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![The Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress shown on a black bedframe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V9a839gyrT6iKpevN9oQjC-320-80.jpg)
What is an Emma mattress and are they worth buying? I'm a sleep writer, here's my take
By Jo Plumridge published
Emma mattresses offer great value for money and a comfortable night’s sleep. But which mattress is right for you?
![A woman's hand lifts up the Egg Crate Mattress Topper](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vvn2K23PpeNKmT627uQ7u4-320-80.jpg)
What is an egg crate mattress topper and are they worth it? I'm a sleep writer, here's what I think
By Frances Daniels published
In this guide to egg crate mattress toppers, I weigh up the pros and cons of these unique designs to see if they're actually worth buying.
![A woman lying on a Casper pillow with the Tom's Guide Awards 2024 badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UXjEVDRj54w4cb3VqaQLLU-320-80.jpg)
Tom's Guide Awards 2024: The best mattress and sleep tech of the year
By Tom's Guide Staff published
Out of hundreds of top-rated mattresses and accessories, we have selected the highest performing sleep products of the year.
![A woman feels the firmness of a brand new mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LoT62DCFWyfvURmh88EFXi-320-80.jpg)
This is how long it takes for a new mattress to soften, plus what to do if it doesn't
By Frances Daniels published
Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.
![A woman lies on a luxury mattress with her arms spread, looking relaxed and happy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/StYeYt6cwJU9yyHhLn24JT-320-80.jpg)
This is why the best hotel mattresses are so comfortable, plus how to recreate your hotel bed at home
By Ruth Jones published
Bring a bit of your vacation home with this guide exploring how hotel mattresses are always so comfortable.
![A bunkie board on a monochrome background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nPnnBLPNML2uj9rvKMEMN3-320-80.jpg)
What is a bunkie board and does your mattress need one? Here's how to tell
By Frances Daniels published
Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.
![Mattress with white sheets is placed directly on the floor against an open window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uNgUtWBztbaA8eVEbXscRD-320-80.jpg)
Will putting your mattress on the floor help you sleep cooler? I'm a sleep writer, here's what I think
By Nicola Appleton published
Will putting your mattress on the floor help you sleep cooler? Yes, but I don't recommend it — here’s why, plus 3 pro tips to sleeping cooler tonight.
![A person holds a magnifying glass to a mattress to see the bed bugs crawling beneath](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ufzDxqnESqAnHtpDBry3Ta-320-80.jpg)
Traveling to Paris for the Olympics? Here’s how to tell if your hotel mattress has bed bugs
By Ruth Jones last updated
From hot irons to your smartphone flashlight, 7 ways to quickly spot bed bugs in your hotel mattress.
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