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How to wash a mattress protector
By Tom May last updated
We answer common questions on mattress protector maintenance like how to wash them and when.
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9 things to expect after buying a memory foam mattress
By Jo Plumridge last updated
Everything to expect after buying a memory foam mattress, from when you get it through the door to actually sleeping on it
![A woman with dark hair sleeps on a memory foam mattress dressed with white pillows and sheets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-320-80.jpg)
This is how often should you change your pillow, according to an expert
By Rachael Penn last updated
This is how often you should change your pillow, according to a sleep expert. Plus, 5 common signs you need to change your pillow for better sleep and health.
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How to get rid of dust mites from your mattress, pillows and bedding
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Dust mites can aggravate allergies and disrupt your sleep. Here’s how to remove them from your mattress, pillows and bedding.
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These 5 habits are making your mattress dirty — here's why and how to stop
By Rachael Penn published
Are your little habits making your mattress dirty? These hygiene habits that could be damaging your sleep quality.
![A woman sits on a mattress that has been placed directly onto the floor to make it firmer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DTKk9B6UPRdK85QrhHaSeX-320-80.jpg)
Mattresses on the floor is the next big TikTok sleep trend — why I don’t recommend it
By Ruth Jones published
"Are we canceling bed frames?" TikTok might be doing away with the base, but here's why I don't recommend putting your mattress on the floor.
![Woman side sleeping while hugging a pillow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aGWLptZXCah8hv27RfopbX-320-80.jpg)
5 quick tips to make an old mattress feel new again
By Jo Plumridge published
If your bed isn’t quite as comfy as it used to be, but you’re feeling the post-Christmas pinch, we’ve got tips to improve the comfort and support of your mattress, for a better night's sleep.
![A man and woman lifting each side of a mattress to rotate it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rRZZs6Zu7kN7G6zAW8GoP5-320-80.jpg)
Rotating your mattress is more important than you think — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
Most mattresses need rotating at least once a year. Here's why it's essential to the overall comfort and support of your bed.
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