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27 Top Sleep Questions, Answered by the Experts

You asked the Sleep Experts™ in Mattress Firm stores across America for sleep advice, so we consulted sleep doctors and specialists for their best tips.

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How to Upgrade Your College Dorm Bed for Better Sleep

School mattresses can be pretty bad. Here’s how to make your dorm bed feel like sleeping at home.

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How Often Should I Replace My Mattress?

The average mattress lasts about 8 years, but there are many other signs of comfort and cleanliness to look out for.

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How Upgrading to a Larger Bed Saved My Sleep

It can be a big investment, but the way I feel when I wake up in the morning pays for itself.

How to Adjust to a New Mattress

Countless items we use daily require us to take them through a breaking-it-in process. A mattress is no different.

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Do You Really Need a Mattress Protector?

Mattress protectors can extend the quality and longevity of your investment.

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How to get clean sleep

1. Make sure your bedding is fresh

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Dust mites, dirt, and dead skin cells can build up over time. Don't let them be your oldest bed partners.

2. Do bed-related laundry once a week

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Rule of thumb: Wash anything your body touches once a week. For other items, follow our laundry guidelines.

3. Vacuum around your bed

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Did you know your curtains are dust-collecting culprits too? Keep them on your to-do list when vacuuming.

4. Practice literal sleep hygiene

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Sleep hygiene here means habits and practices that keep you sleeping well. Follow these foundational tips.

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Should You Go To Bed With Your Hair Wet?

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Sleeping on a Plane: Here’s Why It Feels So Hard

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Should You Go To Bed With Your Hair Wet?

Going to bed with wet hair is bound to happen eventually. While this does damage your hair, we had the experts give us some tips for when you're too tired to drag out the blow dryer.

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7 Easy Upgrades To Bring Fall Into Your Bedroom

We rounded up the best fall decorating ideas to make your bedroom feel warm and cozy for the cooler months.

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How To Make a Luxury Upholstered Headboard

Looking for a way to make your bedroom look more high end? We've got you covered with an easy to follow tutorial on how to make your own headboard.

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Should You Wash Your Feet Before You Get in Bed?

Washing your feet before bed can be calming and hygienic, especially if you wear sandals outside.

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How White Noise Creates a Sense of Calm

Beloved by parents of babies and nearly ubiquitous when it comes to sounds to block other noises, white noise is the most popular and widely used color noise. Learn if a white noise machine could help you and how to use white noise for your sleep.