Make this DIY Natural Mattress Spray. This homemade mattress spray absorbs odours, leaves your mattress smelling fresh and clean, and helps to deter dust mites.
Two of my kids have dust mite allergies. They both suffer from it differently; my son’s symptom is an itchy nose, but my daughter gets itchy eyes. It’s important I keep their linens and mattress clean and take some preventive measures to eliminate dust mites. It’s not uncommon to find dust mites in the cleanest of homes and surprisingly they don’t just hide in dust.
Dust mites are microscopic, virtually invisible insects. They live on animal and human skin scales and thrive in warm temperatures and high humidity. Their droppings contain a protein-like substance which is known to trigger asthma, eczema and other allergies. Scary fact ~ there can be up to 10,000 of these little insects per square meter in an average home (I shudder at the thought).
Dust mites like to hide in places like:
- Soft teddies
- Doonas/Quilts
- Sheets
- Sheepskin/ woollen underlays
- Mattresses
- Pillows
- Curtains
- Carpet
- Floor rugs
A little gross right!! So this is why it’s important that I keep all their mattresses fresh and clean. In the past I have used Bosisto’s Dust Mite Spray which has been great, however now I am using my own natural DIY Mattress Spray.
READ MORE: Labels I use around my home and on my spray bottles.
To naturally deter dust mites from mattresses, to reduce dust mites and keep the mattress fresh.
- Remove all linens from the bed and wash. I add a few drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil to the wash.
- If possible, open the windows in the room to let in the fresh air.
- While the linens are being washed, spray the DIY mattress spray onto the bed. This will absorb odours, help deter dust mites and leave the mattress smelling fresh.
- Leave the mattress as long as you can to absorb the spray and air dry. I like to leave mine for a few hours.
- Vacuum the top and sides of the mattress to remove dust, dirt, dust mites, dead skin cells, hair etc.
The ingredients I use in my Natural DIY Mattress Spray
This is my natural DIY Mattress Spray; so easy to put together and being that I love essential oils I have everything to make this recipe here at home. The essential oils I use are common oils I use frequently, more details below. I love this recipe as it uses all natural ingredients, and please don’t be deterred by the vinegar, the smell will disappear very quickly.
SPRAY BOTTLE – I now have glass spray bottles available here.
VINEGAR – mild natural disinfectant and helps deodorise fabrics.
EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL – has purifying properties that can be beneficial for the skin and for cleansing surfaces and the air. Available to purchase here.
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL – is well known for its natural antibacterial properties and I also like to use it in the mattress spray to promote peaceful sleep. Available to purchase here.
PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL – repels bugs naturally. Available to purchase here.
I made your mattress spray yesterday, as I have a toddler and preschooler who have had accidents while toilet training and OMG I was amazed!! It absorbed all the odour and left their mattresses smelling lovely! Thank you
YOU WILL NEED
- 500ml spray bottle (approx doesn't need to be exact ml)
- 1 cup cooled boiled water
- 1 cup vinegar
- 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 8 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Pour water and vinegar into spray bottle.
- Add essential oils.
- Shake bottle to combine.
- Spray Natural DIY Mattress Spray direct onto the mattress and allow to sit for a few hours.
Notes
Remember to shake the bottle before each use.
How often do you clean your mattress?
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36 comments
Thanks Kat, I have been wanting to make a spray for my youngest daughters room, she has allergies, it makes her sneeze. Loving these DIY recipes you are sharing, I’d love to see more.
Oh wonderful Jackie. So glad my DIY spray will help your daughter
Hi, Jackie! Please let me know when this spray takes away your daughter’s allergies. 🙂
Hi Kat, I am slowly changing over to more natural products to use around the house. Do you use a glass container or plastic for this particular spray? In fact I would love to know what kind of bottles you use in which area of the house. I’ve heard that the essential oils permeate the plastic and that it is best to use glass. What are your thoughts?
Hi Kat! I love how easy and simple this is! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us! Can’t wait to try it! <3
Hi Kat ?
