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A four-picture collage of mattress toppers for college dorms.
5 key reasons why a mattress topper is a dorm room essential even if the bed is new — plus 3 easy steps to choose the right one

By Frances Daniels Published

Dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, overused and let's face it — grubby. Here's why a mattress topper is the fix you need, plus how to choose one

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Pink, blue and white bedding being on a clothesline outside on a bright sunny day
'Sun washing' pillows and bedding in a heatwave won't kill dust mites and fungi — this exact temperature will, infection expert says

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Published

Hanging your pillows, comforter and sheets out might freshen them up, but a top infection prevention expert warns that the viral UV sanitizing trend is just an illusion.

Pillows & Bedding
A stack of mattress toppers on top of a mattress
I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's a quick guide to finding a good deal in the sales

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A college of Saatva High-Density Foam Mattress Topper images pasted onto a blue-green gradient background.
Saatva’s best-selling mattress topper isn’t in the Black Friday sale — so I’d buy this cheaper alternative instead

By Frances Daniels Published

There’s no Black Friday deal on the popular Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper, so save up to $70 with this cheaper option from the brand instead

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Four images combined together to show the process of how to clean a mattress topper
How to clean a mattress topper: urine, sweat stains, bed bugs and more

By Rachael Penn Last updated

We share how to clean a mattress topper properly — including tips for memory foam, latex, down and more

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A hand holds a bare microcoil in front of a individually-wrapped microcoils on a factory floor.
What are microcoils and why are they suddenly in every mattress topper?

By Frances Daniels Published

Microcoils promise to add comfort and support to mattress toppers, but what are these mini springs and why are they so popular?

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The Panda London Bamboo Mattress Topper placed on a brightly-lit carpeted floor.
I used a bed topper as a mattress — here’s 5 things I want you to know before doing the same

By Frances Daniels Published

Can your mattress topper save you from sleeping on the couch? I left my air bed in the closet for two nights to find out...

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Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Mattress Topper
5 signs you need a bed topper and not a new mattress in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Thinking of buying a mattress this Memorial Day? You may only need to buy a bed topper instead if you spot these signs.

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A woman relaxes under a blue blanket on an extended sleeper sofa
How to choose a comfy mattress topper for sleeper sofa use

By Jo Plumridge Last updated

Boost the comfort of your sleeper sofa with a mattress topper — here's how to choose.

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Mattress protector vs mattress topper: A Nectar Mattress Protector on the left hand side of the image and a Tempur-Pedic mattress topper on the right
Mattress protector vs mattress topper: Which one do you need?

By Grace Franks Last updated

We explain how to choose between a mattress protector vs bed topper for better sleep

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