We're barreling towards November and the long, excruciatingly hot summer we endured is now a distant memory. But while record-breaking heatwaves are no longer turning your bedroom into a sauna, your mattress is still feeling the impact of those sweaty nights.

In collaboration with retailer M&S , Dr. Gareth Nye , Biomedical Sciences lecturer at the University of Salford, has shared why this weekend is your final chance to give your pillows, duvets , and blankets a thorough clean.

"The changing of the seasons is the perfect trigger for this chore. I highly recommend washing your duvet at the end of the summer," he urges.…