No, this will not solve the problem. Replacement of damaged mattresses and mattress covers can certainly reduce infections, but this is only a temporary solution.6-9 Over time, mattresses and their covers will become damaged again due to the use of harsh disinfectants and everyday wear and tear. Following MIFUs can limit this damage, but these 5 to 6 step processes are often impractical and take too much time. Furthermore, we have been unable to find any evidence that demonstrates manual cleaning processes can achieve the recommended level of disinfection on mattresses, regardless of mattress age or condition.
