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Sleep Products Care Guide
An expert care guide for longer-lasting products, better rest, and deeper sleep.
A good night's sleep begins with choosing the right product, and extends to caring for it properly.
A working reference, built on more than thirty years of expertise and grounded in academic research.
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Mattress. Pillows. Duvets. Quilts. Bed covers. Runners:
Mattress
Rotating, protecting, and cleaning.
Synthetic fibre fill
Polyester and microfibre fill.
Feather & Down
Natural down fill.
Cotton fill
Cotton-filled pillows, duvets and quilts.
Wool
Wool-filled items.
Memory & Latex
Never machine washed.
Sheets. Duvet covers. Pillowcases:
References
The care recommendations in this guide are drawn from peer-reviewed research and reputable clinical, textile, and manufacturer sources.
- McDonald L.G., Tovey E. (1992). The role of water temperature and laundry procedures in reducing house dust mite populations and allergen content of bedding. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 90(4), 599–608. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1401643
- Tovey E.R., Woolcock A.J. (1994). Direct exposure of carpets to sunlight can kill all mites. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 93(6), 1072–1074. jacionline.org
- Halken S., et al. (2003). Effect of mattress and pillow encasings on children with asthma and house dust mite allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 111(1), 169–176. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12532113
- Sleep Foundation. How to Clean a Memory Foam Pillow. How Often Should You Replace Your Pillow, sleepfoundation.org
- Casper. How to Wash Pillows the Right Way. casper.com
- Cleveland Clinic. How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets. health.clevelandclinic.org
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Dust Mite Allergy. aafa.org
We wish you peaceful, comfortable sleep
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Mattress
Washing
Clean gently
Vacuum the surface every few months to remove dust and dead skin. For spots, dab with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent, blot rather than rub, and let it dry fully before re-making the bed. Never soak a mattress; trapped moisture leads to mould.
Caring
Rotate regularly
Rotate your mattress head-to-foot every three months. This evens out wear, delays body impressions, and preserves support.
- Double-sided mattresses: flip and rotate every three months so both faces wear evenly.
- Single-sided mattresses: rotate only. Do not flip; the comfort layer is built to stay on top.
Avoid jumping on the mattress
Jumping can bend or break the internal springs and crack foam layers, shortening the mattress's life. This counts as misuse, so it is not covered by warranty.
Use a mattress protector
A high-quality protector guards against liquids, sweat, dust, and dead skin cells, and helps resist dust mites and bed bugs. A zippered, fully-encasing protector is far more effective than a fitted-sheet style, and using one from day one keeps the warranty valid.
Ventilate regularly
Pull back the covers each morning to release overnight moisture, and open the windows when you can. An hour of indirect sunlight also helps.
Storing
Support your mattress properly
A suitable, sturdy foundation prevents sagging and protects your warranty. Match the base to the mattress: foam and latex need a solid or closely-slatted support, while innerspring beds suit a standard box foundation.
Keep the bedroom dry
Dust mites thrive above about 50% relative humidity, so keeping the bedroom well-ventilated and below that level is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce allergens.
Pillows, duvets & quilts
Washing
Synthetic fibre fill
Pillows, duvets, and comfortersNote. This covers loose synthetic fill such as polyester and microfibre only. Memory & Latex items — memory foam, HR latex, and natural latex — are cared for differently; they are never machine washed.
Microfibre sheets are different. This section covers loose microfibre filling — for microfibre bed linen, see Microfibre sheets.
Caring
Use a quality cover & protector
A good cotton cover and a pillow protector will shield the filling from sweat, oils, and dust, and reduce how often the item itself needs a full wash.
Wash covers weekly
Wash pillowcases and duvet covers weekly to keep them clean and limit bacteria. Skin-sensitive, allergy-prone, or heavy-sweat sleepers may prefer twice a week.
Air out and fluff
Air items regularly to release moisture and odours, and shake and fluff duvets and feather or synthetic pillows to redistribute the filling and keep their loft. Keep memory foam and latex out of direct sun.
Replace when needed
Even with good care, replace pillows every one to two years to maintain proper neck support and hygiene.
Storing
Store in fabric, never plastic
When storing pillows or duvets out of season, make sure they are completely dry, then keep them in a breathable bag. Sealed plastic traps moisture and causes mould, mildew, and yellowing. Avoid long-term compression of foam, latex, and down.
Pillows, duvets & quilts
Washing
Feather & Down
Pillows and duvetsCaring
Use a quality cover & protector
A good cotton cover and a pillow protector will shield the filling from sweat, oils, and dust, and reduce how often the item itself needs a full wash.
