Becks Shepherd

Becks Shepherd

Becks is a lifestyle journalist who specialises in writing about wellness and home products, from mattresses to weighted blankets and cooling comforters. She loves a good pillow for drifting off easily at night, as well as a snug duvet for cozier sleeping. 

Articles by: Becks Shepherd

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How to get rid of dust mites in your bed

By Becks Shepherd published

Wondering how to get rid of dust mites from your bed? Try these research-backed techniques.

Person wrapped up in their duvet

How to wash a duvet like a pro: expert tips on what to do (and what not to do)

By Becks Shepherd published

We asked an expert how to wash a duvet like a pro, with tips on what not to do.

Person hoovers the side of a mattress

Dust mites and sweat: what builds up on a mattress when it isn't cleaned?

By Becks Shepherd last updated

We asked cleaning experts to tell us what builds up on a mattress that isn't cleaned regularly. Brace yourselves.

Tuft & Needle Mattress Topper

How to clean a mattress topper

By Becks Shepherd published

Once you know how to clean a mattress topper, staying on top of keeping it fresh, hygienic and looking like-new is easy.

Woman crouched next to a washing machine in a kitchen

How to wash pillows in a washing machine without ruining them

By Becks Shepherd published

Wondering if you can wash pillows in a washing machine? We asked an expert for their tips to machine washing your bedding without damaging it.

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This is why your mattress has yellow stains — and how to remove them

By Becks Shepherd, Claire Davies last updated

A cleaning expert shares the main causes of yellow mattress stains, how to get them out, and if they’re safe to sleep on.

A man and a woman change the pillow cases on their bed pillows

Expert explains how to wash and care for pillows so they last longer

By Becks Shepherd published

Bedding expert talks you through how to wash pillows in the machine or by hand, and when you shouldn't.

Woman asleep hugging her pillow

This is what happens to your pillows when they aren’t washed regularly

By Becks Shepherd published

We asked an expert about what happens to your pillows if they aren’t cleaned regularly

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