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Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team smile at each other while standing either side of a stack of the best mattresses we've tested in 2026, including Saatva, DreamCloud, Helix and Nectar
Shopping for the best mattress for your sleep? Here are the top 6 we've tested in 2026 We’ve tested over 140 mattresses and have never slept better than we have on these 6 – meet the best mattresses of 2026, from the Saatva Classic to the Helix Midnight Luxe
A collage of cozy sleep products against autumnal-colored tiles, including moss green, mustard, burgundy and brown
Cozy season is here — 12 bedroom essentials our sleep experts swear by for better Fall and winter sleep From quality hybrid mattresses starting at $349 to sunrise alarm clocks with 47% off, these sleep essentials are hand-picked by our sleep team.
Saatva Classic
The Saatva Classic is the highest-scoring mattress we've tested — here's why it remains our top pick I’ve been sleeping on the Saatva Classic on and off for two years in between testing other mattresses and none of them have beaten the Saatva in terms of knock-out comfort or performance. But as Saatva prices continue to rise in 2026, is the Classic still good value for money? Here’s my updated review, fuelled by an extra year of testing insight.
Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs
The best luxury mattresses worth their premium price, tested and approved by our expert sleep team Our expert team have tested the best luxury mattresses of the year. These are the 8 we recommend for high-quality comfort, support and durability.
The Leesa Original mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab
I tested the upgraded Leesa Original mattress — why I rate it for side sleeping couples We tested the Leesa Original mattress in our Sleep Lab then slept on it for four weeks: our full, honest review.

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TG Awards 2026 Sleep
Tom's Guide Awards 2026: Our favorite mattresses, toppers, pillows and more for getting a good night's sleep

By Tom's Guide Staff Published

These are the Tom's Guide Awards 2026 winners in our sleep category which covers everything from hybrid mattresses and pillows to sunrise alarm clocks.

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Yellow stains on pillow. In the top left foreground, there is a circular frame featuring a jar of face cream.
5 habits turning your pillows yellow — and how to keep them brilliant white for longer

By Frances Daniels Published

These 5 common habits cause major yellow stains on pillows, but they're easy to fix. Here's how to keep them brilliant white and stain free.

Pillows & Bedding
The main image shows a white duvet cover on a washing line on a sunny day. In the top right corner is an ident showing a close up of a yellow stain on bedding
I turned my yellowed bed sheets bright white again in one wash without using chlorine bleach

By Ruth Jones Published

Harsh chlorine bleach can damage fabrics but with this gentler 2-step soak you can lift old yellow sweat stains and return your sheets back to right white.

Pillows & Bedding
A collage of images, showing mattresses being tested. In the top left, two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. Top right, a mattress tester places her hands on the Saatva Classic. Bottom left, a mattress tester sits on the Nectar Classic. Bottom right, two women un-box a rolled up mattress in a box.
Best value Labor Day mattress sales: Last chance deals on mattresses, pillows, toppers and more

By Claire Davies (CSSC) last updated

The Labor Day mattress sales are over. Here's how you can save on the best mattress for your sleep needs instead.

Mattresses
Tom's Guide bedding expert Becky George lies on her side on a new supportive pillow. On the right hand side she performs a 30-second fold test on her old pillow to see if it needs replacing
I thought my pillow was fine until I tried this 30-second test to see if it needs replacing

By Becky George Published

This 30-second test revealed that my pillow was lacking the support I needed for a good night's sleep. Here's how to test your pillow and what the results mean...

Pillows & Bedding
A woman makes her bed with a polyester sheet set. In the top left foreground, a circular frame features an image of a woman waking up at 3 a.m.
I kept waking up sweaty because of a classic bedding mistake — here’s what fixed it

By Frances Daniels Published

I didn't realize that my bedding was to blame for my 3 a.m. wake ups until I banned this heat-trapping fabric from my bedroom.

Pillows & Bedding
A woman gets ready to climb into a bed that's been dressed in sheets
3 key items an infection expert bans from her bedroom for cleaner sheets

By Ruth Jones last updated

According to Dr. Shanina Knighton, these items make your newly-washed bed sheets dirty again after just one night

Mattress Care
4 ways IKEA helps you get a better night's sleep without breaking the bank

By Jacob York Published

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The Sleep Number Comfort Lux mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom
The best Sleep Number mattress sales in September 2026

By Ruth Jones last updated

How to get the best price on top smart beds with adjustable firmness and built-in sleep trackers in Sleep Number's Labor Day sale.

Mattresses
A woman gets ready to climb into a bed that's been dressed in sheets
Get rid of mattress smells with this 5-second daily habit — no baking soda required

By Ruth Jones Published

You're trapping smells in your mattress every morning without realizing it. Here's the quick 5-second hack that fixes it.

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