Wash covers weekly
Wash pillowcases/duvet covers weekly to keep them clean and limit bacteria. Skin-sensitive, allergy-prone, or heavy-sweat sleepers may prefer twice a week.
Air out and fluff
Air items regularly to release moisture and odours, and shake and fluff duvets and feather or synthetic pillows to redistribute the filling and keep their loft. Keep memory foam and latex out of direct sun.
Replace when needed
Even with good care, replace pillows every 2-3 years to maintain proper neck support and hygiene.
Storing
Store in fabric, never plastic
When storing pillows or duvets out of season, make sure they are completely dry, then keep them in a breathable bag. Plastic traps moisture and causes mould, mildew, and yellowing. Avoid long-term compression of foam, latex, and down.
Pillows, duvets & quilts
Washing
Cotton fill
Pillows and quiltsNote. Cotton-batting quilts are best hand-washed and line-dried; machine agitation can clump the batting.
Washing cotton sheets instead? Bed linens are washed by fabric, not filling — see Cotton sheets.
Caring
Use a quality cover
A good cotton cover and a pillow protector will shield the filling from sweat, oils, and dust, and reduce how often the item itself needs a full wash.
Wash covers weekly
Wash pillowcases and duvet covers weekly to keep them clean and limit bacteria. Skin-sensitive, allergy-prone, or heavy-sweat sleepers may prefer twice a week.
Air out and fluff
Air items regularly to release moisture and odours, and shake and fluff duvets and feather or synthetic pillows to redistribute the filling and keep their loft. Keep memory foam and latex out of direct sun.
Replace when needed
Even with good care, replace pillows every one to two years to maintain proper neck support and hygiene.
Storing
Store in fabric, never plastic
When storing pillows or duvets out of season, make sure they are completely dry, then keep them in a breathable bag. Plastic traps moisture and causes mould, mildew, and yellowing. Avoid long-term compression of foam, latex, and down.
Pillows, duvets & quilts
Washing
Wool
Pillows and quiltsCaring
Use a quality cover
A good cotton cover and a pillow protector will shield the filling from sweat, oils, and dust, and reduce how often the item itself needs a full wash.
Wash covers weekly
Wash pillowcases and duvet covers weekly to keep them clean and limit bacteria. Skin-sensitive, allergy-prone, or heavy-sweat sleepers may prefer twice a week.
Air out and fluff
Air items regularly to release moisture and odours, and shake and fluff duvets and feather or synthetic pillows to redistribute the filling and keep their loft. Keep memory foam and latex out of direct sun.
Replace when needed
Even with good care, replace pillows every one to two years to maintain proper neck support and hygiene.
Storing
Store in fabric, never plastic
When storing pillows or duvets out of season, make sure they are completely dry, then keep them in a breathable bag. Plastic traps moisture and causes mould, mildew, and yellowing. Avoid long-term compression of foam, latex, and down.
Pillows, duvets & quilts
Washing
Memory & Latex
Memory foam, HR latex, and natural latex pillowsNever machine wash, tumble dry, or wring these pillows, and keep them out of direct sunlight, which makes the foam brittle.
Note. Any moulded foam pillow — whether memory foam, high-resilience (HR) synthetic latex, or natural-rubber latex — is cared for the same way. The rule follows from the material, not from whether it is synthetic or natural: solid foam absorbs and holds water, dries very slowly, and is torn by machine agitation and degraded by heat. HR foam tolerates handling slightly better than memory foam, but the method is the same for all three.
Caring
Use a quality cover
A good cotton cover and a pillow protector will shield the filling from sweat, oils, and dust, and reduce how often the item itself needs a full wash.
Wash covers weekly
Wash pillowcases and duvet covers weekly to keep them clean and limit bacteria. Skin-sensitive, allergy-prone, or heavy-sweat sleepers may prefer twice a week.
Follow the care label
Each product's label shows the correct method for its specific filling.
Replace when needed
Even with good care, replace pillows every one to two years to maintain proper neck support and hygiene.
Storing
Store in fabric, never in plastic
When storing pillows or duvets out of season, make sure they are completely dry, then keep them in a breathable bag. Plastic traps moisture and causes mould, mildew, and yellowing. Avoid long-term compression of foam, latex, and down.
Bed linens
Washing
Cotton sheets
Sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases · includes cotton sateenRecommendations are for fibre, not the weave. “Satin” and “sateen” describe a weave, and the same shiny sheet may be cotton, polyester, or silk — each cared for differently, so always check the label.
