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Cleaning Under A King Size Bed After 7 Years!

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:10:24 GMT

So the other day I bought the Mattress TSV (believe me it was way overdue). I am downsizing from a King Size bed (I've had that mattress for at least 20 years).

I remember when my late husband and I bought it. Come to think of it, it's probably been over 20 years. Pathetic huh?

Anyway, I have to get a Queen size frame (I'll just go to COSTCO). However, I have a bad back (I can hardly walk) so I have two friends (good friends) who are coming so they can lift up the bed to see if there is another family living under there and what junk has collected under that bed.

I used to be able to turn the mattress, but since he died (10 years ago) I haven't been able to do anything!

I feel like such a terrible housekeeper. I was wondering if anyone else here has had this problems?

Maybe even one person who will speak up? Make me not feel like the slob I am?

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Krimpette — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:20:41 GMT

I feel for you - understand completely. I was mortified when I decided to get hardwood floors in my bedroom and they had to dismantle the bed. Oh, the dust bunnies, etc., under the bed. But now I have hardwood and I have one of those robot cleaners to get under the bed! So much better for me! (I, too, am unable to turn my mattress on my queen sized bed by myself these days.)

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ahoymate — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:20:50 GMT

FYI...........it's not healthy to let 'dust' & other (dead skin cells, dirt, pollen etc) accumulate under your bed. You sleep here and breath this stuff every night. Get someone to help you do this every 6 months or more often.

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Marsha2003 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:25:03 GMT

I was putting a new bedskirt on my queen-sized bed the other day and thinking how hard it was to move the mattress by myself. I know it's only going to get harder as I get older.

I have my bed frame on risers so that I can clean under it more easily, but it still gets super dusty behind the headboard and I have to take the whole bed apart to access that area. Guess what? I only take it apart once or twice a year...

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ivey — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:27:37 GMT

My dyson has an attachment that will go very flat under the bed. You do have to bend down to get it way back under there--but it does get a lot of junk. I'm sure other vacuums may have that attachment, too. Or as someone suggested the Roomba.

Whenever I have heavy furniture or appliances move, I cringe.

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Happy Elizabeth — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:30:50 GMT

You are not alone! I recently moved my parents bed and cleaned underneath it. My mother was too embarrassed to have an "outsider" see what was under there. Lol - it was a disaster. It really should be done every six months (at least!), so I've made a commitment to go to my parents and do it for them going forward. I agree with the poster that mentioned possibly getting a tiny robot cleaner (Roomba) to get under there. Or just budget a cleaning service occasionally.

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gailcoco — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:46:54 GMT

I was horrified when Lowes moved my old stove to install my new stove. All the gunk, dust, pens, marbles, coins, etc that had accumulated under the stove and down the sides of the cabinets was enough to turn Mr. Clean's head in circles. I have cleaned under my stove by taking out the bottom pan drawer but I never imagined that all this other gunk was under there. YIKES I know how you feel about moving items and turning over mattresses...I don't have the strength anymore and so it doesn't get done. Gail

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sidsmom — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:07:44 GMT

It wasn't until I had a visit to the allergist (dust mites) when he asked if vacuum under my bed. I must've had that ""deer in the headlights"" look! Cat toys GALORE underneath there! That got me started vacuuming under there on a regular basis. Really made a difference.

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sage4 — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:34:35 GMT

Nothing beats a Roomba. That thing goes everywhere and does a terrific job. Once or twice after doing the job it died under the bed and I could not find it for hours. lol

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Lucky Duck — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:43:39 GMT

We have king bed & a dog who spends a lot of time under it. We cleaned under it couple weeks ago. It was major operation. I try to vacuum my mattress once month.

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TRUE — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:50:31 GMT

Don't you have a vac with a hose on it? I got so tired of dust ruffles etc that after hubby died I bought a platform bed no box springs and even though its a cal king and heavy I can bully my way by turning it around its not a flip over although I used to do that too....I can't stand anything under my bed anymore kind of a clean freak. I do have a double bed in guest room but it gets vac'd at least once a month.

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depglass — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:55:04 GMT

My bed rails are only 6 inches off the floor. Cleaning under it with arthritis is one giant pain, so it doesn't get done very often. I always find a treasure trove of missing shoes and the occasional clothing item, mixed in with the dust. If I had to do it over again, I'd have a platform bed like the hotels use.

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AuntG — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:36:15 GMT

Luckily, there are two of us and it is just a queen size bed. Once a year, DH and I move the mattress and box spring out into the hall and vacuum under the bed. I'll grant you that 10 years is a long time to not have cleaned under the bed, but you can only do what you are able.

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glmama — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:58:22 GMT

Yes, it's important to really clean that dust out, yadda, yadda, yadda, I get it and completely understand. HOWEVER, when we purchased a new bed this year and had to move our old frame--YOWZA! The dust! We live in an old house and dust just magically appears, even with what seems like constant vacuuming and dusting.

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luvingit — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 01:23:37 GMT

Reminds me as a teen. On Sat, I would take a broom and push Everything out under my bed. Still do this sometimes." Oh, there's my missing ______".

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Still Raining — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:33:16 GMT

No way are you the only one out there who manages to ignore little, sweet, fluffy dust-bunnies.

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Drythe — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:47:35 GMT

I have 6 cats & killer dust bunnies. Don't worry about it. If anyone looks under your bed and is offended offer them a broom & a mop. You can only do what you can do.

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Pickwickpapers — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:54:35 GMT

No you are not the only one. Mattresses, box springs, bed frames, head & footboards are all difficult if not impossible to move without help for most people. So cleaning and dusting is a challenge as many become older and especially if you don't have assistance. It is frustrating when you have to ask for and depend on others to help you on tasks that should be routine as part of regular house cleaning.

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Lakk — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:54:54 GMT

You are not alone. When I had my kitchen remodeled in 2009 by a church friend who is also an electrician and plumber and etc. he moved my bed to change the wall outlet for me. It had not been moved in 3 years I was mortified at the dust. I swore him to secrecy even though he said ""I've seen worse."" I said ""I'm sure that person wouldn't want you to tell me about so don't."" I hope he was telling the truth and not just being kind.

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september — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:57:25 GMT

Yes, it really does get dirty underneath a bed (or any low furniture), even if you do use the long-handled wand on your vacuum to try and clean it the best you can.

We just replaced our bed and old mattress, so I know!

Just have your vacuum standing by, so you can do a quick cleanup while the furniture is being changed.