How to Clean a Mattress: 6 Steps

To clean a mattress, remove the bedding and wash it. Vacuum the mattress to remove dust, then spot clean any stains with mild soap. Sprinkle baking soda to absorb odors, let it sit, and vacuum agai...

How to Fold Fitted and Flat Sheets

A clean, organized linen closet can spark a surprising amount of joy, and it also makes the regular task of changing your bed sheets much less of a hassle. Opening the doors to an array of mismatch...

11 Things to Do With Old Sheets

Maybe your old bed sheets have a few hard-to-wash stains from Sunday morning breakfasts in bed that deep cleaning won't fix, or perhaps they are simply showing normal signs of wear and tear from re...

How To Store a Mattress in 7 Easy Steps

Whether you’re looking to downsize your home, convert a room into a gym, or have a teenager going off to college, you might need to store a mattress at some point. Mattresses are costly, so it’s im...

6 Hacks For Fixing A Sagging Mattress

Updated October 5, 2025 To fix a sagging mattress, rotate the mattress, add additional means of support, strategic pillows or a topper, and check the foundation for quick relief from sagging—but if...

How to Make a Mattress Softer

You can sometimes make a mattress softer by giving it time to break in, using a mattress topper, rotating the mattress, or applying pressure. But if your mattress was too firm to begin with or it’s...