Washing a cotton-filled pillow or quilt instead? Fillings are washed differently — see Cotton fill.
Caring
Wash weekly
Wash sheets weekly to remove dead skin, sweat, dust, and bacteria. Every one to two weeks is an acceptable minimum for low-sweat, non-allergic sleepers.
Dry properly
Line drying in indirect sunlight is ideal. If you use a dryer, choose medium heat to avoid shrinkage, and remove the linens promptly to reduce creasing.
A few extra tips
- New linens: wash before first use to remove finishing chemicals and soften the fabric.
- Dark colours: turn inside out before washing to reduce fading.
- Bleach: avoid bleaching agents, as they weaken the fabric over time.
- During illness: change linens daily to limit the spread of germs.
Storing
Store clean and dry
Wash and dry linens fully before putting them away; residual moisture and body oils cause yellowing and mildew in storage. Keep them in a cool, dark cupboard rather than a sealed plastic box, and avoid resting them directly on bare wood, which can stain the fabric.
Bed linens
Washing
Polyester satin
Sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcasesRecommendations are for fibre, not the weave. “Satin” and “sateen” describe a weave, and the same shiny sheet may be cotton, polyester, or silk — each cared for differently, so always check the label.
Caring
Wash weekly
Wash sheets weekly to remove dead skin, sweat, dust, and bacteria. Every one to two weeks is an acceptable minimum for low-sweat, non-allergic sleepers.
Dry properly
Line drying in indirect sunlight is ideal; sunlight is a natural disinfectant and deodoriser. If you use a dryer, choose medium heat to avoid shrinkage, and remove the linens promptly to reduce creasing.
A few extra tips
- New linens: wash before first use to remove finishing chemicals and soften the fabric.
- Dark colours: turn inside out before washing to reduce fading.
- Bleach: avoid bleaching agents, as they weaken the fabric over time.
- During illness: change linens daily to limit the spread of germs.
Storing
Store clean and dry
Wash and dry linens fully before putting them away; residual moisture and body oils cause yellowing and mildew in storage. Keep them in a cool, dark cupboard rather than a sealed plastic box, and avoid resting them directly on bare wood, which can stain the fabric.
Bed linens
Washing
Microfibre sheets
Sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcasesRecommendations are for fibre, not the weave. “Satin” and “sateen” describe a weave, and the same shiny sheet may be cotton, polyester, or silk — each cared for differently, so always check the label.
Caring
Wash weekly
Wash sheets weekly to remove dead skin, sweat, dust, and bacteria. Every one to two weeks is an acceptable minimum for low-sweat, non-allergic sleepers.
Dry properly
Line drying in indirect sunlight is ideal; sunlight is a natural disinfectant and deodoriser. If you use a dryer, choose medium heat to avoid shrinkage, and remove the linens promptly to reduce creasing.
A few extra tips
- New linens: wash before first use to remove finishing chemicals and soften the fabric.
- Dark colours: turn inside out before washing to reduce fading.
- Bleach: avoid bleaching agents, as they weaken the fabric over time.
- During illness: change linens daily to limit the spread of germs.
Storing
Store clean and dry
Wash and dry linens fully before putting them away; residual moisture and body oils cause yellowing and mildew in storage. Keep them in a cool, dark cupboard rather than a sealed plastic box, and avoid resting them directly on bare wood, which can stain the fabric.
Bed linens
Washing
Natural Silk
Sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcasesNote. Silk is a protein fibre and loses up to 40% of its strength when wet, so handle it gently.
Caring
Wash weekly
Wash sheets weekly to remove dead skin, sweat, dust, and bacteria. Every one to two weeks is an acceptable minimum for low-sweat, non-allergic sleepers.
Dry properly
Line drying in indirect sunlight is ideal. If you use a dryer, choose medium heat to avoid shrinkage, and remove the linens promptly to reduce creasing.
A few extra tips
- New linens: wash before first use to remove finishing chemicals and soften the fabric.
- Dark colours: turn inside out before washing to reduce fading.
- Bleach: avoid bleaching agents, as they weaken the fabric over time.
- During illness: change linens daily to limit the spread of germs.
Storing
Store clean and dry
Wash and dry linens fully before putting them away; residual moisture and body oils cause yellowing and mildew in storage. Keep them in a cool, dark cupboard rather than a sealed plastic box, and avoid resting them directly on bare wood, which can stain the fabric.
Continental Comfort · Care guidance is general; always follow each product's care label.
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