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Two mattress testers sit on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room.
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.
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Find your ideal bed with our free Sleep Concierge 'mattress finder' service — picks from our experts Need a new mattress, pillow or bedding set but unsure where to start? Answer these six simple questions and our Sleep Concierge team will send you recommendations unique to you
Tom's Guide Sleep Editor Nicola Appleton sleeps on the Helix Midnight Luxe, a mattress she still rates as the best mattress for side sleepers after sleeping on it for two years and re-testing it three times. Here Nicola is dressed in bed socks, a gingham shirt, black dungarees, and is lying with her head on a white pillow. Blue text containing the word 'Tested' wraps around all sides of the photo, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026 badge overlaid in the bottom left hand corner.
Why the Helix Midnight Luxe is still my go-to bed for side sleepers two years after testing it I've slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe for the past two years and have have tested it three times. Here's why I think it's still the best mattress for side sleepers that you can buy today.
A woman dressed in a blue night shirt sleeps peacefully on her partner's chest, as he sleeps with his head on a stone colored bed pillow. In the top left hand corner is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2026 logo.
Sleep Awareness Week 2026 is here — and the '7:1 Rule' is the sleep hack you need to know Our central hub for Sleep Awareness Week 2026 features expert interviews, the latest longevity science, and the top-rated tech to help you master your sleep regularity and live longer.
Composite image of the Siena 10" Signature, EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam, Nectar Classic, Bear Original and DreamCloud Classic mattresses
5 lesser-known mattress brands that deliver hotel comfort on a budget – under $300 for a queen Not in the market for a premium mattress? Try the five budget and mid-range beds our testers loved instead

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Step by step photos showing two Tom's Guide testers cleaning a mattress

How to clean a mattress — expert tips for urine, bed bugs, sweat and more

By Rachael Penn last updated

Our expert guide to cleaning your mattress with household items and removing urine, vomit, sweat and more

Mattress Care
The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress on a bed frame with pillows and a throw

Origin LumbarCloud mattress review: a perfect blend of comfort and support

By Ben Mansill published

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Combining excellent orthopedic features that don’t compromise comfort, plus outstanding temperature regulation makes this mattress a winner if you have the budget for a premium bed.

Mattresses
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How to clean a mattress topper: urine, sweat stains, bed bugs and more

By Rachael Penn last updated

We share how to clean a mattress topper properly — including tips for memory foam, latex, down and more

Mattress Toppers
Hands assessing gingham bed sheets

This is the ideal bedsheet thread count to stay cool and avoid overheating while sleeping this summer

By Becky George published

We explore the ideal bedsheet thread count you should opt for cooler sleep in summer.

Pillows & Bedding
On the left, an overhead shot of a person using their laptop while sitting on their bed, a phone to one side. On the right, two mattress testers sitting on top of a mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, discussing the comfort and quality

Would you let TikTok choose your bed? Shoppers are using social media to find a mattress — but I think it’s a bad idea

By Ruth Jones published

Social media might be a great place to find opinions but I'm wary of its uses when mattress shopping — here's why.

Mattresses
A woman sat up stretching in bed while her partner sleeps next to her

Full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded and it transformed our sleep (and relationship)

By Lauren Jeffries published

Choosing between a full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded to a queen and have never slept better

Mattresses
Two Tom's Guide mattress testers sat crossed legged on the Birch Luxe Natural mattress laughing and smiling

I'm a mattress tester — here's how to break in your new bed quickly

By Ruth Jones published

Don't like that 'fresh out the box' feel of your new bed? Here's how to break your mattress in plus how long it takes.

Mattress Care
Two Tom's Guide mattress testers each sat on a memory foam mattress and a latex mattress

I've slept on memory foam and latex luxury mattresses — here's which one should you buy

By Lauren Jeffries published

Choosing between a luxury latex mattress and a luxury memory foam mattress is difficult — I've tried both, here's how they compare

Mattresses
Hands holding perforated latex foam (left). A hand resting on white stitched GlacioTex mattress cover (right).

GlacioTex vs Latex Comparison

By Eve Davies published

We compare the cooling abilities of latex and GlacioTex in mattresses and which is right for you

Mattresses
Two Tom's Guide testers feeling the top of the Birch Luxe Natural mattress

How to choose an organic mattress that’s actually eco-friendly, according to a sustainability expert

By Frances Daniels published

First time buying an organic mattress? Here's how to choose a sustainable bed that avoids greenwashing

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