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Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team smile at each other while standing either side of a stack of the best mattresses we've tested in 2026, including Saatva, DreamCloud, Helix and Nectar
Shopping for the best mattress for your sleep? Here are the top 6 we've tested in 2026 We’ve tested over 140 mattresses and have never slept better than we have on these 6 – meet the best mattresses of 2026, from the Saatva Classic to the Helix Midnight Luxe
A Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep Studio. A blue border saying 'tested' surrounds it. There's a Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the bottom right corner
Saatva's big luxury hotel mattress sale is live with up to $525 off — here's what we recommend for every sleeper Our live Saatva mattress price tracker shows you today's best prices and exactly how much you can save on each Saatva mattress, while our experts analyze the current deals themselves.
Mattress testers Ruth Jones and Frances Daniels take a close look at a mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide sleep studio
Can't sleep? Your old bed could be to blame — here's how often should you replace your mattress We've tested over 140 mattresses — here's how often you need to replace mattresses, pillows and bedding plus signs your bed needs to go.
The Bearaby Tree Napper weighted blanket on the bed in the reviewer's bedroom
More cozy, less stress — meet the best weighted blankets for soothing anxiety and boosting sleep Rest easy the cozy season with our best weighted blankets tried, tested and approved by experts, just in time for the Black Friday sales.
The image shows a close up of the corner of a blue mattress with white dots on the cover, placed on a wooden bed frame in a neutrally decorated bedroom. Inset to the right is a blue 'tom's guide Saving's squad' sale badge
DreamCloud is running a flash sale with up to 79% off its memory foam beds — here's how to pick between them Take an extra $100 off top rated memory foam mattresses at DreamCloud in rare flash sale. Here's our expert recommended guide to what to buy.

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A woman stands next to a bed as she dresses the mattress in white bed sheets. In the top right corner is an ident showing a close up of bed bugs
These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation

By Ruth Jones last updated

It's not just a style choice. Choosing the wrong color bedding can make your mattress more appealing to bed bugs but we have some simple hacks to make your bed a no-go area.

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Tester side sleeping on the ErgoFlex 5G mattress
After reviewing 19 models from firm to floppy, these are the 5 best mattresses in Australia for 2026

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Take your sleep seriously by upgrading your bed with one of these top mattresses in Australia, based on our own testing and hands-on experience.

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The image shows a a man steam cleaning a grey fabric headboard. Inset on top of the picture on the left is a close-up image of a bed bug.
‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’

By Nicola Appleton Published

The 5 things I'm doing to get rid of bed bugs — and the 2 things next on my list

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A pile of white hybrid and memory foam mattresses on a green background with a blue price drop badge overlaid on the image
The best mattress sales in Australia in April 2026: up to 50% off our top-rated beds this month

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

We've gone through several mattress-in-a-box retailers in Australia to find the best prices on the most popular mattress sizes this month.

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A white and orange cat lies next to a sleeping woman in bed
Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress

By Frances Daniels Published

Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

Mattress Care
A woman inspects her sage-colored bed sheets. In the top right foreground, a circular frame shows an extreme close up of dust mites embedded in the fabric of a mattress cover.
‘More bacteria than a toilet seat’ — study reveals exactly when we need to wash pillowcases and bed sheets for healthier sleep

By Ruth Jones Published

'Dirtier than a toilet seat': I found out how quickly bacteria teems on pillowcases and bed sheets and, well, I’m stripping my bed immediately

Pillows & Bedding
An older woman lying on her back on a new mattress, smiling and stretching in the sun
Your mattress and pillow needs change as you age — experts share what to look for in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

By Lauren Jeffries Published

After speaking with two chiropractors, here's what you need to know about the kind of mattress and pillow you need in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond to keep your body supported.

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Origin Hybrid Plus mattress in lifestyle setting
Origin Hybrid Plus mattress review: is this affordable customisable bed actually worth it?

By Lucy Scotting Published

Delivering firm, customisable support, the Origin Hybrid Plus mattress is a fair alternative to other similar beds with a flippable firmness layer.

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The image shows two mattress testers unboxing the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress and setting it up on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom
Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider

By Frances Daniels Published

35% of all mattresses sold last year were bought online versus 23% the year before, so you won't be alone in your online bed browsing

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The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other
Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels Published

The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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