Short answer
Get your mattress professionally cleaned after any accident or spill that soaked in, when it has a smell that airing out does not fix, when allergies flare at night, or when you move into a home with a used mattress. For everyday upkeep, vacuum it every few months and use a washable protector. A yearly professional cleaning is a reasonable rhythm for most households.
What builds up inside a mattress?
Every night a mattress collects sweat, skin flakes, body oils and dust. Over time that buildup can cause yellow stains and a stale smell, and it gives dust mites plenty to feed on. Sheets catch some of it, but a lot passes through to the mattress itself.
Vacuuming removes what sits on top, but it does not reach what has soaked in.
What are the signs it is time for a professional cleaning?
Look for stains that have spread or yellowed, a musty or sour smell, pet or child accidents that soaked in, or sneezing and stuffiness that seem worse in bed. Moving into a new place is another good time, especially in fast-growing areas like Leander and Liberty Hill where a lot of families are settling into new homes. If any of these sound familiar, a cleaning is worth it.
Why not just clean it yourself?
Light spot cleaning at home is fine, but soaking a mattress is a problem. Water that reaches the foam or padding dries slowly and can lead to odors. Home cleaners can also leave a residue that attracts more dirt.
A professional cleaning lifts stains and odors from deeper in the mattress without leaving it soaked.
What does Tetris do for pet accidents on a mattress?
Pet urine is one of the hardest smells to remove because it soaks deep into the padding. We use a specialized enzyme product made for pet stains and odors. Tetris Cleaning Services is IICRC certified and serves Leander and the rest of Williamson County.
See our mattress cleaning and pet odor removal service pages for more.
How do you schedule a mattress cleaning?
Estimates are free, you can book online, and the price quoted is the price paid. Use the See Pricing and Book Here button to choose a time, or call (512) 825-4005, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. You can also add carpet or upholstery cleaning to the same visit.