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Mattresses advice guides

Thinking of buying a new mattress? Our buyer's guides explain everything you need to know to purchase the perfect mattress for you.

15 articles

Best mattresses 2022 and buying guide

We reveal our pick of the best mattresses available to buy, based on the results of our impartial rigorous lab tests

1 June 2022

Best mattress deals in the sales

Best mattress deals hand-picked by Which? experts

1 June 2022

Top five cheap mattresses for 2022

Great cheap mattresses are few and far between, but choose carefully and you can get a good night’s sleep for the equivalent cost of five pence per night.

1 June 2022

How to return a mattress

Don’t get lumbered with a mattress you don't like. Whether it’s unsupportive, uncomfortable or unfit for purpose, find out how to return your mattress

14 June 2022

How to dispose of a mattress

Unsure how to get rid of your old mattress? Our guide to disposing of mattresses explains all you need to know.

14 June 2022

How to clean a mattress

Don’t let your bed become a haven for dust and bacteria. Find out how to keep your mattress looking and smelling clean with our expert guide.

14 June 2022

How to buy the best bed

We take a look at the pros and cons of divans, bedsteads, storage beds and other types of bed.

14 June 2022

Best mattress brands

Mattresses rated by their owners 20 leading mattress brands reviewed and rated based on the experiences of thousands of ownersMattress brands rated for customer satisfaction, comfort, value for money and durability In-dept.

Emma, Eve or Simba? The best boxed mattresses

Online bed-in-a-box mattress brands such as Simba, Emma and Eve make bold claims about their mattresses. But which is actually the best to buy from in 2022?

1 June 2022

Best pocket sprung mattresses for 2022

Our top five pocket sprung mattresses will help you wake up with a spring in your step for years to come. See which pocket sprung mattress you should buy.

1 June 2022

Best memory foam mattresses

We reveal our pick of the best – and worst – memory foam mattresses, helping you to wake up feeling refreshed for many years to come.

1 June 2022

Best mattress shops

Where to buy your mattress – discover the high street shops and websites that have been highly rated by Which? members in our survey

1 June 2022

Best air beds

Find out which are the most comfortable and durable air beds you can buy

18 May 2022

What bed size do you need for your mattress?

With 10 adult mattress sizes to choose from, finding the right mattress for your bed frame and bedroom size – and your height – isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Find out more, plus what bedding sizes you'll need.

6 May 2022

How we test mattresses

What makes our mattress tests different? See how our reviews can reveal the mattresses that help you get a great night's sleep.

21 April 2022