Electric blankets
Can an electric blanket be used with memory foam?
Compatibility depends on both the mattress and the electric blanket.
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- Duvets
Choosing bedding for a home with pets
A well-loved bed can still be easy to freshen up when pets share the room.
- Air purifiers
What will air purifier replacement filters cost?
The purchase price tells only part of an air purifier’s cost.
- Heated throws
Choosing a heated throw that fits your chair or sofa
A throw should cover the space you want to warm without awkward folds or trailing cables.
- Duvets
Comparing duvet fillings when you sleep warm
For a warmer sleeper, start with the duvet’s warmth rating and overall construction.
- Pillows
Cooling pillows: what the label leaves out
A cool first touch is different from staying comfortable through the night.
- Air purifiers
Where to put an air purifier in a bedroom
An air purifier needs clear intake and outlet paths, with noise you can tolerate where you sleep.
- Duvets
What to check on an “allergy-friendly” duvet
“Hypoallergenic” is a claim to examine, not a guarantee of symptom relief.
- Bed sheets
Choosing bed sheets when your skin feels sensitive
For sensitive skin, start with how the fabric feels and how easily you can wash it.
- Sleep masks
Contoured or flat sleep masks: space, pressure and fit
Contoured masks leave space around the eyes; flat designs usually sit closer to the face.
- Mattress toppers
Latex or memory foam toppers: comfort when your back hurts
Latex and memory foam change a mattress surface in different ways.
- Bed sheets
How to keep dark bed sheets looking their best
Deep blue, charcoal and forest-green sheets can give a bedroom a lovely settled feel.