[header] How to clean a mattress [title] Remove pillows and decorations from the bed. [step] Before you can clean the mattress, you must remove everything that's covering it. Start by removing the top layer of items, including pillows, decorative pillows, blankets, toys, and other objects. 
[substeps] When you remove your pillows for sleeping, take the pillow cases off and throw them in the laundry basket. Fold up blankets and move items from the bed to a different part of the room so they're out of the way when you clean.