How to Remove Stains from a Mattress

Mattresses are the hardest surface in the house to clean because you cannot rinse them out — every drop of water you add has to evaporate back through the foam, taking the stain with it or trapping it deeper. Luniva is the right tool here precisely because it works as a fine spot-spray: a light saturation, a 1–3 minute dwell, and a blot with a damp cloth lifts urine, blood, sweat and yellow body-oil shadows out of the top fabric layer without flooding the foam. This guide covers fresh urine on a child's mattress, period and blood stains, long-standing yellow sweat marks, and the exact mistakes that ruin a mattress for good.

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Why mattress stains are different to laundry stains

A mattress can't go in the wash, so any cleaner you use has to lift the stain into a cloth, not rinse it through the foam. Aggressive soaking pushes urine, blood or sweat deeper and creates mildew you can't see. Luniva's enzyme + light-mist format is built for this — protease for protein (blood, sweat, urine), lipase for body oils, amylase for food and milk — broken down in place, then blotted out with a damp cloth.

How to use Luniva on mattress stains

Step 1 — Blot first — never rub: Press a dry towel onto the stain to lift as much liquid as possible. Rubbing spreads the stain and damages the top fabric.
Step 2 — Mist Luniva on the stain: Spray a light, even coat — saturate the stain only, not the surrounding fabric. Leave for 1–3 minutes.
Step 3 — Blot with a damp cloth: Press a clean damp microfibre cloth firmly onto the stain to lift the broken-down stain out. Repeat if needed, then air-dry with a fan or open window before remaking the bed.

Compliance note: Based on controlled laboratory testing. Performance may vary by stain age, fabric type and wash conditions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove urine stains from a mattress?

Blot up as much liquid as possible with a dry towel, mist Luniva over the stain, leave for 1–3 minutes, then blot firmly with a clean damp microfibre cloth. Air-dry with a fan before remaking the bed. For older urine stains with odour, repeat twice and finish with bicarbonate of soda left for 30 minutes, then vacuum.

Will Luniva remove dried blood from a mattress?

Yes. Mist the stain with Luniva, leave for 1–3 minutes so the protease enzymes can digest the dried protein, then blot with a cold damp cloth. Never use hot water — it locks blood in permanently. Repeat once for set-in marks.

Can I use Luniva on a memory foam mattress?

Yes, but mist lightly — do not soak. Memory foam holds moisture, so the goal is to wet the fabric cover only, let the enzymes work, then lift the stain into a damp cloth. Always air-dry fully with a fan or open window before re-covering.

How do I remove yellow sweat stains from a mattress?

Yellow shadows are body oil and sweat baked in over months. Mist Luniva across the stain, leave for 1–3 minutes, blot with a damp cloth, then repeat once. Wash any mattress protector as normal, following the garment care label the same day — the same shadow is on both layers.

Is Luniva safe to use on a mattress my baby sleeps on?

Yes. Luniva is bleach-free and ammonia-free, and the enzymes break down naturally once they've finished digesting the stain. Always air-dry the spot fully before remaking the cot, and wash sheets and protector as normal, following the garment care label non-bio.