Bed sheets
White or coloured sheets: choosing for your room
White sheets give a fresh, simple backdrop; colour brings a different kind of warmth.
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- Dehumidifiers
Humidifier or dehumidifier: measure the room first
Humidifiers add moisture; dehumidifiers remove it.
- Sleep earplugs
Earplug SNR for snoring and neighbour noise
SNR is a laboratory noise-reduction rating, not the reduction you are guaranteed in bed.
- Mattress protectors
Why some waterproof mattress protectors feel warm
A waterproof protector adds another layer between you and the mattress.
- Sleep earplugs
Reusable silicone or foam earplugs for sleep?
Foam and reusable silicone earplugs differ in fit, care and replacement needs.
- Mattress protectors
How often should you wash your mattress protector?
A protector is easier to keep fresh when its wash fits your normal bedding routine.
- Sleep earplugs
Choosing sleep earplugs for smaller ear canals
If an earplug creates pressure, a smaller size or different design may be worth considering.
- Dehumidifiers
Winter bedroom humidity: measure before you adjust
Condensation is a clue to investigate, rather than a complete measure of humidity.
- Bed sheets
Bamboo, lyocell and sateen sheets: read the label first
Bamboo and lyocell describe fibre choices; sateen describes a weave.
- Humidifiers
Congestion and bedroom humidity: what an appliance can change
A blocked nose does not tell you whether a bedroom needs more or less moisture.
- Bed sheets
An easy checklist for a welcoming guest bed
Fresh bedding and a little space for a guest’s belongings go a long way.
- Bedroom living
How to make a hot bed feel more comfortable
When a bed feels too warm, look at the layers and the room together.