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The image shows a a man steam cleaning a grey fabric headboard. Inset on top of the picture on the left is a close-up image of a bed bug.

‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’

By Nicola Appleton published

The 5 things I'm doing to get rid of bed bugs — and the 2 things next on my list

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A white and orange cat lies next to a sleeping woman in bed

Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress

By Frances Daniels published

Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

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The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other

Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels published

The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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A woman with long dark hair blows her nose in bed because she is sick

Doctor reveals common bedroom item that acts as a ‘reservoir’ for the flu virus – plus how often you should wash your bedding when sick

By Claire Davies published

This is exactly how long the flu virus lives on your bed sheets and mattress – plus how often doctors recommend cleaning your bed when you’re sick

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Left, a close up of a pair of hands wearing yellow gloves using a pray bottle to apply cleaning solution to a mattress and a scrubbing brush. Middle, mattress tester Lauren Jeffries starts stripping the bed. Right, a close up of a Jimmy mattress vacuum being used to vacuum the surface of a dirty mattress.

It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains

By Ruth Jones published

Easy cleaning hacks to get your mattress festive fresh before Santa (and your guests) arrive, using things you already have in your cabinets.

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A person wearing rubber gloves uses a spray bottle and a clean cloth to clean the surface of the Emma Elite mattress.

Expert warns everyone should check their mattress for this dangerous stain in the winter

By Ruth Jones published

An expert explains how a moldy mattress might be making your sick and what you can do to keep your bed (and your health) safe.

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On the left, an image of two women closely inspecting the bedding of a mattress as they make the bed, in our Sleep Lab. On the right, a close up of bed bugs giding in the seams of a mattress

Stop bed bugs from ruining your guest room mattress this holiday season — all you need is a credit card

By Ruth Jones published

Bed bugs love the busy holiday season so keep them out of your mattress with this handy bed bug prevention kit you already own.

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cleaning mattress with rubber gloves on

Stop! You’re cleaning your mattress wrong — here are the only tips you need for a fresher, bug-free bed this winter

By Ruth Jones published

Cozy season is here but before you start hibernating, here are out top tips to keep your mattress clean all winter — and what you should never do.

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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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