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How to get cat urine out of a mattress — banish stains and smells
By Rachael Penn published
Accidents happen, so here's everything you need to know about getting cat urine out of a mattress

This is how long it takes for a new mattress to soften, plus what to do if it doesn't
By Frances Daniels published
Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.

What is a bunkie board and does your mattress need one? Here's how to tell
By Frances Daniels published
Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.

You've been cleaning your mattress wrong — 3 household items you should never use
By Rachael Penn published
When cleaning your mattress, these are the top three products you should never use otherwise you risk damaging the cover and the internal layers.

Yes scabies can live in mattresses — here's what experts want you to know
By Rachael Penn published
What you need to know scabies in your mattress, with advice from renowned skin experts on how to deal with an infection.

Why are people cleaning their mattresses with shaving foam and is it safe?
By Rachael Penn published
This TikTok shaving foam hack removes stubborn mattress stains in minutes — here’s how to use it, plus 3 other stubborn stain-removing tips.

Should you clean your mattress with a Rug Doctor? An expert replies
By Rachael Penn published
We asked an expert whether you should clean your mattress with a Rug Doctor and there's bad news for some people...

Are you ruining your mattress by placing it on the wrong bed frame? 5 clear signs to look for
By Ruth Jones published
Five signs you've your bed frame is wrong for your mattress, and why that's bad news for your sleep.
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