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Clean your mattress now, experts warn after new research reveals average couple's bed holds a bathtub full of sweat

By Lauren Jeffries Published

A summer full of heatwaves means the average couple has produced over 100 liters of sweat at night — here's how to get your mattress clean again

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On the left, an overhead shot of a person using their laptop while sitting on their bed, a phone to one side. On the right, two mattress testers sitting on top of a mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, discussing the comfort and quality
Would you let TikTok choose your bed? Shoppers are using social media to find a mattress — but I think it’s a bad idea

By Ruth Jones Published

Social media might be a great place to find opinions but I'm wary of its uses when mattress shopping — here's why.

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Redditor's ‘gross’ new mattress is making me itch — what to do if your bed is delivered damaged

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Unboxing a new mattress only to discover it's unusable turns your dream bed into a nightmare — at least for this Redditor.

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Bed bugs followed early humans out of the caves and into our cities, research shows — here's how to stop them invading your mattress

By Ruth Jones Published

Research suggests bed bugs are human's first pests but we know all the tips and tricks to keep them out of your cave... I mean, your mattress.

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People with this bed type are most satisfied with their mattress — and it’s not what we expected

By Ruth Jones Published

A new study explores if people are happy with their beds and what features you should consider for mattress satisfaction.

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A man sits on a mattress on the floor placed on a hardwood floor so it sleeps cooler
5 reasons not to put a mattress on the floor — and 3 reasons why you should

By Claire Davies Last updated

Can you put a mattress on the floor? From mold to bed bugs, there are plenty of reasons not to, but some big benefits too.

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An electric blanket on bed below the duvet
Can you use an electric blanket on a memory foam mattress? 7 do's and don'ts

By Becky George Last updated

The 7 do’s and don’ts of using an electric blanket without damaging your memory foam mattress.

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An unmade bed with a white duvet bunched up and white pillows, mattress shows slight body impressions
7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep

By Nicola Appleton Last updated

Seven tell-tale signs dust mites are lurking in your mattress, plus how to get rid of them quickly.

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New study reveals Gen Z likes to sleep with 7 pillows — here's why that's bad news for your neck

By Becky George Published

Are there any benefits to sleeping with seven pillows? And how many pillows is too many? We ask a chiropractor for answers

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A woman lies on a bed relaxing
ERA Smart Layer transforms your mattress into a health device — and masseuse

By Ruth Jones Published

The CES 2025 Innovation Award winning mattress topper features sleep tracking, AI-generated advice and active spinal alignment.

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