Liquid may seep through a topper, so first check whether the mattress under it has been affected too. The price depends on size, from €30 for one side. Send a photo, and the specialist will tell you what to expect.
First the cover, then the topper
Many mattress toppers have a removable zipped cover. If the stain is only on the cover and the label allows washing, that is often enough, and no specialist is needed. If the cover is not removable, the label forbids washing or the liquid has gone through, then it is a question of cleaning the topper's surface.
- Look under the cover to see whether the stain is on the foam too.
- Lift the topper and look at the mattress under it.
- Take a photo of the label with the care symbols and of the inside of the cover.
We have written about the cover as a separate job on the page mattress cover cleaning.
Why a mattress topper needs care
If the topper's filling is foam or latex, the same rules apply as for a mattress: as little liquid as possible and treating the stain only. Too much water may damage the foam structure or leave moisture inside, and latex is harmed by strong products, direct heat and direct sun.
After cleaning, lay the topper out flat in a ventilated room. Before you put bedding on top, make sure it is dry, including underneath. Excess moisture raises the risk of mould.
What to do if something is spilt on a mattress topper
- Remove the bedding and gently blot the liquid with a towel or clean cloth, without rubbing.
- If the cover is removable, take it off so the foam can dry.
- If needed, dampen only the stain, not the area around it, and use cool water, not hot.
- Lift the topper off the mattress so that air reaches both sides.
Then check whether the liquid has reached the mattress. If it has, both must be left to dry separately. If the stain is small and fresh, that is often enough. If a smell or a stain edge stays after drying, send a photo.
Branded toppers: Dormeo and others
Owners of Dormeo and other brands often ask where to clean a mattress topper. We have no verified manufacturer's text to quote here, so we do not make up rules. Your topper's label and the manufacturer's care instructions are what decide. If the topper's material is TEMPUR, the manufacturer states that it must not be washed, sponged or dry-cleaned. A photo or model name will help the specialist tell you what is possible.
What to expect from mattress topper cleaning
Usually comes out
- dust and dirt on the surface
- fresher stains on the cover
- some of the smell from the fabric
May stay
- a stain that has seeped through to the foam
- a smell in the filling
- flattened or crumbling foam
- mould in the filling
Sometimes replacing is more sensible than cleaning. If the foam is worn down or there is mould in the filling, the topper needs to be replaced. If the topper is in good condition and the stain is recent, cleaning makes sense. The specialist will tell you from a photo, before you order anything. More on stains on a mattress.
How much mattress topper cleaning costs
There is no separate price for a mattress topper: we use the mattress price by size, single from €30, double from €45 (one side), second side +50%. We agree the exact price for a thin topper from a photo, before the work. Smell treatment is extra, from €15. The price depends on size, fabric, how dirty it is, smell and distance.
The minimum order is €45: if the total is lower, you pay €45, so it is worth requesting the topper together with the mattress under it. Travel is included in Riga and up to about 15 km outside Riga; further out it is from €10. All prices are on the prices page.
Sources
- Foam and latex: less liquid, stain only, no direct heat checked 7 November 2026
- TEMPUR material must not be washed, sponged or dry-cleaned; covers according to the label checked 7 November 2026
- Blot, do not rub, dampen only the stain checked 7 November 2026