I too am wondering about spray bottles- plastic or glass? And if you have any tips on trigger sprays that last longer than a week? The vinegar seems to be destroying them quite quickly ?????
Thanks, love your page!!
Asha
Hi Ashlea, I use plastic. I am also trying to locate some quality spray bottles to recommend to all readers.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have terrible itchy watery eyes and I think after reading this I may be allergic to dust mites. I know I’m allergic to dust. I have all these oils at home so I’m going to make a bottle up. I’m also going to invest in new pillows and linen, and hopefully all of these will help me! My eye’s are sore from me itching them constantly and blood shot.
Sorry to hear your eyes are suffering but I hope with the help of my post and your new linen you find a solution and enjoy a restful night sleep without the sore eyes.
Hi Kay
My husband is asthmatic and some scents can set him off. Lavender is one of them. Is the lavender scent strong in this mix? I would like to try this as all of us have allergies and I think it may help keep the sneezing to a minimum!
Thanks
Can I use this on other places like furniture, pillow?
I’m allergic to eucalyptus is there something I can substitute??
Hi Yvette, I would suggest replacing the eucalyptus with tea tree essential oil as it has very similar qualities. Hope this helps. Kat 🙂
Hi there,
I have destroyed so many spray bottles with the use of homemade cleaning products containing vinegar. Apparently it causes materials in the nosel to swell. Have you come across this? If so, how do you prevent it? Many thanks Asha
Oh, I’ve never had this problem Asha, and I’ve been using vinegar solutions for years. I just did a quick google search for you, and it seems that some people recommend using spray bottles that are chemical resistant, or even applying vaseline to the inner trigger part to keep it working. Hope this helps 🙂 Kat x
What would you use in place of peppermint oil which is to be avoided during pregnancy
I wish I could use this recipe, it’s not canine friendly :/ I love the smells of all of these though
Hi Sharri, I have both kinds of fur-babies and they have been fine with this mattress spray because it’s very diluted. If you’re concerned you could close the door to the room whilst you allow the mattress to air. Hope this helps 🙂 Kat x
How much do you recommend using from the spray bottle ? Thanks in advance x
It really depends on the size of your mattress. You don’t want to completely saturate the mattress, more of a light spray.
How much do you use? I’m assuming just spray lightly not too wet?
That’s exactly right Audrey, just a light spray across the entire mattress.
I love this idea can it be used in other places in the house ??
Emma I would use this on my couch or cushions too. Very pleased to hear that you love the idea 🙂 Kat x
This smells divine!!! Whilst being in isolation I’m stripping each room bare cleaning all carpets, curtains and mattresses and giving them all a little spritz of this. My child has suffered a severe allergy to something that we are unsure of. This is a precautionary measure as it may be something in his room. Thanks again x
It’s a fabulous time to get the house a good clean isn’t it Melissa (we need to be glass half full at times like this!). Very happy to hear that you are loving my Natural DIY Mattress Spray and that it’s helping with your child’s allergies. Thank you for the feedback 🙂
I used this because my daughter’s bed wasn’t smelling very fresh.Now I love using this spray and it makes her room smell very fresh and she said the lavender makes her sleep better.
Thanks for the DIY!
Julie-United Kingdom ?
I used this because my daughter’s bed wasn’t smelling very fresh.Now I love using this spray and it makes her room smell very fresh and she said the lavender makes her sleep better.
Thanks for the DIY!
Julie-United Kingdom ?
My son has severe seasonal allergies. Would this work to also help combat pollen?
It will definitely help to remove allergens and dust that may be in the mattress, but it won’t eradicate air-born pollens.
How often would you spray the mattress? Would you do it every time you change the sheets – weekly?
Vesna I would suggest spraying your mattresses once a month – although I probably do it more like once every two months. It’s not necessary to do it weekly though. Hope this helps 🙂 Kat x
Another website mentioned that the spray should be kept in a dark bottle as the light renders the oils ineffective.
Roxana I have never found this to be an issue, however I store mine in a dark cupboard so that may help too 🙂
Excellent post and wonderful blog, this sort of interesting posts I really like, keep it up…
Thank you!