When the temperature in the bedroom exceeds 20°C, bedding becomes more important than it is in winter. Fabric that’s too thick can cause you to sweat at night and wake up more often. Switching to a lighter…

March is a good time to change your bedding for the first time after winter. Put your winter comforter away in the closet and bring out a lighter one—either an all-season or spring comforter. It’s best…

Synthetic comforters and pillows can be machine-washed—usually at 40°C on the delicate cycle with an extra rinse. It’s important not to overload the drum—the comforter must be able to rotate freely, otherwise the detergent won’t be rinsed out….

A good rule of thumb: keep each set together—the duvet cover, pillowcases, and flat sheet folded into a single bundle or packed inside the duvet cover. You pull out one item and you have everything….

Dust mites live in bedding, pillows, and mattresses—anywhere that is warm, humid, and has access to dead skin cells. In the spring, when we air out our homes more often and humidity rises, conditions for…