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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.
On the left, mattress tester Julia Sagar presses her hands into the Saatva Classic Mattress on our Sleep Lab. Top right, a close up of a hand on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress. Bottom right, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid in our tester's bedroom
I love the Saatva Classic, but this cheaper mattress is my pick for ‘body-hug’ comfort Is the Saatva Classic worth the extra money, or is the Memory Foam Hybrid a hidden gem? We put both to the test and this is how they compare.
A turned-down hotel bedroom.
12 sleep products to give your bed the 5-star hotel treatment — your stay-cay starts now Enjoy luxury sleep at home each night with these hand-picked products, fit for a 5-star hotel
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I tested Birch's organic latex pillow and it's a dream for hot sleepers — here's why The 100% natural Birch Organic Pillow offers breathable, hypoallergenic comfort for most sleepers. Here's everything you need to know — including who might need to give it a miss
Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on rattan bedframe in sleep studio with blue wall with round wooden bedside table with sunrise alarm clock and mug on top
Sleep better for less with April's best mattress sales for every budget Is it time to upgrade your bed? This month's best mattress sales include offers from Bear, Saatva, Amazon, and many more.

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A woman lying on the Nectar Classic mattress with a Tom's Guide 'PRICE DROP' badge overlaid.

Nectar mattress sales for April 2026: The best deals in the US + UK

By Claire Davies last updated

The April Nectar mattress sale is here with savings on hybrid and memory foam mattresses, and bed bundles too. Find all the best deals here.

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A Tom's Guide mattress tester sleeping on the DreamCloud mattress

DreamCloud mattress sales for April 2026: Save big on luxurious beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Here are all the best savings in this month's DreamCloud mattress sales, curated by our sleep experts.

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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

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A split screen showing an image of a woman blotting a mattress with a soapy solution and an image of a gloved hand dipping a cloth in a bucket of soapy water.

Not white vinegar — experts recommend spring cleaning your mattress with this simple ingredient instead

By Frances Daniels published

It won’t damage your mattress, it’s in everyone's kitchen, and it's excellent for getting rid of stains and smells

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3 white pillows placed in front of a front load machine next to wicker laundry basket and a potted green plant

How to wash your pillows in a washing machine without ruining them

By Becky George published

Everything you need to know about effectively cleaning your pillows in the washing machine.

Pillows & Bedding
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
Man draping sheets on the clothes rack to dry inside

Can you use a dehumidifier to dry bedding? Here’s what the experts say

By Becky George published

Don't want to dry bedding outside this allergy season? Experts explain how ditching the dryer for a dehumidifier is the best option

Pillows & Bedding
The Simba Simbatex Cool Mattress, pictured here in a neutral-coloured bedroom and placed on a simple wooden bedframe, launched today at Amazon and is exclusive to the online retailer, with prices from £349 and a choice of five sizes to pick from

Simba launches new cooling mattress at Amazon ahead of another summer of gruelling heatwaves

By Claire Davies published

Ooh, a new Simba cooling mattress has launched in time for summer

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Simba Hybrid Pro mattress in a bedroom

Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Does this bestselling bed live up to its rave reviews? I tested it to see

By Emily Peck published

Editor's Choice

With its generous eight-layer construction and premium materials, the Simba Hybrid Pro combines robust support with soothing pressure relief for reliably comfortable sleep.

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A close up of a hand holding a bottle of 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol with a yellow label (Getty), in the top right corner is a close up of bed bugs in a mattress (Shutterstock)

This $4 household staple might help you prevent a bed bug infestation naturally — but there's a catch

By Ruth Jones last updated

Rubbing alcohol can be used to kill bed bugs but we recommend using these affordable alternatives instead.

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