Cómo eliminar los malos olores del colchón

How to remove bad odors from the mattress

Have you ever wondered how you can eliminate odors from your mattress? Well, stay with us here, and we'll tell you how to eliminate bad mattress odors.

Sleeping is one of life's greatest pleasures. Coming home after a hard day of studying, working, or being active, taking a relaxing bath, putting on your pajamas, and sinking into Morpheus's arms... Is there really anything better?

The problem arises when you go to sleep and notice that your mattress gives off an unpleasant odor and interferes with the quality of your sleep.

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Tips for eliminating bad mattress odors

Over time and with use, certain unpleasant odors accumulate on the mattress, especially moisture odors from the sweat we release while sleeping. Without proper sleep hygiene, these odors can be stronger than they should be. Fortunately, all is not lost! Bad mattress odors can be eliminated with a few cleaning tricks. Want to know them?

The main thing is to check the condition of your mattress before starting any cleaning. If the mattress is more than 6 years old, we should consider replacing it. Now there are materials that improve the hygiene of our mattress and prevent these odors from occurring, such as the ones we use at Morpheus.


Mattress cleaning is a fundamental part of preventing stains and bad odors on the mattress. However, when sweating is very frequent (such as during the summer months), bad odors can still appear even with cleaning. There are home remedies that help clean and eliminate bad mattress odors.

Cleaning the mattress with baking soda

Bacteria, moisture, or time often cause odors on our mattresses. Baking soda has great antibacterial and hygienic properties. It is an essential product for cleaning the home. Its disinfecting power ensures your mattress stays hygienic for longer. Cleaning with this product is very simple:

  • With a cloth dampened with water and baking soda, wipe it over the mattress to remove surface dirt.
  • Leave it to dry for a couple of hours.
  • Vacuum up any remaining baking soda, if there is any.

This process should be repeated at least once every 6 months to ensure that bad odors do not accumulate on the mattress.

Cleaning the mattress with vinegar

Although vinegar is not one of the most pleasant odors we can find, it is one of the most effective remedies for neutralizing bad odors. It also eliminates mites and bacteria from the surface of the mattress. But be careful, it should be used in moderation so as not to wet the mattress with vinegar. Some people combine it with essential oils to improve its aroma. The steps to follow are:

  • Remove all bedding.
  • Dampen a cloth with water and vinegar and rub it over the mattress.
  • Leave it to air dry.

As with the previous trick, this process should be carried out periodically to ensure good mattress hygiene. Vinegar can be used whenever we notice bad odors on the mattress, but without soaking the surface. Lemon could also be used instead of vinegar.


Cleaning the mattress with essential oils

There are essential oils that act as natural air fresheners, such as lavender, and that help eliminate bad odors on the mattress. Combine baking soda with essential oils to eliminate bad mattress odors, especially moisture odors.


  • Mix 200g of baking soda and 20 drops of essential oil.
  • With a cloth, gently rub the stains.
  • Remove the remaining baking soda with a vacuum cleaner.

This remedy is recommended to be applied once a month. Any essential oil we like can be used; the most effective ones for eliminating bad odors are: rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, or lavender.


Our Original Hybrid mattress is removable and can be washed more easily in case there is a stain on the surface of the mattress, thus facilitating its cleaning and hygiene.


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☑ Morpheus recommends

Enjoying good sleep quality is easier than it seems; you just have to be willing to follow the necessary steps to achieve it. At Morpheus, we want to give you some tips so that your rest is not affected by bad odors.

① Ventilate the mattress

Ventilating the bedroom and bedding is essential for proper mattress hygiene. With this ventilation process, we air out and regulate the temperature of the mattress. This prevents the appearance of germs and bacteria. It also dries the moisture accumulated during the rest period. Thus avoiding the accumulation of unpleasant odors.

② Hygiene

Good hygiene of the bedding is essential to prevent bad odors. Bedding should be changed every three days or at most once a week. If you have sweated a lot, it has been wet with some fluid, blood, or there is a stain, it should be changed immediately so that it does not penetrate the mattress. Thus preserving the deterioration of the quality of the mattress and bad odors.

③ Proper mattress cleaning

Good hygiene of the bedding is essential to prevent bad odors. Bedding should be changed every three days or at most once a week. If you have sweated a lot, it has been wet with some fluid, blood, or there is a stain, it should be changed immediately so that it does not penetrate the mattress. Thus preserving the deterioration of the quality of the mattress and bad odors.

④ Be careful with mixtures

Home cleaning tricks and remedies are very useful, but you need to know what can or cannot be mixed to avoid damage or health problems. Although it may seem silly, products such as hydrogen peroxide and vinegar should not be mixed or used together. This mixture can cause skin and eye irritation and affect the lungs when breathing in the vapor.


Another mixture that is not entirely recommended is vinegar with baking soda. We are talking about mixing a certain amount of vinegar and baking soda in a bowl and making a paste. This is because the combination of an acid with an alkaline product neutralizes, and it can also cause some damage if overused.


And if this is not enough, you can use specialized services for eliminating bad odors on the mattress. However, at Morpheus, we have a better solution... Join the smart rest! With a Morpheus mattress, you will prevent the appearance of bad odors for longer, as it features state-of-the-art sleep technology.


It features an outer layer composed of materials that not only protect against mites and bacteria, but also eliminate odors, thanks to Sanitized technology. Together with its high-quality 3D mesh, maximum breathability is achieved at the base of the mattress, significantly improving the quality of our sleep.


Dare to try our mattress! If you are not convinced in 100 nights, we will refund your money, but after one night you will fall in love ❤

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Elena Fernández

I have worked in the sleep and wellness sector for more than eight years with a clear goal:to improve the way people rest so they can live better, perform more effectively, and move toward their goals.

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