LIVE: 4th of July mattress sales 2025 — today's best deals on beds, bedding, and sleep tech

How to sleep during the 4th of July fireworks

Independence Day in the US is synonymous with fireworks, but the sudden bangs, loud crackles, and unpredictable flashes of light they produce make it impossible to sleep.

If you have to go to bed before the fireworks show has started (or if you find fireworks stressful and would rather sleep through them), we went to Dr. Leah Kaylor, a psychologist and sleep expert, to find out if it's even possible to get a good night's sleep during a fireworks display.

The good news? "With the right strategies, you can minimize the disruption and support a more peaceful night for yourself, your kids, and your pets," she says.

Mask the noise

“To reduce the disruptive sounds, try using earplugs or a white noise machine,” Dr. Kaylor suggests. "Wearing earplugs or noise-canceling headphones may reduce the physical impact of loud booms."

Create a dark sleeping environment

“It’s helpful to use blackout curtains or a sleep mask to block out the bright flashes,” advises Dr. Kaylor.

Create a feeling of calm

“Practicing calming techniques such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation helps ease your nervous system and prepare your body for rest,” says Dr. Kaylor.

“Try to reframe the situation mentally by reminding yourself that the fireworks are temporary and that your body can recover from a night of disturbed sleep,” she advises.

My review of the Sleepyhead Mattress Topper (and why it's THE student sleep deal)

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I got the chance earlier this year to test one of Sleepyhead's toppers for my Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Mattress Topper review. Here's 5 reasons why it's perfect for students going off to college this summer:

1. It comes with a "good-til-graduation" 5-year warranty to see you through college.

2. Students get a 15%-20% discount when you buy the Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Topper directly from Sleepyhead, and all customers receive a 60-night sleep trial and free shipping

3. A twin XL (the standard dorm mattress size) comes in a 2" or 3" height — thick enough to transform and protect any old bed.

4. It's infused with anti-bacterial and refreshing copper for a cooler, cleaner sleep.

5. It's cover is removable and washable, so it can stand up against spills and stains.

You (or a loved one) moving into a dorm this summer? Here's the deal I'd get

So you're moving into your new dorm room, but it comes with a mattress that looks a little grubby and germy.

Not to worry, because the best mattress toppers often use thick, protective memory foam infused with anti-microbial substances such as copper and graphite to keep your new bed's surface fresh and clean.

Sleepyhead are a brand specializing in creating mattress toppers especially for students who want to transform their dorm mattress into a comfy and hygienic bed.

You'll find plenty of unboxing videos (see above), mostly featuring photogenic students acting as if setting up a bed topper is easiest thing in the world — but they may be on to something.

Stick around to see how I got on setting up and sleeping on my very own Sleepyhead topper...

Psst! How to find secret discount codes for top-selling sleep products

There’s nothing like a good discount code to bring your mattress price down, but most mattress brands nowadays will plaster the code all over their website so much (some even automatically apply the code to your cart for you) that it doesn’t feel like you’ve unlocked any special or secret discount – it just feels like a marketing tool to psych you up for impulse buying.

However, there are some discount codes that not everyone knows about, that I’ve picked up over the last two years covering mattress sales. Here are some hidden codes that you can use right now to save some extra cash:

Save 40% on mattress toppers with code TOPPERS40 at Tempur-Pedic

Save 15% on the Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress with code TAKE15 at Linenspa

Save 27% on mattresses, mattress toppers and bedding with code TOMS27 at Helix

Save 27% on organic mattresses and bed toppers with code TOMS27 at Birch Living

Save an extra $10 on mattresses and bedding with code Future10Off at Layla

My tips for sleeping cool without air conditioning

Trying to get a good night's sleep is horrendous when you don't have air-conditioning (and I should know, I unfortunately am not blessed with the miracle of A/C). But there are some things you can do to make your summer nights less horrendous and more refreshing.

• Keep windows and curtains or blinds shut when the sun is out and the temperature is at its peak to keep the hot air out of your room.
• Open your windows and curtains as soon as the temperature drops, to allow the cooler night air to enter and refresh your room.
• Invest in a lavender-infused eye pillow. Simply pop it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before bed, then place on your eyes for an instant cool-down.
• Last but not least, get yourself a fan. These time-tested things circulates air around the room during days when it's too warm to open a window.

