How to Clean a Mattress Without Damaging the Fabric Most people don't think about mattress cleaning until they spot a stain, catch a whiff of something musty, or wake up sneezing for the third morning in a row. By then, there's usually a temptation to grab whatever cleaning product is under the sink and start scrubbing. That's exactly how mattresses end up with permanent water rings, sagging foam, or fabric that pills and thins out within a...