With the bed stripped to the bare mattress, attach the upholstery tool to your vacuum’s hose.
The best way to take care of that stuff is with a trusty vacuum. Removing it may damage the mattress.Ī tidily made bed might keep most free-floating dust in the bedroom off the surface of the mattress, but your use of the bed introduces dust, tiny bits of dander, and if you have pets they help, too. For many memory foam mattress brands the fabric encasement, even if it looks removable, is integral to the construction of the mattress and its fire safety features.
Warning: When stripping a memory foam mattress for deep cleaning, do not remove the fabric encasement the mattress came with. But just like upholstery in a car or living room couch, your mattress needs to be vacuumed.
If you’ve never vacuumed your bed before, this step might feel a little silly. Vacuum Your Mattress Beton Studio/Shutterstock But part of squeezing them in like that requires some skillful time management at points. Launder your blankets and pillows (if your pillows are machine washable). If it is late in the day, you can opt to launder heavier blankets, comforters, and/or pillows on the weekend when you’ll have more time to wash and dry them.ĭo note, we’ve planned all the daily guides in the Spring Cleaning Challenge as after-work tasks that can be squeezed in with some sustained effort.(If you have spares of all of them, skip to the next step.) Launder the mattress pad/protector, pillowcases, and sheets first to ensure you have a clean set to go back on the bed by nightfall.We recommend filling your washer’s fabric softener cup with white vinegar to soften and deodorize your linens in the final stage of the wash cycle. We need to get those linens in the washer immediately so they’ll be dry and done, ready for the bed when we’re finished cleaning it. Let’s start by stripping your bed of all its linens. If you’ve been limping along with a lackluster vacuum, then there’s no time like the present-in the midst of a cleaning challenge-to upgrade. Stay alert while on the trails, as bobcats are regularly seen around the park.While busting out the enzymatic cleaner might be optional, busting out a powerful vacuum with an upholstery attachment is not-you can’t deep clean your mattress effectively without it. Bentsen-Rio is also a great location for birding, with more than 360 species calling the park home, including roadrunner, groove-billed ani, and the great kiskadee. There’s hiking and biking galore, and a tram runs through the park on weekends. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Parkįifteen minutes from the center of town lies this protected park with more than seven miles of trails. After you indulge, wash it all down with a refreshing agua fresca made with mango or pineapple. Chow down on Tex-Mex favorites like chimichangas, gorditas, hand-rolled burritos topped with melted cheese, and tacos filled with slow-cooked brisket and barbacoa. Tex-Mex Cuisineįrom cantinas and food trucks to taquerias and upscale restaurants, McAllen’s food scene is filled with Tex-Mex delights. From May through September, join the art walk that takes place on the first Friday of each month. Take a painting class or grab a table at one of the many nearby restaurants. Attractions include a large Spanish mission-style gallery specializing in antiques and art from the border, artists’ studios, and performance spaces where you can experience live music and dance. More than two dozen independent art galleries can be found on North Main Street, the site of McAllen’s arts community.
Learn about American and Mexican borderland heritage and the way these cultures have intertwined over time in this region at the Museum of South Texas History. There’s live music in town every night of the week, and you can catch a show at one of the local theaters. Palm trees line the streets of McAllen’s downtown area, where you’ll find Tex-Mex restaurants, shops ranging from big-name brands to independent boutiques, and a vibrant nightlife. You can rent a paddleboard to explore the tiny Town Lake at Firemen’s Park to cool off in the summer, or take a walk through the McAllen Nature Center during the cooler months. The climate here is one of the hottest in the entire country, making this a popular place to spend time outdoors in winter, with summers mainly spent inside or on the water. Because the town shares a border with Mexico, you’ll read and hear a blend of English and Spanish almost everywhere you go. Located in the southern tip of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley, the city of McAllen is best known for its thriving Tejano culture, which can be seen in the local music and food scenes.
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