Learn more: I live in a building with no air conditioning — here’s how I get a good night’s sleep in summer

Stay cool...I've found a brrr-illiant deal I'd buy in hot minute

So far, there's been a lot of mattress talk, and while Saatva can offer you luxury mattresses for a customized sleep, let's not forget the calming, cooling power of good bedding.

I've been wanting a certain piece of bedding to get a price drop, and now it's finally happened. You can now save 30% on the Luxury Cooling Mattress Protector at Brooklyn Bedding, after weeks of being stuck at 25% off. I got the chance to test this ultra-cooling bedding for my Brooklyn Bedding Luxury Cooling Mattress Protector review and absolutely loved its heat-dissipating powers. Oh, did I also mention it's water-resistant, noiseless, and easy to clean?

But it's not the only thing I use to sleep cool during heatwaves...

I'm back...

Okay, I've had a long enough break, and now I've returned to spotlight more deals, share some shopping tips, and dispense some sage sleep advice.

Bye for now 👋

Right, it’s time for me to catch my train. So, I’m handing back to the capable hands of Frances to see you through the next few hours of mattress shopping advice and sleep tips. I’ll be back tomorrow. Until then, happy snoozing!

4 reasons you’re too hot to sleep

Humid nights are part and parcel of summer, but there are plenty of other (avoidable and unavoidable) reasons you may find yourself too hot to sleep and the season isn’t always to blame. So, what can cause heat to sabotage your sleep?

Menopause or peri-menopause: The shift in hormones that occurs during menopause and peri-menopause can wreak havoc on your body’s thermostat. Specifically, the drop in estrogen means you’re more susceptible to climate changes, hence the nighttime hot flushes and night sweats.

Stress: High stress levels increase heart rate and blood flow, heating the body up. Therefore, a calming nighttime routine is key to reducing stress at the end of day, literally cooling the mind and body down to optimal sleep temperature.

Diet choices: Spicy foods and late night meals delay sleep onset by raising body temperature as you metabolise the food. Your body uses energy to break down food and this translates to a rise in temperature, causing you to toss and turn at night.

Menstrual cycle: It’s natural for a woman’s nighttime body temperature to fluctuate throughout their monthly cycle. During the luteal phase, body temperature rises by about 0.3°C to 0.7°C particularly during sleep due to increased progesterone levels.

In any case, a reliable, top-rated cooling mattress could be just what you need to sleep comfortably this summer.

Wondering how smart climate control works?

Sleep Number Director of R&D Technologies, Kody, explains how the ClimateCool smart bed came to be. The bed uses a clever airflow system to balance your temperature through the night and it’s 20% off this 4th July at Sleep Number. You can snap a queen size up for $4,399 now (was $5,499), saving you $1,099 on your way to blissful sleep.

My friend is in the market for a sunrise alarm clock — this is the one I recommended straightaway

As a morning lark, I loathe dark mornings. So, I spent the winter testing the best sunrise alarm clocks on the market to find the right one for me. Even though dark mornings are a thing of the past (for now) I'm still using my Hatch Restore 3 ($169.99 at Hatch) through the summer months.

Its library of sleep sounds and sunset simulation elevate my evening routine, helping me wind down after warm days, and I like how the simulated sunrise amplifies light in my bedroom come morning, helping me wake up easier. So, when a friend asked for my top sunrise alarm clock recommendation, it was only natural I sung praises about the Hatch Restore.

• Read more: Are there any benefits to using a sunrise alarm clock in summer?

Which Saatva mattress should hot sleepers buy this summer?

We recommend the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress to hot sleepers looking for a luxury bed in 4th July Saatva mattress sales. This hand-tufted hybrid mattress is made with organic Talalay latex, which has an open cell structure allowing air to freely circulate around the mattress. Paired with a naturally breathable cotton cover, this bed helps keep you cool while you snooze.

Right now, you can save $400 on all sizes of the Latex Hybrid Mattress at Saatva, cutting a queen size to $2,099 (was $2,499). As always, free White Glove delivery, a lifetime warranty and 365-night sleep trial are included.

