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The 5 best mattresses we've tested and rate above all others for super-comfy sleep Make 2026 the year you take your sleep seriously. Browse our guide to the 5 best mattresses for your needs and budget, based on our in-depth testing and hands-on experience.
The Saatva Zenhaven mattress on a bed frame in a luxury room with a view out to sea
Saatva Zenhaven Latex mattress review 2026: An eco-luxury choice for hot sleepers Good motion isolation and edge support, along with strong temperature regulation, make this eco-friendly mattress a great choice for bed-sharers and those who sleep hot.
Tester Nicola Appleton sits on the edge of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in our Sleep Studio, testing the edge support
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Two women stand at either end of a Saatva Classic Mattress helping to install it on a white bed frame in our sleep studio. With white glove delivery, you can avoid this task
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Pressure relief test being performed on the Helix Sunset Luxe Mattress.
'From night one, my hips were cushioned' — what happened when I tested Helix's softest mattress for side sleepers We slept on the Helix Sunset Luxe Mattress and put it through a variety of objective lab-based tests. Here's how it performed and who should (and shouldn't) consider buying it...

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Full vs queen mattresses: image shows the Tuft & Needle Original full size on the left and the Casper Original queen on the right

Full vs queen mattresses: Which size is best for your sleep?

By Grace Franks last updated

In our full vs queen mattress comparison, we explain the key differences and pros and cons of both sizes.

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A striped background with a photograph of a hand pulling on a mattress to reveal a bed bug in the foreground. A red circle spotlights the bed bug.

Avoid this mattress type if you want to get rid of bed bugs — and what to choose instead

By Frances Daniels published

While no mattress is immune to a bed bug infestation, this type is the most suspectable. Here's how to protect it.

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A mattress with yellow sweat stains on alongside photos of the Tom's Guide Sleep Team cleaning mattresses

Clean your mattress now, experts warn after new research reveals average couple's bed holds a bathtub full of sweat

By Lauren Jeffries published

A summer full of heatwaves means the average couple has produced over 100 liters of sweat at night — here's how to get your mattress clean again

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A professional photograph of the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress with a blue arrow pointing to a picture of the the cheap EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress taken at a tester's house.

I ditched my luxury hybrid mattress for a cheap memory foam bed and I’ve never slept better — here’s why

By Frances Daniels published

Here are three reasons why the budget EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam impressed me more than the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress did...

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A woman sits on the end of a thin mattress in a bed frame in a bedroom. As the mattress has a small build, it lacks some support and cushioning

Yes, you can sleep on a six-inch mattress but I don't recommend it — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Only three types of people need a six-inch mattress — we explore the reasons to buy, and all the reasons to avoid, these thin beds.

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A photo of a bed on a bed frame in a bedroom, in the top right corner, a close up of bed bugs hiding in fabric

Bed bugs love it when you store these 5 things by your mattress, experts warn

By Ruth Jones published

The space under your bed is an easy storage solution but we're exploring how forgotten clutter might harm your mattress — and your sleep.

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A college of four images of women laying on cooling mattress on their side in sleep studio with blue walls and plants

Mattress sizes in Australia: a complete guide

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Our essential mattress size guide outlines the main mattress sizes available in Australia to help you find the right one for you.

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A woman sprinkling baking soda over a mattress topper

This kitchen ingredient is the easiest way to clean a stained mattress — you’ll be surprised

By Jenny Haward published

If you want to banish stains from your mattress, this affordable kitchen ingredient could be your savior.

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Helix midnight elite mattress

How thick should a mattress be?

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Mattress thickness influences how a mattress feels and performs, but it's often overlooked when shopping for a new bed. Here's how to choose the right mattress thickness for your needs.

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Origin Hybrid mattress

How to choose a mattress — tips from an expert

By Claire Davies published

Whether you prefer firm, medium or soft support, choosing a mattress doesn’t have to be rocket science — here’s how to do it easily and within budget.

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