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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

By Frances Daniels Published

Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

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A split screen showing an image of a woman blotting a mattress with a soapy solution and an image of a gloved hand dipping a cloth in a bucket of soapy water.
Not white vinegar — experts recommend spring cleaning your mattress with this simple ingredient instead

By Frances Daniels Published

It won’t damage your mattress, it’s in everyone's kitchen, and it's excellent for getting rid of stains and smells

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A close up of a hand holding a bottle of 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol with a yellow label (Getty), in the top right corner is a close up of bed bugs in a mattress (Shutterstock)
This $4 household staple might help you prevent a bed bug infestation naturally — but there's a catch

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Rubbing alcohol can be used to kill bed bugs but we recommend using these affordable alternatives instead.

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Putting the Coop Percale sheet set into the washing machine
How often should you wash your bed sheets?

By Frances Daniels Published

This is how often you should wash your bed sheets to avoid allergens, according to a dermatologist.

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A man cleaning a mattress with a spray bottle and cloth.
Not baking soda — this disinfectant is best for cleaning a mattress and getting rid of stains and smells, says upholstery experts

By Frances Daniels Published

Baking soda won't remove tough stains and odors from your mattress — but a certain disinfectant will. An expert explains how to spring clean your bed properly.

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The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other
Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels Published

The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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A woman with long dark hair blows her nose in bed because she is sick
Doctor reveals common bedroom item that acts as a ‘reservoir’ for the flu virus – plus how often you should wash your bedding when sick

By Claire Davies Published

This is exactly how long the flu virus lives on your bed sheets and mattress – plus how often doctors recommend cleaning your bed when you’re sick

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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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Bed bug infestations rise 62% in December — these 4 Christmas oils can ward off the pests from your mattress

By Eve Davies Published

Bed bug cases are rising this Christmas — here are the essential oils that can ward them off your mattress in time for guests staying

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A person wearing rubber gloves uses a spray bottle and a clean cloth to clean the surface of the Emma Elite mattress.
Expert warns everyone should check their mattress for this dangerous stain in the winter

By Ruth Jones Published

An expert explains how a moldy mattress might be making your sick and what you can do to keep your bed (and your health) safe.

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