To make this mattress stain-removal solution, simply mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. First, spritz the area of the bed with the mixture before blotting it dry with a clean cloth. Repeat this process until the stain has lifted entirely. Once that’s done, sprinkle baking soda over the newly cleaned patch and hoover it up an hour later; then let your mattress air dry completely.

Fact

Firefighters use wetting agents to make water wetter.

The chemicals reduce the surface tension of plain water so it’s easier to spread and better soaks into objects, which is why it’s known as “wet water.”