Truck cleaning, clean the mattress or replace?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by steve092, Jul 18, 2017.

  1. steve092

    steve092 Light Load Member

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    Hey guys I just purchased a new used truck... the truck has been cleaning on the inside by the dealership. Should I have the mattress steam cleaned and than add new sheets on top? Or is that not an option and just replace it?

    It seems dirty and doubt they would detail a mattress while cleaning the truck..
     
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  3. belowspeedlimit

    belowspeedlimit Medium Load Member

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    Watch you may cut your finger on some dry stuff. Throw it out man.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Throw the mattress in a dumpster. Throughly clean, with disinfectant, the area where the mattress was, then buy a new mattress.
     
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  5. Possmguts

    Possmguts Bobtail Member

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    SMH.... Did you Really have to ask that?
     
  6. VIDEODROME

    VIDEODROME Road Train Member

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    While topic of truck cleaning is brought up, I wondered if anyone has a preferred way to scrub up the floors.

    I have few floor mats that catch most of the dirt now and makes it much easier, but I might go over the floor and the cab in detail. Previously, I've used hot water and Armorall.

    Otherwise, I'm at the home terminal that has a wash bay and plan to get the outside crud off tomorrow.
     
  7. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Rubber floor? I use simple green and a scrub brush in my truck.
     
  8. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    They make pretty flames..... Do not bring marshmallows!!!
     
  9. steve092

    steve092 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the replies guys. I knew I should throw it out but thought maybe a steam cleaning would get the job done.
     
  10. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    If the mattress is standard bed like a twin long. I would look at buying a Casper or one of the bed in a box from online. The are cheap and all foam should be better then any regular truck sleeper mattress
     
  11. scottied67

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