Kitchen staple can ‘neutralise’ and ‘freshen’ your mattress without a vacuum

Spring cleans aren’t usually something people look forward to, and sometimes, the lack of knowledge can lead to leaving chores like cleaning a mattress incomplete.

However, one easy tip from he Tidy Life Happy Wife website can help make the task of aerating your mattress easier, faster and more manageable.

If you find yourself pressed for time and can’t spare a moment to clean your mattress with baking soda, a quick solution is to spritz it with plain vodka and let it air dry while you take a shower.

According to the site, vodka acts as an effective odour neutraliser, and the best part is, you won’t need to fuss over vacuuming it up afterward. It’s a swift and hassle-free way to refresh your mattress.

Alternatively, rubbing alcohol can serve the same purpose, but keep in mind that the smell may linger a bit longer than with vodka.

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Using vodka as a cleaning product can be surprising for some, but it certainly has many applications, much like other kitchen ingredients like bicarbonate of soda, lemon, and white vinegar.

Back in 2021, Express.co.uk chatted to Lynsey Queen of Clean (@lynsey_queenofclean on Instagram) to find out why vodka was such a good cleaning product.

Lynsey said: “Did you know that Vodka makes a powerful disinfectant and makes a great degreaser? You can also use Vodka to make a great deodoriser.”

You can make your own cleaning spray by mixing some vodka with water and your favourite essential oil in a spray bottle.

This solution will freshen upholstery and fabrics in no time.

Lynsey said: “It’s always worth testing a small patch first but this trick should work just fine. Also don’t worry about that horrible alcohol smell – the smell will evaporate quickly.”

Bathrooms and prone to soap scum and watermarks and both are tricky to remove.

Lynsey said: “Use Vodka only in a spray bottle for shower doors, tiles, draining boards and taps. Leave it for around 10 to 15 minutes before you rinse it off to allow the vodka to get to work.”

It’s such a shame when a beautiful bouquet of flowers dies, but you can prolong the life of flowers with a splash of vodka.

Lynsey said: “I always do this my Nan told me to be this years ago.

“Add a drop of vodka into your vase of flowers to help keep them for longer or to perk up wilting flowers.”