<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Mattresses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/mattresses Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:47 +0000 en <![CDATA[ These 5 overlooked Google Clock app features helped me quit bedtime doomscrolling to get more sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/these-5-overlooked-google-clock-app-features-helped-me-quit-bedtime-doomscrolling-to-get-more-sleep TJwXLedPM675zfvmH4uKAH Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'In just one week, I was sleeping better than I have in years' — here's what happened when I tested one of the most hyped pillows for side sleepers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/i-tried-one-of-the-most-hyped-pillows-for-side-sleepers-in-just-one-week-i-was-sleeping-better-than-i-have-in-years NGfrjDfVkbTmmHHKrnvF2J Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ How long should a mattress last? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/how-long-should-a-mattress-last fQK7asNS6yTuqZMZPux2C4 Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I get 6 hours of sleep a night, but is that enough? I asked a board-certified doctor — here’s what he said ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-get-6-hours-of-sleep-a-night-but-is-that-enough-i-asked-a-board-certified-doctor-heres-what-he-said cMm3TzN8tsaKef6HYcieg Sun, 03 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 things you should never keep under your bed, according to pest removers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/7-things-you-should-never-keep-under-your-bed-according-to-pest-removers kosYTEHVGinuh7Uzd4E5B3 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is spring cleaning your mattress voiding your warranty? 3 things to stop doing immediately ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/is-spring-cleaning-your-mattress-voiding-your-warranty-3-things-to-stop-doing-immediately 3UsddeXKAJEHwEABxnZAH3 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:20:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 bedroom items you should clean weekly to spot early signs of bed bugs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/3-bedroom-items-you-should-clean-weekly-to-spot-early-signs-of-bed-bugs egvRKQybQuhwaWVtzVXJEL Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep apnea weakens muscles and bone health, new study says — doctors explain why and how to manage it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/sleep-apnea-muscle-and-bone-health-study KfAdpmRVnBrHNkWVdnDXZa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:51:10 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/i-fell-back-asleep-fast-at-3-a-m-using-a-brain-researchers-5-minute-trick-heres-why-it-works gH7Rt2WnXR55G3sEQEkAK8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:23 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:49:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/if-you-have-this-color-bed-sheet-youre-more-likely-to-get-bed-bugs-heres-why u6wCghv9TAxiVcqW5zo6Tm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:25:22 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:38:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to manage sleep apnea while traveling —experts share what to prep and pack ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/how-to-manage-sleep-apnea-while-traveling chwHbfyk4TZKVFrsdmqapH Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:53:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is sleeping with a fan on bad for you? A respiratory expert weighs in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/is-sleeping-with-a-fan-on-bad-for-you-a-respiratory-expert-weighs-in 5bDqVhbJkWtXcnZQWj93H Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Apple Watch sleep score will likely drop when you're aged 65+ — here’s why doctors say not to panic ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/your-apple-watch-sleep-score-will-likely-drop-when-youre-aged-65-heres-why-doctors-say-not-to-panic rRDiCumywMimpyTnk94wT3 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spraying this DIY bed bug repellent on your mattress could prevent an infestation — and it's only $6 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/bed-bugs-wont-go-near-your-mattress-if-you-spritz-it-with-this-usd7-natural-product-it-will-help-you-fall-asleep-faster-too q6hvbozuyW9kjJNQdyPpEA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:14:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keep waking up through the night? 4 signs your pillow is to blame ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/keep-waking-up-through-the-night-4-signs-your-pillow-is-to-blame xyPTYMmTnuXQHLApVpwfUE Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:44:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/i-brought-bed-bugs-home-with-me-from-holiday-heres-everything-im-doing-to-get-rid-of-them v2W97i4VeB4wHp6MYNvvV7 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:39:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Skipping these 5 spots when spring cleaning your bedroom can cause frequent night wakings — a doctor explains why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/skipping-these-5-spots-when-spring-cleaning-your-bedroom-can-cause-frequent-night-wakings-a-doctor-explains-why zgsGWXDuUbvbXB4ei7YA6 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ That's not how you get rid of bed bugs — new study discovers what they really hate, and the methods that will banish them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/bed-bugs-water-study 