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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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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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