Sleep Journal

There's almost nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby wrapped in a cosy duvet. However, fluffy duvets and tiny pillows can pose a hazard to your newborn. If you're waiting for your little one to arrive, an infant duvet shouldn't be at the top of your shopping list. While a child-sized duvet is often an excellent bedding item for toddlers, it's...

Feather duvets help you sleep well every night by keeping you very comfortable and warm. The most sought-after version of a feather duvet is a down duvet, a specific kind of feather duvet that only uses down feathers which are fluffier and lighter.  At Sleepseeker, we’ve put together a guide on the differences between feather and down duvets, making it...

For many of us, no winter is complete without pulling out our trusty duvets and warming up under layers of soft, comfortable down. Even though duvets have a reputation for lasting years, we still need to take care of them. When it comes to the best way to store duvets, there’s a proper and improper way to do it. Our...

There are few things more luxurious than a plush feather duvet. It makes it easy to switch up your decor look between seasons or whenever the mood strikes you. As easy as a feather duvet can make your life from an interior design standpoint, it can be a pain to handle if it gets dirty. Feathers can be a tricky...

Many people use a duvet in their homes but struggle when it comes to washing it. The first step is to know what kind of duvet you have. Duvets have different fillings, and the filling in your duvet will determine whether or not you can wash it in the bath or not.  Once you know a duvet can be washed...

Duvet covers add personality and aesthetic appeal to your bedroom. They can turn a plain duvet into something inspiring and even protect your duvet from wear and tear.  Of course, you need to wash the duvet and duvet cover at some point, and that means entering into a wrestling match with your duvet. Not only do you need to wriggle...

Knowing how to get stains out of duvets doesn't come naturally like other soft clothes. Thanks to their size, thickness, and texture, the cleaning approach for duvets requires more technicality as different duvets come with specific washing instructions. It might seem like it's near impossible to remove stains in your duvet. They are large and more stressful to clean, but...

Your duvet keeps you warm and covered at night, ensuring a comfortable sleep. You spend about a third of your life in bed, so you want to invest wisely in your bedding and get a good duvet. That said, there is no hard-and-fast rule for what makes the "perfect" duvet.  Several duvets are available, featuring variations in tog rating, filling, seasonal appropriateness...

Sometimes it can be a little daunting to start the process of washing and drying a duvet. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Many duvets are perfectly suited to tumble drying. Duvets with synthetic fillings are especially resilient to tumble dryers.  Duvets have a reputation as an unforgiving type of bedding to wash and dry. Down fibre filling does...

Which are the worst cities in the UK for a good night’s sleep? Sleep is incredibly important for our health, both mental and physical. Not getting enough sleep impacts our ability to work, play and live life to its fullest. However, many adults report sleeping less than the 7-9 hours per day recommended by the National Sleep Federation. This can...