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$21 vs $119 mattress protector showdown: Which one performs best in our 6 spill tests?
By Ruth Jones Published
Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).

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.

'Sun washing' pillows and bedding in a heatwave won't kill dust mites and fungi — this exact temperature will, infection expert says
By Claire Davies (CSSC) Published
Hanging your pillows, comforter and sheets out might freshen them up, but a top infection prevention expert warns that the viral UV sanitizing trend is just an illusion.

Is spring cleaning your mattress voiding your warranty? 3 things to stop doing immediately
By Jenny Haward Published
An expert explains the spring cleaning methods to avoid and the safe ways to clean your mattress without risking voiding the warranty.

3 bedroom items you should clean weekly to spot early signs of bed bugs
By Ruth Jones Published
Bed bugs multiply fast. Adding these 3 items to your weekly cleaning schedule can prevent a breakout.

These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation
By Ruth Jones Last updated
It's not just a style choice. Choosing the wrong color bedding can make your mattress more appealing to bed bugs but we have some simple hacks to make your bed a no-go area.

Spraying this DIY bed bug repellent on your mattress could prevent an infestation — and it's only $6
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Get ahead of bed bug season with this simple spray you can use on your mattress and pillows. Bonus — it's good for your sleep as well.

‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’
By Nicola Appleton Published
The 5 things I'm doing to get rid of bed bugs — and the 2 things next on my list

Skipping these 5 spots when spring cleaning your bedroom can cause frequent night wakings — a doctor explains why
By Frances Daniels Published
Doing your spring cleaning this morning? Before you put the vacuum away, a sleep doctor warns that skipping these 5 'hidden' bedroom spots could be the reason you're waking up at 3 a.m.

That's not how you get rid of bed bugs — new study discovers what they really hate, and the methods that will banish them
By Ruth Jones Published
Scientists have found bed bugs hate water but this has some unexpected implications for your DIY bed bug treatments — here's everything you need to know.
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