If you have a purple mattress and you don’t know how to wash purple mattress cover then it’s really simple.

But first upon you need to understand whether the purple mattress cover is removable or not.

And if it’s removable then can you machine wash it or use your hands to wash the purple mattress cover?

But according to purple, they do not recommend washing their cover in a washer but you can always use a spot cleaning method to clean the purple mattress cover.

Purple mattress is one of the most popular mattresses in the united states.

They offer comfort, support, and quality sleep at an affordable price point.

Wait but lots of people are still confused about purple mattress cover and purple mattress protectors but both are not the same thing.

But in this article, we are going to see why you can’t machine wash purple mattress covers, what it’s made of and how to wash purple mattress cover by the spot cleaning method.

Why can’t you machine wash purple mattress cover?

how to wash purple mattress cover

Lots of people on the internet say that purple mattress has a zipper and its removable so you can machine wash purple mattress cover in cold water,

But don’t do that otherwise you will damage your purple mattress cover.

I know its cover is removable but that doesn’t mean you can just take off and machine wash it.

And Purple does not recommend washing its cover in the washing machine.

But why you can’t machine wash the purple mattress cover? What its made of?

Purple Mattress Cover Construction 

The outer layer of the purple mattress is called the SoftFlex cover and this cover is extremely stretchy and breathable.

And beneath this cover, it consists of 2-in Purple GelFlex Grid.

And if you put this SoftFlex cover in the washing machine, it will get damaged.

So don’t machine wash the purple mattress cover.

Then how to wash purple mattress cover without a washer? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered.

How to unzip purple mattress cover?

Before washing the purple mattress cover you need to unzip it first.

Lots of people can’t find purple mattress zipper easily because it can be anywhere.

But to make this process fast check on the corners and edges of the mattress because purple mattress puts its cover’s zipper on the corners.

How to Wash Purple Mattress Cover (Basic Stains & Dirt)

Lots of people don’t know how to wash purple mattress cover so they just put purple mattress covers in the washing machine and damage their cover.

Can You Wash Purple Mattress Cover?

Yes, you can wash purple mattress cover by spot cleaning method, but purple do not recommend washing their mattress in washing machine because it can damage the material inside the purple mattress cover.

Step 1: Remove the cover & put it on a Flat surface

Before washing the purple mattress cover you need to remove its entire cover and put it on flat surface.

Remember do not wash purple mattress cover directly onto the mattress.

Step 2: Vacuum off cover & Create a Solution

First, vacuum off all dust & dirt from the purple mattress cover and meanwhile create a cleaning solution.

Take half a cup of white vinegar and a half cup of warm water and mix them well into the spray bottle but do not shake the solution.

Step 3: Spray on Affected areas

If there are any particular stains on your purple mattress cover then you can spray on that area until it gets fully moist.

After that, you can slowly spray the solution on the overall mattress cover.

Step 4: Blot Excessive Liquid & Let it Dry

After spraying the solution, leave it for 15 minutes after that take a white towel and blot the excess liquid from the purple mattress cover.

And after bloating the excessive moisture from the purple mattress cover let it dry for a while.

Step 5: Vacuum Again

After all these steps just vacuum of purple mattress cover.

How to clean purple mattress cover (For Deep Stains)

If your purple mattress cover has deep stains that don’t go easily then follow these steps to clean purple mattress cover.

The process is the same for deep stains but the only difference is that you need to use enzyme cleaner instead of a homemade solution.

Because cleaners or enzyme cleaners are formulated to treat specific types of stains like milk, blood, urine, and vomit.

For biological stains like urine, blood, and urine you can use hydrogen peroxide or enzyme cleaner to break down protein in that stains and remove it completely.

Step 1: Remove the cover & put it on a Flat surface.

Unzip the cover of the purple mattress and remove the entire cover of purple mattress and put it on a flat surface. 

This step will make it easy to clean purple mattress cover.

Step 2: Choose the right type of cleaner

As I said before, if your purple mattress cover has biological stains like blood, vomit, or urine then you need to use an enzyme cleaner to get rid of the stains.

And for stains like milk, coffee, or others you can also use DIY Cleaner.

For that just mix half cup of cold water, the same amount of dish soap, and half a cup of hydrogen peroxide.

Step 3: Spray the Cleaner into the affected areas

Now it’s time to spray the cleaner into the stains of the covers. So spray until it gets fully moist and waits for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes take a white towel and just wipe out excess moisture from the cover.

Step 4: Let it Dry & Vacuum Off

Now you need to wait at least 8 hours for the purple mattress cover to get dry completely.

You can open windows or turn on fans to make this process fast.

After once the mattress cover is completely dried, you need to use a vacuum to completely dry and clean purple mattress cover.

Final Words on How to Wash Purple Mattress Cover

Washing a purple mattress cover is not a difficult task but if you do it in the wrong way then you can get your purple mattress cover damaged.

Because lots of people just want to save time and they throw their purple mattress cover in the washer.

But if you do this, then it can damage your purple mattress cover.

So just spot-clean all stains, dust, and dirt with a cleaner and vacuum.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How often should you wash a purple mattress cover?

Actually, there is no need to wash purple mattress cover until and unless you accidentally spilled anything on it. But you can wash purple mattress protectors every 3 months but there is no need to wash purple mattress cover. 

And also don’t get confused between the purple mattress cover and its protector because both are different.

2. Can You Machine wash Purple Mattress Cover?

No, you can’t machine wash purple mattress cover because they are not washable. And if you wash your purple mattress cover in a washer then it can damage the material inside the purple mattress cover.

And purple does not recommend washing their mattress cover in the washing machine.

3. How do you wash a Purple mattress cover?

You can use the spot cleaning method to wash the purple mattress cover, just take half a cup of warm water and half a cup of white vinegar and mix them well into the spray bottle and spray it on the purple mattress cover. After 15 minutes, take a white towel and soak up all excess liquid and wait for at least 8 hours.

After 8 hours, vacuum off the purple mattress cover again to completely clean the purple mattress cover.

sources :

https://support.purple.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028540211-How-do-I-wash-the-Purple-Mattress-Protector-