What to do and when: a table
| Situation | What to do | When |
|---|---|---|
| Normal use | dry vacuuming, changing the bedding, airing | regularly, as you usually do |
| Removable cover | wash only as the label says | when dirty, if the label allows |
| Spilt liquid | blot with towels, clean only the stained spot | at once |
| Urine, blood | blot, cold water, no heat | at once; stains on a mattress |
| Smell | air it, find the cause | when it appears; why a mattress smells |
| Mould | do not clean it, deal with the moisture; the mattress usually has to be replaced | at once; mould in a mattress |
| After illness or a change of tenants | assess the condition | when the user changes |
The table sums up advice from manufacturers and health sources; it is not an official schedule. The “once a year” or “every six months” you see online cannot be found in the sources we checked, so we do not repeat it.
Why more frequent wet cleaning is not better
Moisture is a risk for a mattress. IKEA points out that foam is sensitive to moisture: too much water can damage the structure or leave moisture in the core. In a spring mattress, moisture can cause rust. Emma warns that excess moisture can increase the risk of mould. That is why the sources recommend treating stains locally and with as little liquid as possible.
TEMPUR is stricter still: its material must not be washed, sponge-cleaned or dry-cleaned, and the mattress must be protected from moisture. The cover has separate rules. So before any cleaning, read your manufacturer's care instructions and tell us what mattress you have.
Everyday care
- Vacuum the mattress. Dry vacuuming suits delicate materials such as latex and cold foam.
- Wash the bedding. If you are dealing with dust mites, Allergy UK recommends 60 °C or more.
- Air the bedroom every morning for at least 15 minutes.
- Keep humidity within the comfort range: 40–60%, and below 50% if you have mites.
- With latex, avoid direct sun and heat.
- Use a protective cover if you want the mattress to stay cleaner.
You do not need a service for this kind of care. Do not keep a coconut fibre mattress directly on the floor, because moisture can build up in it.
When it is worth ordering cleaning
- there is a stain on the mattress that blotting has not removed;
- the mattress has changed users and needs attention;
- the surface looks dirty or grey;
- there is a light smell that does not come from mould.
Mattress cleaning takes place at your home in Riga and the Riga region. The specialist will tell you what you can expect from a photo or on the spot. It is not a health measure: cleaning does not treat allergies and does not get rid of dust mites. More on those: dust mites in a mattress and sofa. After illness: mattress cleaning after illness.
When it matters to act at once
- Blot. Soak up as much liquid as you can with towels. Do not rub.
- Use cold water. For blood, use only cold water, and little of it. Hot water “cooks” the proteins, and a stain set by heat is hard to remove.
- Check how deep it went. If the liquid has gone through the cover, say so in the form. Whether cleaning makes sense depends on that.
Rental flat, hotel and hostel
There is no single norm here either, but there is a clear event: a change of user. At that point the mattress is inspected and a decision is made according to its condition. Businesses have a separate page: hotel and hostel mattress cleaning.
What may stay after cleaning
A stain may become less visible, but it may also stay, especially if it has been heated or washed with hot water. A urine smell may stay if the urine has reached the core. A mattress that has been soaked is a question of replacement, not cleaning. So a schedule alone solves nothing: acting at once matters more.
How much mattress cleaning costs
A single mattress costs from €30, a double from €45 (one side), and the second side is +50%. The minimum order is €45: if the total is lower, you pay €45. Travel is included in Riga and up to about 15 km outside Riga; further out it is from €10. Send a photo and the specialist will give you the price. See the full price list.
Sources
- Foam sensitive to moisture; rust in spring mattresses; stains cleaned locally; dry vacuuming for delicate materials; latex away from direct sun and heat checked 7 November 2026
- Excess moisture can increase the risk of mould; blot, do not rub checked 7 November 2026
- TEMPUR material must not be washed, sponge-cleaned or dry-cleaned; liquid soaked up with towels; cover according to the label checked 7 November 2026
- Bedding at 60 °C or more; below 50% checked 7 November 2026
- Comfort humidity 40–60%; airing for at least 15 minutes checked 7 November 2026
- Humidity below 50% for mite control checked 7 November 2026
- Blood: cold water, heat sets the stain checked 7 November 2026
- A soaked mattress is almost impossible to dry before mould appears checked 7 November 2026