We wash our bedding, keep under the bed spotless, and dust the headboard weekly, but when's the last time you actually cleaned your mattress? (And no, flipping it doesn't count!) Turns out this is ...

Household cleaning practices are typically well-understood. Chores in the bathroom and kitchen as well as regular dusting, vacuuming, and sweeping are staples. Trouble comes, however, with mattresses.

So you noticed a water stain on the ceiling: First of all, don’t panic. “The first step to dealing with water stains on the ceiling is understanding what has caused the stain in the first place,” ...

We can bet that you probably (or hopefully) clean your sheets pretty often. But have you ever thought to clean what’s underneath those sheets? While it’s not needed near as frequently, cleaning your ...

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It’s important to know how to clean your mattress. Not just for day-to-day cleanliness and hygiene, but let’s say you’re dealing with an emergency—a “my mattress is ruined" situation where you have ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. The best part about a mattress topper is that it improves the feel, firmness or comfort profile of your current mattress without ...

Barbara Bellesi Zito is a freelance writer from Staten Island, covering all things real estate and home improvement. When she's not watching house flipping shows or dreaming about buying a vacation ...