Rachael has a keen interest in all things sleep, including her expert knowledge on mattress cleaning, providing readers with the best hacks and tips to keep their beds clean, as well as trying out the latest viral cleaning products. Rachael also reports on leading mattress brands such as Helix, Saatva and Nectar, writing articles designed to help readers understand what they need from a new bed. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. During the last 15 years, Rachael has contributed to various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, The Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more.
Latest articles by Rachael Penn

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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.

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones Last updated
We've tested both the Tempur-Cloud and Tempur-Adapt mattress — here's which one delivers the best comfort and support for you.

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Night sweats can disturb sleep and have a negative impact on your overall health, so menopause specialists share the best methods to prevent them

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We've tested both the Zinus Green Tea and the Siena Memory Foam mattress. Here we put them head-to-head to find the right one for you.

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Editor's ChoiceA purifier, heater and fan that earns its premium price tag.

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We put the Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore head to head to find out which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you

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We explore the key differences between the Cocoon By Sealy Chill vs Zinus Ultra Cooling Green Tea, to help you decide which is the best budget cooling mattress for you.

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We explore the key differences between the GhostBed Luxe vs the Cocoon by Sealy Chill, to help you decide which is the most cooling mattress for couples

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones Last updated
Saatva is a premium mattress brand and its free white glove delivery is a luxury perk. We explore what happens when a Saatva bed is delivered.

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Our expert guide to cleaning your mattress with household items and removing urine, vomit, sweat and more

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

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Vacuuming a mattress helps get rid bed bugs and dust mites. Here's how to do it properly, according to the experts

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Tried and tested methods for getting yellow stains out of your mattress and pillows, leaving them looking as good as new.

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A waterproof mattress protector in a laundry basket ready to be washed and dried

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Steam clean your mattress at home with help from your household iron — here's how

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Yellow stains on your mattress and pillow are normal, but are they safe to sleep on and how do you get them out? We take a look...

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Wondering how to get rid of mold on your mattress and whether it’s safe to sleep on? We have expert answers for you.

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Alcohol is a great disinfectant but should you use it on your mattress? Here’s what you need to know….

By Rachael Penn Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
If you’re looking to get rid of urine, stains, smells and bed bugs from your mattress here are the essential products you need in your cleaning kit.

By Rachael Penn Published
Sponsored by Helix Sleep
If you want to clean your mattress to a professional standard, here are three tips that professional cleaners swear by for getting rid of urine and sweat stains.

By Rachael Penn Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Toothpaste is the main ingredient in this viral mattress cleaning hack — but does it actually work? This is what happened when I tried it.

By Rachael Penn Published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Don’t wait until spring to clean your mattress, these 5 easy DIY cleaning tasks will ensure that dust mites, bed bugs and mold stay at bay.

By Rachael Penn Last updated
Sponsored by Nectar
We explore the pros and cons of mattress protectors vs mattress encasements to help you choose the right one.
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