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A woman sat on the side of her bed with a cold alongside images of bed bugs, mold and stains

Is your bed making you sick? 5 ways to banish winter germs from your mattress today

By Rachael Penn published

Bacteria, dust mites and mould can thrive in your mattress during winter. Here are some expert tips on how to boost hygiene and get a better nights sleep.

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Three images of people struggling back pain, and poor sleep from sleeping on a mattress that needs to be replaced

My mattress was secretly sabotaging my sleep — 4 signs you need to replace your bed

By Jo Plumridge published

I slept on a mattress that needed replacing and paid the price. Here are the signs it’s time to bite the bullet and invest in a new one

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A person vacuuming a mattress with a bright red general prohibition sign overlaid

There's one type of mattress you should never vacuum

By Jim McCauley published

Vacuuming can mess up the wool layers in a mattress. Found out why, and learn what you can do instead to keep your bed clean.

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A close up of a pair of hands in rubber gloves using vinegar to blot the corner of a mattress. In the top left, a close up of a spider

This vinegar mattress cleaning hack will banish spiders from your bed this fall — here's how

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones published

A cleaning expert reveals why you should be dabbing vinegar on your mattress — it's a must this spider season.

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A woman lies on a mattress made up with the Utopia Bedding Sheet Set in a pale green color

Studies warns that 51% of adults aren't using this essential bedding item and it could be ruining your mattress

By Ruth Jones published

A mattress protector is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your bed cleaner for longer — here's why you need one.

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On the left, an image of a bed in a bedroom, made up with a yellow duvet and pillows. On the right, a closeup of a mattress with dark spots at the corner which might indicate mold, with a finger pointing to the stain

The one mattress stain you should never ignore — expert explains why and what to do

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dark spots on your mattress are an early sign of mold plus other common mattress stains, rated from harmless to dangerous.

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A mattress with yellow sweat stains on alongside photos of the Tom's Guide Sleep Team cleaning mattresses

Clean your mattress now, experts warn after new research reveals average couple's bed holds a bathtub full of sweat

By Lauren Jeffries published

A summer full of heatwaves means the average couple has produced over 100 liters of sweat at night — here's how to get your mattress clean again

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A photo of a bed on a bed frame in a bedroom, in the top right corner, a close up of bed bugs hiding in fabric

Bed bugs love it when you store these 5 things by your mattress, experts warn

By Ruth Jones published

The space under your bed is an easy storage solution but we're exploring how forgotten clutter might harm your mattress — and your sleep.

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A woman lies awake in bed wafting a fan in her face because she is too hit to sleep

This piece of essential bedding could be making your mattress too warm — here's how you can fix that

By Becky George published

A waterproof topper can save your bed from spills and stains — but it could also be trapping heat while you sleep. Here's what you can do to prevent that.

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A woman sprinkling baking soda over a mattress topper

This kitchen ingredient is the easiest way to clean a stained mattress — you’ll be surprised

By Jenny Haward published

If you want to banish stains from your mattress, this affordable kitchen ingredient could be your savior.

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