If you have a stain on your mattress that you would like to remove then read on. A stained mattress should be tipped on its side when cleaning as this will minimize the amount of moisture entering the mattress.

Sponge off urine stains with washing-up liquid / dish detergent in cold water, then sponge off with weak disinfectant in cold water.

Blood stains should be sponged with cold salt water carefully, making sure the mattress does not become too wet. Rinse with cold water, then treat with an upholstery shampoo.

If you would just like to freshen up your mattress then you can do so by sprinkling baking soda on the mattress. Give it a light rub in and leave for a couple of hours and vacuum off. The baking soda will remove lingering odors.