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Cleaning a mattress with a brush to get rid of dried blood

How to get blood stains out of a mattress — tried and tested methods

By Rachael Penn published

/wellness/mattresses/how-to-get-a-blood-stain-out-of-a-mattress Proven cleaning hacks for getting fresh and stubborn blood stains out of your mattress.

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A woman with a heavy build sits on the edge of a mattress, holding her lower back because she has woken up with back pain

How to choose a mattress for heavy people with back pain

By Ruth Jones published

These are the features you'll find in all the best mattresses for heavy people with back pain, and how to identify them.

Mattresses
A woman feels the firmness of a brand new mattress

This is how long it takes for a new mattress to soften, plus what to do if it doesn't

By Frances Daniels published

Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.

Mattress Care
A woman scratches her arm in bed because there's scabies in the mattress and bedding

Yes scabies can live in mattresses — here's what experts want you to know

By Rachael Penn published

What you need to know scabies in your mattress, with advice from renowned skin experts on how to deal with an infection.

Mattress Care
A hand wearing a rubber glove uses a soft bristled brush to clean a mattress after spraying the yellow stains with shaving foam

Why are people cleaning their mattresses with shaving foam and is it safe?

By Rachael Penn published

This TikTok shaving foam hack removes stubborn mattress stains in minutes — here’s how to use it, plus 3 other stubborn stain-removing tips. 

Mattress Care
A woman stands next to a mattress in a bedroom, fluffing out a sheet to place on top of the bed

I'm a sleep writer, here's how I clean my organic mattress

By Ruth Jones published

Tips and tricks for cleaning your organic mattress, including how to deal with dust mites and how to get rid of stains.

Mattress Care
A man in a white long sleeve t-shirt places his hand on a mattress

5 things you need to know before buying a cheap mattress for $400 or less

By Frances Daniels published

Everything you need to know before buying a bed under $400, plus how to buy a cheap mattress that doesn't skimp on quality

Mattresses
The Westin Heavenly Bed in a hotel bedroom, made up with sheets, comforter, pillows, duvet, boudoir pillow, and bed skirt

How to make your mattress feel like a 5 star hotel bed

By Ruth Jones published

Recreate hotel-style comfort at home with these tips for turning your bed into the Westin Heavenly Bed for less.

Mattress Care
A mattress stripped of bedding on a black bed frame

How to clean your mattress with baking soda — a step-by-step guide

By Jo Plumridge published

Follow our simple step by step guide to cleaning your mattress with baking soda and avoid the use of any nasty chemicals.

Mattress Care
Four white pillows stacked for sleeping upright on a bed

How to arrange pillows to sleep upright —and who should sleep in this position

By Frances Daniels published

Sleeping upright can ease certain health issues, from colds to back pain. Here's how to arrange your pillows to help you sleep in this position.

Pillows & Bedding
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