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5 key reasons why a mattress topper is a dorm room essential even if the bed is new — plus 3 easy steps to choose the right one
By Frances Daniels Published
Dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, overused and let's face it — grubby. Here's why a mattress topper is the fix you need, plus how to choose one

Man draws 'huge crowd' to watch him fold a fold a fitted sheet — here's how in 5 simple steps
By Becky George Last updated
Crowds flock to a man's Edinburgh Fringe performance to watch him fold a fitted sheet — here's how to do it in 5 simple steps

Are Sleep Number beds worth it? I’m a sleep tech tester and here’s my take
By Eve Davies Last updated
Here's everything you need to know about investing in a Sleep Number bed in 2026, from its bankruptcy to its collection revamp

$21 vs $119 mattress protector showdown: Which one performs best in our 6 spill tests?
By Ruth Jones Published
Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).

I pointed a thermal cam at a luxury cooling pillow to see if it actually helps you stay cool in a heatwave — here are the results, and how it compares to a cheap alternative
By Ruth Jones Published
We pitted a $93 luxury cooling pillow against a $20 down alternative pillow by pointing a thermal imaging camera at both. Here's which one kept our testers from searching for the cool side...

I tested 5 viral pillow cleaning hacks to see if they work — here’s what happened when I pitted them against 3 gold standard techniques used by specialists and hotels
By Frances Daniels Published
TikTok is full of so-called hacks for cleaning pillows, but how do they compare to the methods that experts and hotels use? This is what I found out...

This is how often (and the exact temp) you need to wash your bed sheets and pillowcases this summer, according to an infection prevention expert
By Frances Daniels Published
Hot weather leaving your bed sheets and pillows damp most nights? According to a hygiene expert, here's how often you should them in summer to prevent a grim mix of sweat, oil, and allergen build-up.

My dream mattress came with a nightmare smell: Here’s what off-gassing is and how to get rid of it
By Kaycee Hill Published
Bought a new mattress only to be greeted by a sharp chemical smell? Here is why off-gassing happens and the exact steps I took to clear the air fast.

'Sun washing' pillows and bedding in a heatwave won't kill dust mites and fungi — this exact temperature will, infection expert says
By Claire Davies (CSSC) Published
Hanging your pillows, comforter and sheets out might freshen them up, but a top infection prevention expert warns that the viral UV sanitizing trend is just an illusion.

What mattress does the Four Seasons hotel use? Here's where you can buy this 5-star luxury bed, plus how to find alternatives in the Memorial Day sales
By Ruth Jones Last updated
We explore whether the Four Seasons Signature Mattress is actually worth buying in this year's Memorial Day sales — plus the luxury hotel-style deals we're shopping
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