Mattress protectors
Building mattress-protector washing into your routine
A regular protector wash works best when there is time for it to dry properly.
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- Bed sheets
Percale, poplin and twill: comparing cotton sheets
Weave changes how a cotton sheet feels, but it does not tell you everything about quality.
- Pyjamas
How to choose pyjamas with room to move
Pyjamas should feel comfortable when you sit, turn over and stretch.
- Dehumidifiers
Where should you put a dehumidifier?
Place a dehumidifier where it can draw air freely and remain stable, following its required clearances.
- Humidifiers
How to reduce white dust from a humidifier
White dust is a reason to check water quality and the humidifier’s instructions.
- Electric blankets
Electric blanket checks before you switch it on
The useful checks start before the blanket warms up.
- Heated throws
How much electricity does a heated throw use?
A heated throw’s cost depends on its power, setting and the time it is switched on.
- Duvets
Wool or down duvets: comparing warmth, feel and care
Wool and down offer different weights and drapes, even when both feel comfortably warm.
- Bed sheets
What thread count can—and cannot—tell you
Thread count is one detail on a sheet label, not a quality score.
- Duvets
Silk duvets for summer: what to check before buying
Silk duvets can offer a lighter, flatter feel than loftier fillings.
- Sleep masks
Silk or cotton sleep masks: compare the whole design
Silk and cotton give a mask different surface feels, but fabric is only part of the fit.
- Pillows
How mattress firmness changes the pillow height you need
Your pillow and mattress work together.