How to air out a mattress – experts explain how this simple trick can help you avoid mould, odours, and allergens

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If you're wondering how to air out your mattress, you're in the right place. Although it's a household task that's easy to overlook in the morning rush, bedding experts assure me that it’s definitely something vital (and easy) that we should all be building into our cleaning routines.

After all, when you’ve invested in the best mattress your budget can stretch to, you want to prolong your mattress's lifespan as long as possible.