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Left, a close up of a pair of hands wearing yellow gloves using a pray bottle to apply cleaning solution to a mattress and a scrubbing brush. Middle, mattress tester Lauren Jeffries starts stripping the bed. Right, a close up of a Jimmy mattress vacuum being used to vacuum the surface of a dirty mattress.
It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains

By Ruth Jones Published

Easy cleaning hacks to get your mattress festive fresh before Santa (and your guests) arrive, using things you already have in your cabinets.

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Over 60% of us have trouble sleeping away at Christmas — 3 tricks to make the guest room mattress softer

By Frances Daniels Published

From a DIY mattress topper to strategic pillow placement, here's how to make their guest room bed more comfortable fast

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On the left, an image of two women closely inspecting the bedding of a mattress as they make the bed, in our Sleep Lab. On the right, a close up of bed bugs giding in the seams of a mattress
Stop bed bugs from ruining your guest room mattress this holiday season — all you need is a credit card

By Ruth Jones Published

Bed bugs love the busy holiday season so keep them out of your mattress with this handy bed bug prevention kit you already own.

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cleaning mattress with rubber gloves on
Stop! You’re cleaning your mattress wrong — here are the only tips you need for a fresher, bug-free bed this winter

By Ruth Jones Published

Cozy season is here but before you start hibernating, here are out top tips to keep your mattress clean all winter — and what you should never do.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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