How to Clean Everything On Your Bed (2025)

Humans spend roughly a third of their lives sleeping. And, no shade, humans are kind of gross. We shed skin, sweat, hair, drool, and all other manner of unseemly detritus in our sleep. Certain reviewers at WIRED have even been known to eat Hot Cheetos in bed. Put bluntly, your bed is probably dirty. But we’re here to help you fix that. We consulted sleep and textile experts as well as our own wealth of knowledge to create this guide and teach you how to keep your bedding clean all year long. Because when your bedding is clean, you’re practically guaranteed to have a pleasant night’s sleep. Sweet (and clean) dreams! Be sure to check our many related buying guides, including the Best Mattresses, the Best Sheets, the Best Down Comforters, the Best Weighted Blankets, the Best Pillows, the Best Sleep Trackers, and the Best Bed Frames. Who We Are AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Nena Farrell and Louryn Strampe are writers and reviewers for WIRED covering sleep and home items (amo ... Read full article.