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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.

Mattress Care
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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.

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

4 cooling features to look for in side sleeper mattresses

By Eve Davies published

I test beds for a living and these are the essential features for cooling mattresses tailored to side sleepers

Mattresses
An image of a living room with a Murphy Bed, the bed is currently folded down and on the right side of the room, with a chair to the left side and a dining area at the back of the room

What type of mattress do you need for a Murphy bed? How to choose the right one

By Ashley Zlatopolsky published

A Murphy bed stores vertically when not in use. Buying the right mattress is essential to help save on space.

Mattresses
A hand holds a bare microcoil in front of a individually-wrapped microcoils on a factory floor.

What are microcoils and why are they suddenly in every mattress topper?

By Frances Daniels published

Microcoils promise to add comfort and support to mattress toppers, but what are these mini springs and why are they so popular?

Mattress Toppers
Two mattress testers sitting on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom, testing the bed to see if it deserves a place in our memory foam mattress guide

Can you put a memory foam mattress on an adjustable bed?

By Ruth Jones published

Want a memory foam mattress for an adjustable bed? Our expert guide to what to look for (and what to avoid.)

Mattress Care
A man lies in bed relaxing, with headphones over his ears, his eyes closed, and his hands behind his head.

Pink noise can help you sleep better, say experts — but what is it?

By Ruth Jones published

The lower frequencies of pink noise sound gentle to the ear — we asked the experts how it can help you sleep.

Sleep
A woman wearing a denim shirt naps on her couch

How long should a nap be?

By Eve Davies published

20 or 90 minutes? Experts explain which is the right nap length for you.

Sleep
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