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How to fix a squeaky bed

How to stop a squeaking bed — 7 quick tips

By Rachael Penn published

Is your squeaky bed keeping you awake? Here's how to fix it fast

Mattress Care
Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

Bed bugs or fleas? How to tell what’s biting you in bed

By Lauren Jeffries published

We explore how to identify bed bugs or fleas and top tips to removing them from your mattress fast.

Mattress Care
A blue rubber-gloved hand holds a spray bottle aloft a dirty mattress

How do you get stains out of a mattress without damaging it?

By Rachael Penn published

A guide to everything you need to know about removing stains from your mattress without risking damage to it

Mattress Care
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

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