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Our busy lives make cleaning and tidying feel like an arduous task at the end of the day sometimes. But with the Ottoman bed, most of the tidying is done for you - you’ll be organising your household belongings in the generous storage space underneath.
When it comes to cleaning and maintaining your Ottoman bed, it’s a lot easier than you may think. In this guide, we’ll uncover tips on how to maintain ottoman beds in accordance with their fabrics , how to clean the internal storage, what you should do when a spillage happens, how looking after your mattress is important for your bed, and how to inspect the bed’s mechanisms. So, why don’t we get stuck in?
What Is An Ottoman Bed?
An ottoman bed is a 2-in-1 storage and enhanced sleeping solution. Designed with a gas-lift system, you can lift the ottoman bed to reveal ample storage space underneath, where you can hide away anything you don’t want on show. Large suitcases, bedding, pillows, spare cushions and throws can all be tucked away discreetly inside the ottoman bed.
Cleaning your ottoman bed on the outside and inside is so important when it comes to your hygiene, sleep quality and getting your money’s worth, so let’s take a look!
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Why A Clean & Maintained Ottoman Bed Is Essential For Good Sleep
It’s surprising how much of a big impact that a clean and well maintained bed can have on your sleep quality: a lot of it is in psychology.
Simply having a decluttered bedroom space, thanks to your Ottoman bed, is an effective way of tidying the mind as well as the bedroom. From your large items, spare bedding, seasonal clothes and anything else you might not want on display, the Ottoman Bed can house a wide variety of things. Refreshing your living space, tidying your mind and helping your daily routines - the Ottoman bed is a one-way ticket to many nights of enhanced sleep quality!
Taking the step further to regularly clean and maintain it can also totally transform your sleep quality. Removing the build up of dust and hairs that gets trapped in the fibres of the bed can help stop you from sneezing, especially if you’re someone who is prone to allergies. It can also help protect your items in which you choose to store under your bed, preventing them from getting dusty as the weeks go on.
Consider The Needs Of Different Fabrics
To clean your ottoman bed, it’s a great tip to understand that different fabrics require slightly different treatments when it comes to their regular care and maintenance. Let’s take a look at how each one differs before you start with the cleaning process.
Wood
A wooden Ottoman bed can easily be maintained by regular dusting. With a micro-fibre cloth, you can remove the layers of dust that accumulates on the surface of the wood at least once a week. This is a great way of getting rid of any of those pesky dust-mites that might be the cause of your itching and sneezing.
We highly recommend that you avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasives such as bleach to clean your wooden Ottoman bed, as this can damage the wood and break down its fibres - this is definitely not what you want! So, some gentle TLC with a light duster and some wooden furniture polish can really go a long way when it comes to maintaining your wooden Ottoman bed.
Wood is sensitive to light as well, so another tip is to ensure that your wooden Ottoman bed isn’t directly exposed to the sun’s UV rays. We know this might be hard to avoid sometimes during the summer, so that’s why we think investing in some UV films for your window is a great way to prevent excessive sun exposure.
Saxon Twill
Saxon Twill is a type of weave fabric that is very durable, but it requires some specific maintenance techniques. Regularly vacuuming your Saxon Twill Ottoman Bed with an upholstery attachment at least once a week is a great way to ensure that you’ve got everything up. We recommend that you brush the fabric in one direction to maintain its structure.
Just like the wooden ottoman bed, there’s a few things to avoid when it comes to cleaning your Saxon Twill bed. This includes making sure you don’t over-wet the fabric, as it’s not known for being waterproof despite it being a durable fabric option. Plus, it's essential that no harsh chemicals are used throughout the process.
Plush Velvet
Plush Velvet Ottoman beds require a high level of care and maintenance due to the nature of this fabric’s soft, upright pile structures. It’s easy though - just regularly vacuum the fabric with an upholstery attachment to lift any dirt that’s trapped in there.
To retain its structure, you can use a handheld steamer on a light setting to give your Plush Velvet Ottoman Bed a nice reset - don’t directly apply the steamer onto the fabric, but just a few inches away.
With your plush velvet bed, it’s important to avoid using harsh chemicals and scrubbing too aggressively as this can damage the fibres.
Plush Faux Fur
A plush faux fur Ottoman bed can be easily looked after by regularly vacuuming its surface with an upholstery attachment and using a soft bristle brush to remove a build up of dirt and hairs.
However, we recommend that you avoid using high heat, hot water and being too abrasive with the brush.
Linen
Linen is a breathable material that originally comes from the flax plant. It’s easy to clean as it doesn’t have a lot of upright fibres in it, and it has a smooth texture.
