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Can I wash my mattress with soap and water to kill bed bugs?

Michelle Driscoll, MPH
Founder, Mulberry Maids
Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Michelle Driscoll, MPH

Founder, Mulberry Maids

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Soap and water may not be effective in killing bed bugs. It is probably best to get a new air mattress - this will also help to avoid the bugs from spreading from your mattress to other parts of your house.

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Can an air mattress be washed in a washing machine?

Michelle Driscoll, MPH
Founder, Mulberry Maids
Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Michelle Driscoll, MPH

Founder, Mulberry Maids

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It is not recommended to put an air mattress in the washing machine. Aside from the physical damage that the machine may inflict on the mattress, you would run the risk of water getting inside the mattress, which will take a very long time to dry. This will be a breeding ground for mold and mildew in places that are very hard to later clean. Follow the steps listed above for a thorough air mattress cleaning.

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Can I wash the air mattress in the washing machine?

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That's impossible because of the electrical pump. It will destroy the pump and render the mattress useless. Sport clean according to instructions only.

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Can I use rubbing alcohol to clean my air mattress?

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Yes, you can use alcohol, if diluted with water. 1/2 & 1/2. Just try not to use this very often as it might eat up the vinyl over time.

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How can I dry a queen air mattress?

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It’s best to do so in the hot sun, otherwise put a fan on it and let it dry slowly.

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