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Zoë Phillimore

Is a dedicated mattress vacuum cleaner worth it? I put Lakeland's to the test and now can't stop telling my friends about it

Mattress vacuum on a mattress with hand holding it.

Vacuuming your mattress might be something you do often, but I’m guessing it’s more likely a less-frequent job you do when you remember - or not at all. But did you know that dust mites are the leading cause of house-born allergies in the UK – and that they feed on dust? Vacuuming can blitz those critters and help alleviate allergies, plus prolong the life of your mattress. But is it worth investing in a dedicated mattress vacuum cleaner for this?

Lakeland sells an entry-point mattress vacuum, which vibrates your mattress to shake out dust and dust mites and then suck them up. It also has a UV light on it, which permeates below the surface of your mattress and zaps dust mites and bacteria.

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