 5 minutes. During the action of the product, always rub lightly, without damaging the fabric structure. Do the removal using an extraction machine using only clean water and finish the service.
This way the process will be very fast and efficient. The use of unsuitable products does not remove the fat that protects heavier stains. Thus, the professional does not reach his goal and is frustrated. For this, the most important is the real understanding of the problem.
Now you can clean mattresses with ease without suffering.
We hope this tip helps you in your daily life!
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