Given that we spend a third of our lives in our beds, it makes sense your bed should be a cozy, healthy place to sleep! Suspecting you might have mold in your mattress is stressful. How can you be sure? And if you have mold, what should you do? Here's how to be confident your mattress is mold-free.

There are some easy ways to tell if your mattress has a mold issue.

• Look at the entire mattress. Mold can be any color, and can appear like a stain or have a rough or fuzzy texture.
• See how the mattress smells. If your mattress has a musty or moldy smell, that could indicate the internal layers have molded.
• Examine the mattress for water damage. Mold grows readily in moist conditions. If your mattress was wet over a long period of time, or stored in a humid room, it might be moldy.

How Do I Prevent Mold in My Mattress?

The best way to keep your mattress mold free is to take some preventative steps. Here are some easy ways to prevent mold from growing on your mattress.

• Keep your bedroom dry. For example, don't drink beverages in bed, and use a waterproof mattress cover. Mold grows quickly in water, so if you're careful to keep your mattress dry, mold won't grow. 
• Dry your mattress right away if it gets wet. Once your mattress is mostly dry, you can use baking soda to absorb any final moisture. You can vacuum up the baking soda once the water is fully absorbed.
• Spot clean mold. If you have small amounts of mold on your mattress, you can clean it before it takes hold. However, it is important to clean up mold right away. If mold penetrates multiple layers of the mattress, it can be difficult or impossible to remove.

When Should I Call a Professional?

Mold in your mattress could be a sign there is mold in other areas in your bedroom. If the mold was caused by high humidity or water damage, you should call a mold inspector to make sure the rest of your home is mold-free. If there is mold in your walls, carpets, or other surfaces of your home, a mold remediator can help you sanitize those surfaces too.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we specialize in mold inspection and remediation. We can make sure your bedroom is mold free. Contact us today for a free mold inspection.