Can a moldy mattress be saved?

[JohnB445]

I placed my mattress on laminate hardwood flooring, I made sure the surface was cleaned. And after a month and a half I noticed the floor was becoming slightly wet along with the bottom of the mattress. I don't know what that black stuff is that formed in bands along the mattress, I tried to smell it to see if it was mold and got a headache I believe. I rubbed the stuff off with my hands and it is strange I don't think it's dirt.

This was a $700 mattress, I don't know what to do or if I can save it. Apparently your not supposed to have it on the floor.

 

[zippy2006]

Salvation is offered to all, even to the moldy and the mouldy.

 

[mnorian]

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I placed my mattress on laminate hardwood flooring, I made sure the surface was cleaned. And after a month and a half I noticed the floor was becoming slightly wet along with the bottom of the mattress. I don't know what that black stuff is that formed in bands along the mattress, I tried to smell it to see if it was mold and got a headache I believe. I rubbed the stuff off with my hands and it is strange I don't think it's dirt.

This was a $700 mattress, I don't know what to do or if I can save it. Apparently your not supposed to have it on the floor.

Here is some good advice from an expert; the main thing is to get it dry and use a bed frame; there's a reason people have been using them for centuries.


Cripes, There's Mold Growing on the Mattress
In the event that you have a mattress that's developed mold, you should think seriously about replacing it. Mold spores aren't things you want to be breathing in while you sleep, and mold can be particularly trick to eradicate entirely when it takes root in a mattress. However, there are cases where replacing a mattress isn't an option. Lysol can be a good choice for blasting mold out of a mattress, though you can certainly also employ rubbing alcohol, bleach, or white vinegar. To use one of those options, apply to a sponge or rag and scrub at the moldy spots until they're gone. Then allow the mattress to dry completely.

Some Tricks For Drying a Wet Mattress
If you live in a warm, dry climate, you're in luck—a damp or wet mattress will dry fairly quickly, especially if several windows are open to help with air circulation. Setting a fan and/or dehumidifier near the mattress can also speed along drying time, and is recommended for those in damper climates. If the spot you've been treating is on the small side, a hair dryer will allow you to quickly dry that area out.

Yes, It's Possible to Clean Your Mattress

 

[returntosender]

I would saturate it to be sure the cotton mat under the surface material gets soaked to kill the mold there and then, of course keep it up off the floor til dry
No use getting rid if it til you've tried everything you can. I have used bleach on mold and have gotten rid of it. Google for a chemical possibly new on the market.

 

[HARK!]

This product was highly recommended to me. It was touted as revolutionary.

Products – Concrobium

I've used it with excellent results; and I've told others, and received positive feedback.

I would however review the MSDS sheet on this product before spraying it on a mattress.

https://www.concrobium.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Concrobium-Mold-Control-SDS.pdf

You might also want to call the manufacturer to ask if they would recommend this product for that application.

 

[Anthony2019]

You definitely do not want to be breathing in mould spores as this can lead to serious illness and disease.
You may wish to clean and dry out the mattress, but I personally think it is better to replace it and deal with the problem that is causing the damp. We should be changing our mattresses every 6 years or so - in any event. Given that people spend a large proportion of their lives sleeping, a new mattress is always a worthwhile investment. They do not have to be expensive, and the price is insignificant compared to your health and comfort.

 

[com7fy8]

It looks like the floor is pretty well sealed so moisture would not come up from under the floor. Plus, the pattern of the mold is not all over the bottom of the mattress, but only underneath where . . . maybe . . . your body would be on top of the mattress. There seems to be a "head" portion of mold under the head end of the mattress > I mean, where you would be lying if you sleep where your head would be near the corner of the wall. And there seems to be a middle area of mold under where your main body would be.

So, may be evaporating moisture is passing straight down from your head and from the main part of your middle body. And the floor, so well sealed, is blocking that moisture from getting away, while that floor also is cool enough to condense that moisture . . . which is coming from you.

So-o-o > yes, the simple answer could be elevating the mattress, but make sure only air is contacting the underside of the mattress, so no cool metal or wood or plastic underneath still can catch and cool and condense your evaporating moisture which passes down through your mattress.