Quick summary: To care for your Sunday mattress, rotate every 3–6 months, air it out occasionally, avoid spills, and use a mattress protector. Never machine wash the cover or expose to harsh sunlight.

Whether you sleep on a Sunday mattress or another, these care tips can go a long way in keeping your sleep clean, fresh, and durable. Bookmark this guide—it’s worth coming back to.

Protect against dust mites and allergens

Dust mites love humidity and feed on dead skin cells. They can breed fast and silently ruin your mattress hygiene. Spring mattresses often become a playground for them due to all the empty spaces inside. High-density foam and natural latex mattresses, like the Sunday Latex Plus, are naturally more resistant to these allergens.

To create an extra layer of defence, use a mattress protector with anti-allergenic coating. It also shields the mattress from spills—like tea, creams, or bedwetting—which are often the starting point for unwanted growth.

Microscopic view of a dust mite on mattress fibers

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Rotate your mattress—no flipping needed

All Sunday mattresses are designed to be single-sided, so no flipping required. But rotating them every 3–6 months helps distribute pressure evenly and prevents sagging.

Illustration showing how to rotate a mattress properly

Compatible bed bases

Your mattress needs a solid foundation—literally. Sunday mattresses work well on:

  • Flat wooden or metal beds
  • Platform beds
  • Box spring bases
  • Even the floor (if dry and level)

Our Sunday Tilt Bed and WorkPod are both engineered to pair beautifully with any Sunday mattress. And yes—if you own the Latex Plus, you can even use it with an adjustable bed base.

How to handle spills and stains

The top cover of a Sunday mattress comes with a full zipper, which makes cleaning easier. Here's what you can do in case of stains:

  1. Unzip and remove the mattress cover
  2. Dip only the stained portion in mild detergent
  3. Hand wash gently and let it air dry fully before putting it back

Note: Don’t machine wash the entire cover, and never try washing the whole mattress itself.

Airing your mattress: a simple hygiene ritual

Air your mattress every 3–6 months. It's a light-touch step with a big impact:

  • Pick a dry, sunny morning
  • Strip the bed fully—sheets, protectors, everything
  • Open your windows wide to let in natural ventilation
  • Vacuum the surface and sides using a good vacuum
  • Leave it to air all day (indoors—not in direct outdoor sun)

Things your mattress should never face

A few strict no-gos that apply to every good mattress, not just ours:

  • No direct liquid contact: Spills and seepage trap moisture inside foam—an ideal setting for bacteria and mites
  • No machine washing: The zip cover is partial-clean only. Avoid full submersion or spin cycles
  • No direct outdoor sun: UV exposure can damage fabrics and inner layers. Indirect light through windows is absolutely fine

If a spill does happen, absorb as much liquid as you can immediately. Gently dab with a towel and use a hairdryer on a cool setting if needed. Don’t overheat or over-dry.

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