Vacuuming your Linen Ottoman Bed regularly is important, just like the rest of the materials. Keeping it out of direct sunlight, like a wooden Ottoman bed, is also a good tip for making sure the fabric doesn’t fade over time.
Boucle
Boucle is a lovely material to choose from when it comes to customising your Ottoman bed - it’s known for its teddy bear texture with its loops and curls, giving a warm and cosy touch to the living space.
A Boucle Ottoman Bed can easily be looked after by vacuuming and spot cleaning. However, just like the other materials, it’s important to not be too aggressive when cleaning it, and you should avoid excessive water, heat and harsh chemicals.
Spillages & Deep Cleans
Now you know how to treat different fabrics according to what they require for their maintenance, as well as things to avoid for them, we can take a look at a simple step by step guide on when it comes to spillages on the fabric of your Ottoman bed.
It might seem stressful at first when you have a spillage, as you want to make sure your bed is well-looked after to get the most out of your money. But don’t worry - we've got you covered with the best tips and things to avoid, so let’s have a look.
- The first step is to make sure you capture the spillage as soon as you possibly can to avoid it from setting into a stain. Quickly get a damp cloth with lukewarm water and a few drops of light cleaning detergent.
- Begin blotting the area with the damp cloth. Blotting means to press down lightly on the area, and it’s an important technique as opposed to rubbing. If you rub on the area, it can push the stain around even more, making it more likely to set in.
- After you have blotted the area, take a separate cloth and remove any soapy residue and excess water.
- Next, ensure that you dry the area as much as you can. You can use a fan or a hairdryer in a very cool setting. Don’t expose the delicate fabrics to intense heat as this can lead to potential further damage. Open the windows to increase airflow so the bed’s material dries quicker after being cleaned.
- If the spillage has gone inside the Ottoman bed, the same rules apply. Ensure you try and remove your things inside the bed to protect them, whilst also not leaving too much time before you get to the area to stop it from turning into a stain. Lift the open bed’s storage to allow for more air circulation when drying.
Cleaning The Internal Storage
Cleaning the internal storage is just as important as cleaning the outside of your Ottoman bed - it can harbour a lot of bacteria and dust which can affect your sleep quality and harm your storage.
For a deep clean, start by removing all of your items from the underneath storage and shake them off to remove any dust.
Just as you would on the outside, vacuum the inside of the ottoman bed with an upholstery attachment to get rid of those crumbs and dust. Wiping down the side walls and the gas-lift system with a micro-fibre cloth and a light cleaning detergent is a great way to give your Ottoman bed the refresh that it deserves after keeping all of your belongings safe and dry.
Afterwards, we recommend that you keep the Ottoman bed open for a few hours to let everything dry and air out.
To keep things refreshed in between, it’s a great idea to use some scent boosters in the internal storage of your ottoman bed. They come in all sorts of different flavours, so you can choose your favourite one to improve your sleep quality, hygiene and your bed’s maintenance .
Why Mattress & Bed Care Go Hand In Hand
Caring for your mattress is also important when it comes to maintaining your bed.
Regularly rotating your mattress every 180 degrees every 3 months or so is a great way to evenly distribute the weight across it, which helps delay an uneven surface. Too much concentrated weight in one area of the mattress can put pressure on the slats of your ottoman bed, causing them to weaken over time.
Regularly vacuuming your mattress, along with your ottoman bed frame, is also an essential way to improve your bed’s lifespan, hygiene and sleep quality.
Other Important Tips
Regularly maintaining your Ottoman bed is important by vacuuming and cleaning its upholstery, but there’s also a few other tips to consider.
Ensure that the slats of your Ottoman bed are kept nice and secure to prevent the wood from splintering or weakening over time. You can check this easily every couple of months, just by ensuring that the bolts are still tightly fitted.
You can also check the gas-lift system of the Ottoman bed, ensuring that it runs smoothly. If they start squeaking or feeling stiff, you can lightly apply some oil spray that’s specialised in the maintenance of Ottoman bed mechanisms. A hint of this is sure to make it glide seamlessly again!
Begin Maintaining Your Ottoman Bed With Our Expert Advice
After reading this guide, we hope you now have a better understanding on how to clean and maintain your ottoman bed. Whether you’re planning your next spring clean or thinking about purchasing an Ottoman bed, but you’re not yet sure how to maintain it, we have the best advice on how to make it fantastic for your sleep quality and storage.
For more tips on how to get the most out of your Ottoman bed’s storage or getting a good night’s sleep, why not take a look at some more of our guides? Our friendly customer service team is also very happy to help with any questions you may have.