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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.

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A person holds a magnifying glass to a mattress to see the bed bugs crawling beneath

Traveling to Paris for the Olympics? Here’s how to tell if your hotel mattress has bed bugs

By Ruth Jones last updated

From hot irons to your smartphone flashlight, 7 ways to quickly spot bed bugs in your hotel mattress.

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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.

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A young couple unbox and move a new memory foam mattress they bought from Amazon during the prime day deals event

How to spot a good Prime Day cheap mattress deal

By Frances Daniels published

Plus, the three best budget mattress sales to shop now, with prices from $137.

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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. 

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The image shows the Tempur-Pedic Tempur Breeze Luxe mattress on a grey bed foundation in a neutrally decorated bedroom

How to clean a Tempur-Pedic mattress without ruining it — 7 steps to follow

By Rachael Penn published

How to deep clean your Tempur-Pedic mattress without ruining it — 7 steps to follow.

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Cleaning a mattress with a handheld vacuum cleaner to get rid of dust mites

How to deep clean your mattress to get rid of allergies: 7 proven tips and tricks

By Rachael Penn published

A buildup of pollen and dust mites can wreak havoc on your sleep — here's 7 proven mattress cleaning tips for allergy sufferers.

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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.

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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

Mattresses
The Westin Heavenly Bed in a hotel bedroom, made up with sheets, comforter, pillows, duvet, boudoir pillow, and bed skirt

How to make your mattress feel like a 5 star hotel bed

By Ruth Jones published

Recreate hotel-style comfort at home with these tips for turning your bed into the Westin Heavenly Bed for less.

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