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97% of dorm room bacteria is on your bed — these 12 dorm essentials will protect you while you sleep
By Frances Daniels Last updated
Research finds beds account for up to 97% of bacteria found in some college dorms. I've rounded up 12 deals on germ-resistant sleep essentials, to keep you protected.

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.

Helix Cooling Memory Foam Pillow review: Buttery soft and surprisingly cool, even in a heatwave
By Ruth Jones Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Helix Cooling Memory Foam Pillow pairs sink-in softness with clever heat wicking, to keep you cool and supported whatever the weather.

Back to school essentials to help you sleep better at college — pillows, ear plugs and more from just $8
By Ruth Jones Published
Good sleep helps you learn so don't head off to college without these dorm room essentials, including everything you need to block out your nocturnal roommate.

Waking up sweaty? This luxury latex pillow sleeps 'remarkably cool' and has just earned a place in our pillow buying guide
By Ruth Jones Published
The Birch Organic is the best latex pillow we've tested. It's breathable, luxurious, eco-friendly — and 25% off in today's Birch sale.

Best pillows of 2026 for all sleepers
By Becky George Last updated
Our guide to the best pillows for every sleep style, from side sleepers to hot sleepers, expert tested and approved.
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