The smart bed I’d buy this 4th July even though it’s not on sale

Eight Sleep Pod 4: from $2,449 at Eight Sleep
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 is our #1 smart bed of the year. I’ve been sleeping on the Eight Sleep Pod 4 since November 2024 and in that time I’ve become a self-confessed professional sleeper. I’ve bagged sleep scores of 100, fallen asleep easily through heatwaves and woken up feeling refreshed most days. This isn’t a complete smart mattress per say, it is a smart mattress cover laced with accurate sleep tracking sensors and water tubes that form an in-bed heating and cooling system that you can control manually, or leave it to automatically adjust to your temperature needs from morning to night. Yes it’s pricey at $2,649 for a queen size, and you have to fork out on a subscription fee starting at $17 per month. But it is the most affordable model from Eight Sleep (it has similar features to the new Pod 5 which costs $200 more right now) and offers decent value in the grand scheme of smart beds.

Our score: ★★★★½

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• Read more: Eight Sleep Pod 4 mattress cover review 2025

BREAKING NEWS: No tragedies, just a stellar deal at Bear

Calling all hot sleepers and fitness fanatics, your ideal mattress just dropped to 40% off. You can shop the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress with savings up to $1,912 at Bear (my jaw dropped too).

I’ve spent all morning deal hunting and this is one of the best I've found so far. Hang fire for my run down on exactly why the Bear Elite is such a great cooling mattress that’s sure (literally science-proven) to bring you restorative sleep night after night.

Hello!
Eve Davies, Sleep Staff Writer

Eve here, Tom’s Guide’s sleep tech writer. Thanks to Frances for kicking off our live sleep hub this 4th July. Now she’s off for a well-deserved break, I’ll be taking over for the next couple of hours to bring you all the latest smart bed and sleep tech deals and advice, and of course keep on top of our general mattress and sleep content. Follow along for updates…

That's it from me...

Okay, I need to run some errands, but I'll be back later today!

Sleep tech expert Eve Davies will now be holding down the mattress fort during my absence, so she'll your friendly guide for the next few hours.

I'll be back tomorrow, but until then expect some great shopping advice, sleep tips, and deal spotting from my fellow bedheads.

So you've found the ideal Saatva mattress at a viewing room...

Now what? Well, you won't be able to buy it, as the viewing rooms are there to offer you an opportunity to try all the best Saatva mattresses before you buy. You can only buy a Saatva mattress online directly from the brand's website.

However, if you don't live near a viewing room, it doesn't mean you have to commit to your Saatva mattress as soon as you buy. Saatva generously offers a 365-night trial, meaning you'll have an entire year to try it out before deciding whether you want to keep it or not.

Whether you test it at a viewing room or at home, just make sure to visit this hub for an amazing deal. Why? This 4th of July, you can save $400 on all mattresses over $1,000 at Saatva when you use the link above. You won't find this Saatva mattress sale using a standard link, I promise.

Calling California...

Luxury mattress brand Saatva recently announced the imminent grand opening of another one of their swanky viewing rooms, this time in Pasadena, CA. (If you want to know what it's like to visit one, you can check if one of their 24 locations is near you or check out my fellow team member's first-hand account of a visit to a local Saatva viewing room).

Stay tuned to find out the next steps after finding the right Saatva mattress...

...the epic Siena Mattress deal at Amazon

Eve Davies (you'll be meeting her later) has hunted down a deal where you can enjoy a queen 10" Siena Mattress for $278 at Amazon. (It was $340 for a queen during the Black Friday sales.)

Learn more: Siena Memory Foam Mattress is cheaper than Black Friday in epic 4th of July Amazon mattress sale

Spotted!

It may not be Independence Day yet, but my hawk-eyed team members have already spotted an absolute firecracker deal over at Amazon.

The Siena Memory Foam Mattress is currently No 1 in our best cheap mattress guide, as it's evergreen price is surprisingly low for a mattress of high quality, but now it's even cheaper thanks to those out-of-nowhere, cheaper-than-Black-Friday discount We'll keep you posted, more to follow...

Hello and welcome!
Frances Daniels, Senior Sleep Writer

I hope you're all having a good morning! I'm Frances, and I'll be helping you navigate the top mattress deals online this 4th of July.

Independence Day is tomorrow, but you don't have to wait until then to find great sleep sales. Along with the rest of my lovely team, I'll be dropping the latest mattress, bedding, and sleep tech deals as they drop — as well as sleep tips, news, and commentary from the mattress world. So stay tuned...