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Yes, you need to switch up your mattress and pillows as you get older — here’s why
By Jo Plumridge published
Our bodies and sleep needs change as we advance in age. Here, we explain why do you need to change your mattress and pillows as you get older.

5 signs your mattress is too firm, plus how to make it softer
By Nicola Appleton published
A mattress that is too firm can cause hip, shoulder and neck pain, plus tingling in the hands and feet. Here’s how to make your firm mattress softer.

Are soft mattresses supportive or are they bad news for your back?
By Nicola Appleton published
A mattress can be both soft and supportive, provided that it contains enough supportive layers.

This is the worst type of mattress to buy if you have back pain
By Nicola Appleton published
There are so many myths around mattress for back pain – here's what to avoid and what to buy instead.

I’m a mattress expert — the biggest mistake people make when choosing a mattress
By Claire Davies published
I test mattresses for a living and this is the one thing I recommend avoiding when buying a new mattress – and the 5 things I do recommend.

How to set up a mattress in a box: 5 dos and don'ts for getting your new bed ready
By Frances Daniels published
Buying a mattress in a box ahead of Presidents' Day? Read our expert tips on how to set it up ready for sleep.

7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep
By Nicola Appleton published
You can’t see dust mites, but these are the seven tell-tale signs they're lurking in your mattress. Plus, we reveal how to get ride of dust mites quickly.

This is what happens to your mattress if you don’t change your sheets often
By Frances Daniels published
From dust mites to stains, here's the dirt on why you should change your bed weekly, especially if you have a cold.

Textiles expert answers 5 common questions about how to clean, flip and repair a mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Textiles designer Lydia Lloyd answers the most searched for questions about mattress care — from whether you should flip your mattress to how often you should clean it.
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