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Problems with mouldy mattress

Shazna asked
22nd December 2011

Hi, i have a problem with my bed. 7 months ago i bought a leather bed, four flat boards were included. 2 weeks ago i checked my mattress, it was all moldy, musty and wet aswell. I have no idea of what to do about it?

what sort of mattress should i buy and can anything be done with the boards?

if i drill few holes in each board will it help?

I tried talking to bensons and beds but they completely ignored me and said inspection report showed that the bed isnt faulty. Please HELP!

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1 Answer
Lee Staff
answered 12 years ago

Hi Shazna.

Sorry to hear of your dilemma.

I am at a bit of a loss as to fully understanding the problem.

I am not personally aware of any bed frames where “four flat boards” would be included!

The only thing I can think of is that if the bed frame was an ottoman – four boards are included as a base, not as a support for the mattress.

Secondly, as for a mattress to become as you describe there has to be an outside factor – such as a damp wall, extreme humidity conditions etc. We do have an article on mouldy mattresses here and how to avoid it. Usually, ventilation and frequent turning are key.

Please give the full story including the type of mattress you have and how you have utilised the boards.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419

John and Ryan.

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