Spilt squash all over mattress at student accom

me143

I don't know what to do. I'm blotting it up but I'm scared it'll stain and smell I'm really stressing

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by me143

I don't know what to do. I'm blotting it up but I'm scared it'll stain and smell I'm really stressing

Hey there,
Accidents happen and that's perfectly fine! Don't stress, here's a couple ways to get it out.

Blot to soak up as much as you can (as you mentioned you did!)

Get baking soda and cover the mattress with to deodorise it. There are also some products that can do this with a fragrance though the classic works fine.

Dry it. This step is very important, get air in, use a fan if you need to, sun to make sure it fully dries so it does not mould! A hairdryer can be used on low setting in case there is humid air.

If you need to, use a mix of baking soda and water as paste to put over any staining to get rid of it. Leave it on for 30 min then wipe off with warm water and let dry again!

Now it's time to invest in a waterproof mattress protector to prevent any of your deposit from running away! If you really need to, these also exist but in my opinion add up the same price as what would be deducted from the deposit regardless.

Hope that helps,
Aura (Uni of Staffs)