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On the left, a woman stands next to a bed as she strips the bedding. On the right, a close up of bed bugs in a mattress
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.

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Bed bugs scrambling about in a crease on a mattress with brown marks around them showing their excrement
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.

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The image shows a male hand holding the handle of a FEPPO mattress cleaning, while running along the surface of a white mattress
Allergies ruining your sleep? Here's how to pollen-proof your mattress and bedding

By Jenny Haward Published

A doctor explains how to reduce pollen spread in your bedroom so that you have less allergy flare-ups before bed, helping you to sleep through the night.

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The image shows a a man steam cleaning a grey fabric headboard. Inset on top of the picture on the left is a close-up image of a bed bug.
‘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

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This image shows a close up of a hand holding a spray bottle spraying water on the corner of a mattress. In the top left corner is an ident of a close up of a bed bug.
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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A photo of the Linenspa Mattress Encasement on a mattress on a bed frame in our reviewer's bedroom. In the bottom left corner is an ident showing a close up of a bed bug
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

By Ruth Jones Published

The Linenspa Mattress Encasement offers 360-degree protection for your bed — but here's what it did to my sleep.

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A hand holds a vacuum mattress cleaner on the surface of a mattress, vacuuming for bed bugs, dust mites, dirt and allergens
The 5 spring cleaning mistakes that can damage your mattress — here’s why and what to do instead

By Frances Daniels Published

Steam cleaning and white vinegar are popular mattress cleaning methods, but did you know they can damage your bed? These are the DIY solutions experts say you should use instead.

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The image shows a dark haired woman wearing white pyjamas sleeping on her side on a white pillow and with a white duvet pulled under her arms. Insert, there is an image of a woman wearing a white robe cleaning her teeth while looking into a bathroom mirror.
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

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Falling asleep on the couch but wide awake in bed? Fix that with this simple nighttime routine switch, say experts.

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A white and orange cat lies next to a sleeping woman in bed
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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