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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.

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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

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The image shows a cluttered bedroom, with clothes piled on the floor and bags hanging off of the door. There is a desk with a laptop at the foot of the bed. Inset, a woman wakes up and check the clock - it's 3 a.m.
I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until a Feng Shui expert noticed 3 things wrong with my bedroom — and I fixed them in 5 minutes

By Ruth Jones Published

Is your bedroom behind why you can't stay asleep all night? Feng shui experts identify 3 common problems and their simple solutions.

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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.

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Two women sit on the edges of the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in a modern bedroom.
Nectar mattress sales for September 2026: The top deals this month

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated

Our expert guide to finding the biggest Nectar mattress deals this month, including how to navigate the brand's Labor Day sale

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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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Mattress testers Ruth Jones and Nicola Appleton sit on the Helix Sunset Luxe mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top right corner
The Helix Sunset Luxe is the softest side sleeper mattress I’ve slept on — why I’d buy it at up to $749 off this Labor Day

By Frances Daniels Published

The Helix Sunset Luxe mattress is ideal for side sleepers who want plush cushioning, and the premium hybrid is now 25% off in the early Labor Day sales

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A four-picture collage of mattress toppers for college dorms.
5 key reasons why a mattress topper is a dorm room essential even if the bed is new — plus 3 easy steps to choose the right one

By Frances Daniels Published

Dorm beds are notoriously uncomfortable, overused and let's face it — grubby. Here's why a mattress topper is the fix you need, plus how to choose one

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Two of our mattress testers sitting on the navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on wooden bedframe in sleep studio with blue walls, wooden bedside table, plant and black chair.
The best cooling mattress 2026: 9 expert-recommended beds for hot sleepers

By Eve Davies Last updated

Banish sweaty nights this summer with one of the 9 best cooling mattresses on the market today, tested and selected by our team of hot sleeping reviewers.

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The Sleep Number Comfort Lux mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom
Are Sleep Number beds worth it? I’m a sleep tech tester and here’s my take

By Eve Davies Last updated

Here's everything you need to know about investing in a Sleep Number bed in 2026, from its bankruptcy to its collection revamp

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