How to Clean Your Wool Mattress Pad
How to clean your wool bedding
One of the greatest features of wool mattress bedding (mattress pads and comforters) is that they are simple to clean 100% naturally. Since they are naturally hypo-allergenic and odor-resistant they are a wonderful clean-living option.
So, how do you clean 100% wool bedding?
With the SUN! Yep, that’s right, that fireball in the sky has some magical cleaning powers. Simply remove your mattress pad or wool comforter and lay it out in the direct sun. Laying it outdoors will give it the rays it needs to be naturally clean and the fresh air couldn’t hurt either.
It is strongly advised that you use this method of cleaning. Why? Wool naturally mats when wet, so if you place it in a washing machine to ‘traditionally clean’ it, your wool bedding will end up with a clumpy and un-usable clump of wool.
How often should you clean your wool bedding?
I recommend leaving your wool comforter or mattress pad out in the sun in the spring and fall (for anyone who has snow covering the ground six months out of the year). But, this really depends on your level of comfort. Honestly, I’m proud if I can remember to do this once a summer. Lucky for me they are naturally odor-resistant.
