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This image shows a close up of a hand holding a spray bottle spraying water on the corner of a mattress. In the top left corner is an ident of a close up of a bed bug.
That's not how you get rid of bed bugs — new study discovers what they really hate, and the methods that will banish them

By Ruth Jones Published

Scientists have found bed bugs hate water but this has some unexpected implications for your DIY bed bug treatments — here's everything you need to know.

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A photo of the Linenspa Mattress Encasement on a mattress on a bed frame in our reviewer's bedroom. In the bottom left corner is an ident showing a close up of a bed bug
I'm using a $25 encasement to stop bed bugs and dust mites from infesting my mattress — but there's one thing I wish I could change

By Ruth Jones Published

The Linenspa Mattress Encasement offers 360-degree protection for your bed — but here's what it did to my sleep.

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A hand holds a vacuum mattress cleaner on the surface of a mattress, vacuuming for bed bugs, dust mites, dirt and allergens
The 5 spring cleaning mistakes that can damage your mattress — here’s why and what to do instead

By Frances Daniels Published

Steam cleaning and white vinegar are popular mattress cleaning methods, but did you know they can damage your bed? These are the DIY solutions experts say you should use instead.

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This image shows a mattress decorated in white linens in a calm, brightly lit blue room. On the bed is the FEPPO mattress vacuum while on the nightstand next to the bed is a bottle of DealMed Hydrogen Peroxide and a bottle of Cliganic Lavender Oil, plus a box of Ortho Bed Bug traps. In front of the bed is a Phueut steam cleaner and a bag of Harris Diatomaceous Earth
Forget baking soda — this is the ultimate mattress cleaning toolkit to keep bed bugs and mites out of your mattress

By Ruth Jones Published

Your mattress cleaning must-haves and everything you need for a clean, fragrant, bed bug and dust mite-free bed, starting from just $7.

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A white and orange cat lies next to a sleeping woman in bed
Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress

By Frances Daniels Published

Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

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A split screen showing an image of a woman blotting a mattress with a soapy solution and an image of a gloved hand dipping a cloth in a bucket of soapy water.
Not white vinegar — experts recommend spring cleaning your mattress with this simple ingredient instead

By Frances Daniels Published

It won’t damage your mattress, it’s in everyone's kitchen, and it's excellent for getting rid of stains and smells

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A close up of a hand holding a bottle of 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol with a yellow label (Getty), in the top right corner is a close up of bed bugs in a mattress (Shutterstock)
This $4 household staple might help you prevent a bed bug infestation naturally — but there's a catch

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Rubbing alcohol can be used to kill bed bugs but we recommend using these affordable alternatives instead.

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Putting the Coop Percale sheet set into the washing machine
How often should you wash your bed sheets?

By Frances Daniels Published

This is how often you should wash your bed sheets to avoid allergens, according to a dermatologist.

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A man cleaning a mattress with a spray bottle and cloth.
Not baking soda — this disinfectant is best for cleaning a mattress and getting rid of stains and smells, says upholstery experts

By Frances Daniels Published

Baking soda won't remove tough stains and odors from your mattress — but a certain disinfectant will. An expert explains how to spring clean your bed properly.

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The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other
Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels Published

The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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