8qwJiJ2LESNoXsfGrEN2bC Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:42:02 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:32:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/im-using-a-usd25-encasement-to-stop-bed-bugs-and-dust-mites-from-infesting-my-mattress-but-theres-one-thing-i-wish-i-could-change UNHaDHAyCQi8bBe2jCjVwY Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5 spring cleaning mistakes that can damage your mattress — here’s why and what to do instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/the-5-spring-cleaning-mistakes-that-can-damage-your-mattress-heres-why-and-what-to-do-instead jJqXK5LRtffom82tkX8c7Y Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:24:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how luxury hotels get their bed sheets crisp, white and smelling fresh — and the secret is in your cabinets, expert says ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/how-to-clean-your-bed-sheets-with-citric-acid YGABWjFvnpkoi2kHssKaqB Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:45:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I had no idea that brushing my teeth right before bed was keeping me awake — a doctor explains why and what to do instead to fall asleep fast ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-doctor-explains-why-fixing-this-simple-nighttime-routine-mistake-is-helping-me-fall-asleep-faster mfi4afXVQvTRsEYstQAjd4 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:06:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 a.m. insomnia kept me up for hours — this 20-minute reset helped me fall back asleep without getting stressed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/sleep-doctor-shares-20-minute-rule-that-helps-me-fall-back-asleep-when-im-wide-awake-at-3am RHhxLg7Wqcd5KVQcnWMcfY Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:16:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/how-to-get-dog-and-cat-pee-out-of-a-mattress cDZUksd25TRST5RBwy5oAS Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:19:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not white vinegar — experts recommend spring cleaning your mattress with this simple ingredient instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/not-white-vinegar-experts-recommend-spring-cleaning-your-mattress-with-this-simple-ingredient-instead HQuGt3KQm8mjqtBg8vuDiL Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/5-things-i-do-at-night-to-wake-up-with-energy-each-day-tips-from-a-sleep-coach-who-used-to-have-insomnia 4gDNsgh7QyxnWt8NDoZjU7 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:17:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Oura and Apple Watch sleep scores are always in the high 80s — the 5 key habits that help me sleep well every night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-oura-and-apple-watch-sleep-scores-are-always-in-the-high-80s-the-5-key-habits-that-help-me-sleep-well-every-night Tz8ACbpkFEnJoDBxJGzMun Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to wash your pillows in a washing machine without ruining them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/how-to-wash-your-pillows-in-a-washing-machine-without-ruining-them YNPzRj4UiNjhEqZpLcZQHZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘More bacteria than a toilet seat’ — study reveals exactly when we need to wash pillowcases and bed sheets for healthier sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/how-much-bacteria-is-growing-on-your-bed-sheets h8XLopVFiHSw8cwtDUL6L6 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:20:42 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:06:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you use a dehumidifier to dry bedding? Here’s what the experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/can-you-use-a-dehumidifier-to-dry-bedding-heres-what-the-experts-say CCSBS2vbYaMoKvhdCWb5Uj Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:34:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ For months I was waking up exhausted — but these 5 easy sleep hacks now help me spring out of bed with bags of energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-dutch-sleep-method-didnt-work-for-me-heres-what-im-doing-instead-to-wake-up-with-more-energy 8opmc2ohmxFLjFLJdz7ZDC Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:06:23 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a sleep science coach — this 15-minute bedtime trick is my secret to surviving the clocks going forward ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/this-15-minute-rule-will-save-your-sleep-when-the-clocks-go-forward-on-sunday-and-bears-and-night-owls-need-it-the-most v7aN5bWJwW9KWf7Gp5jx68 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:32:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/nordic-sleep-hack-for-better-rest vvAuirV3yyTHxiBZNdjDnY Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:17:55 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:18:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Simba launches new cooling mattress at Amazon ahead of another summer of gruelling heatwaves ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/simba-simbatex-cool-mattress-launches-at-amazon XyHDTt95SoGw5o386VU4RP Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:56:05 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:05:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Does this bestselling bed live up to its rave reviews? I tested it to see ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/simba-hybrid-pro-mattress-review ha4XC3ZDoHKinihzCPaknE Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:20:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your mattress and pillow needs change as you age — experts share what to look for in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/your-mattress-and-pillow-needs-change-as-you-age-experts-share-what-to-look-for-in-your-40s-50s-60s-and-beyond d4MBdsiiXPgMBvUhoidPFS Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:50:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ How often should you wash your bed sheets? