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Don't let bed bugs ruin your summer — 3 ways I'm keeping my mattress pest free

By Ruth Jones Published

My top tips for keeping your mattress free from bed bugs, dust mites and pests, with a little help from the Prime Day deals.

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Can you put a memory foam mattress on an adjustable bed?

By Ruth Jones Published

Want a memory foam mattress for an adjustable bed? Our expert guide to what to look for (and what to avoid.)

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This city is the worst in the US for bed bugs — but with my top bed bug prevention tip you don't have to cancel your 4th of July getaway

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Diatomaceous earth is an affordable bed bug treatment that can keep your mattress pest free, even in the height of bed bug season.

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Baking soda for self tan stains — plus other tips for keeping your mattress clean this summer

By Ruth Jones Published

From self tan to sweat to sand, expert mattress cleaning tips for keeping your bed clean even as you enjoy the summer.

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Would you be able to spot a bed bug in your mattress? 71% of Americans wouldn't — here's how

By Eve Davies Published

Only 29% of Americans can identify a bed bug, according to new survey. Here's 5 ways to spot these pests in your mattress

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A woman lies awake in bed wafting a fan in her face because she is too hit to sleep
The unexpected mattress hack that keeps you cool all summer long

By Ruth Jones Published

Summer heatwaves keeping you awake? Your hardwood floor could help you sleep cooler with this mattress relocation tip.

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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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I'm a sleep writer — 3 products I'd buy to bed bug proof my mattress

By Lauren Jeffries Published

These 3 products will help bed bug proof your mattress this summer so you can enjoy clean sleep

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5 bed bug prevention tips to protect your mattress from an infestation this summer

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Bed bug infestations are more common in summer — but you can protect your mattress with these 5 bed bug prevention tips

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Can these traps get rid of bed bugs in your mattress? Everything you need to know

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Do bed bug traps really work? We take a closer look and offer our top tips on how to spot bed bugs and get rid of them

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