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On the left, an image of a young women checking her bed sheets and mattress for any sigs of bed bugs. On the right, a close up of bed bugs in a mattress

3 signs there are bed bugs in your dorm room mattress — and how to get rid of them

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dorm rooms can be a haven for bed bugs with visitors arriving from across the U.S. but with these tips, you can stay pest free.

Mattress Care
Step by step photos showing two Tom's Guide testers cleaning a mattress

How to clean a mattress — expert tips for urine, bed bugs, sweat and more

By Rachael Penn last updated

Our expert guide to cleaning your mattress with household items and removing urine, vomit, sweat and more

Mattress Care
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How to clean a mattress topper: urine, sweat stains, bed bugs and more

By Rachael Penn last updated

We share how to clean a mattress topper properly — including tips for memory foam, latex, down and more

Mattress Toppers
Two Tom's Guide mattress testers sat crossed legged on the Birch Luxe Natural mattress laughing and smiling

I'm a mattress tester — here's how to break in your new bed quickly

By Ruth Jones published

Don't like that 'fresh out the box' feel of your new bed? Here's how to break your mattress in plus how long it takes.

Mattress Care
Two Tom's Guide testers feeling the top of the Birch Luxe Natural mattress

How to choose an organic mattress that’s actually eco-friendly, according to a sustainability expert

By Frances Daniels published

First time buying an organic mattress? Here's how to choose a sustainable bed that avoids greenwashing

Mattresses
A woman lying on her side on specialist cooling bedding in white

Too hot to sleep but not ready to upgrade your mattress? Try these low-cost cooling hacks

By Eve Davies published

Budget-friendly tips to optimize your existing mattress for summer sleep

Mattresses
A hand holds a piece of dry cloth over a dark brown stain on a mattress, ready to blot away the stain.

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.

Mattress Care
A woman sleeps on a silk pillowcase and bedding

The right way to wash a silk pillowcase — plus 3 things to avoid

By Becky George published

Here’s a simple guide to washing your silk pillowcases and what to avoid to maintain their softness

Pillows & Bedding
Bedding being loaded into a washing machine

How to get rid of lice on bedding — 5 simple steps

By Kaycee Hill published

Learn how to completely remove lice from bedding using high heat washing, thorough drying, and proper mattress cleaning to prevent reinfestation.

Pillows & Bedding
Two women maneuver the Saatva Classic mattress onto a bed frame in a bedroom.

Your mattress will last longer if you do this one thing every 3 months

By Jo Plumridge published

Rotating your mattress is essential to preserving its lifespan — here's why

Mattresses
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