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/how-often-you-should-wash-your-bed-sheets kgKDEg2zXLcV9zb9JaUQKS Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:26:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $4 household staple might help you prevent a bed bug infestation naturally — but there's a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/this-usd4-household-staple-can-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-fast-but-theres-a-reason-i-wouldnt-recommend-it zHSr97zXy2hvmRppoQsDnU Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:54:44 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:34:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Eve The Wunderflip Premium Hybrid mattress review: With a soft and firmer side, this flippable design offers two mattresses in one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/eve-the-wunderflip-premium-hybrid-mattress-review-with-a-soft-and-firmer-side-this-flippable-design-offers-two-mattresses-in-one qJYvDCb5bBtwNKhvbL3oG8 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My cluttered bedroom was fuelling my 3 a.m wake ups — a board-certified sleep doctor explains why, plus 3 easy steps to breaking the cycle ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-had-no-idea-my-cluttered-bedroom-was-adding-to-my-nighttime-anxiety-and-3-a-m-wake-ups-a-board-certified-sleep-doctor-explains-why bQeAvkUeR3iLaqUTi5o5Hh Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:29:12 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:45:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not baking soda — this disinfectant is best for cleaning a mattress and getting rid of stains and smells, says upholstery experts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/how-to-clean-your-mattress-with-hydrogen-peroxide ipAbmPXkcvardYXzTVBB53 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/5-minute-stretch-to-reduce-back-pain-for-better-sleep KvMtQ6b7kuNP6rWfBqxE4C Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:05:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much deep sleep do you need and are you getting enough? Here's how to tell ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/how-much-deep-sleep-do-you-need yjsa9Y3PeXbtV8zyXdTDXm Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spring cleaning your mattress increases your chances of sleeping through the night — here’s why and how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/spring-cleaning-your-mattress-increases-your-chances-of-sleeping-through-the-night-heres-why-and-how-to-do-it S3P9ffLUkFbKduRZo9oWrW Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:39:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 7:1 sleep rule is now linked to a longer life — experts share 6 habits to help you master it by resetting your body clock this weekend ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-7-1-sleep-rule-is-now-linked-to-a-longer-life-experts-share-6-habits-to-help-you-master-it-by-resetting-your-body-clock-this-weekend HxTiRF4S5X7JH7rb4FD42X Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:57:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ My husband and I were ruining each other's sleep — 3 products that are helping us both sleep through the night while sharing a bed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-husband-and-i-kept-waking-each-other-up-through-the-night-3-things-weve-tried-and-tested-that-are-helping-us-sleep-through-the-night vCi5MhbfvWUvS9eKDstLzm Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ '80% of people with sleep apnea don't know they have it' — the signs and sleep tracker metrics to look for, according to a Samsung Health scientist ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/samsung-launches-world-sleep-day-sleep-apnea-survey-and-withings-launches-sleep-apnea-telemedicine-partnership vRxsGJkt8eARDMrfJMnMcj Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:23:15 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:53:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can the right mattress relieve your back and joint pain? Here's what the experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/can-the-right-mattress-relieve-your-back-and-joint-pain-heres-what-the-experts-say WCqrkioA6zb5Mn6bJ7biem Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:05:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Allergist reveals 3 hidden dust traps that are secretly destroying your sleep quality and waking you up in th night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/allergist-shares-hidden-dust-traps-that-could-be-stopping-you-from-sleeping Ho3pLiXYWNFAbMa9iAsbBU Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Research shows 53% of us only sleep well 4 nights a week and anxiety is a leading cause — an expert explains how to sleep better every night and skip the 3 a.m. wake ups ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/expert-explains-why-we-only-get-4-shots-at-good-sleep-a-week-and-how-to-sleep-better-every-night 7Gckki85fNCPNFB8jcakaQ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:05:44 +0000