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how to clean a mattress: baking soda, vinegar, sponge and gloves

How to clean a mattress and remove stubborn stains

By Diana Kelly Levey, Cynthia Lawrence, Rachael Penn last updated

Whether you're looking to deep clean your mattress or remove a stain, it's easy to get your bed squeaky clean with just a few household items.

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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.

3 things you might find in your bed if you don't clean your mattress

By Eve Davies published

Dust mites, skin cells and bed bugs can live in your mattress if you don't keep up with your cleaning schedule

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White mattress on a beige bedframe

How to know if your mattress has fiberglass

By Frances Daniels last updated

Learn how to spot fiberglass in your mattress, plus the three best deals for fiberglass-free mattresses available right now.

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Image shows a person vacuuming a white mattress before cleaning mold off of it

How to remove mold from a mattress: 3 pro tips from a cleaning expert

By Rachael Penn last updated

Wondering how to get rid of mold on your mattress and whether it’s safe to sleep on? We have expert answers for you.

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Image shows black mold on a white mattress being cleaned with alcohol, brushes and sponges

Why are people spraying alcohol on their beds and is it safe for your mattress?

By Rachael Penn last updated

Alcohol is a great disinfectant but should you use it on your mattress? Here’s what you need to know….

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A woman's hand holding a magnifying glass magnifying bed bugs on a mattress

How to get rid of bed bugs naturally with the $6 household staple you might already own

By Ruth Jones published

Tea tree oil could act as a natural insecticide to kill bed. bugs — how to use it on your mattress.

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An old mattress leans against the side of a building

Does Goodwill take mattresses?

By Alison Barretta last updated

We look at Goodwill’s latest mattress donation guidelines, plus whether it takes box springs, bedroom furniture, and bedding.

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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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