Not everything was made to last forever.

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A head start on spring cleaning

Warmer days are just around the corner, and with the budding flowers and perennial sunshine comes a necessary home refresh. This year, take your spring cleaning up a notch by replacing items that may have reached the end of their lifespan. For example, did you know mattresses should be replaced every ten years? You can help extend their lifespan by learning how to clean them properly, but it’s important to listen to your body and make a necessary swap if you’re waking up with back pain every morning. You should also be replacing your pillows every one to two years — and washing them even more frequently. Your sheets should also be replaced every two years. Here are our picks for the best bed linens, according to our editors.

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