Mattress guides and advice

Memory foam mattresses

Drawn by the prospect of a mattress that moulds to your body while you sleep, the popularity of memory foam mattresses has boomed in recent years. But are they really worth buying? And how much should you expect to spend?

How to buy the best mattress

Expert Which? advice on how to buy the best mattress to suit your sleep style and budget. Choose between pocket sprung or memory foam mattresses, and discover the benefits of bed-in-a-box mattresses from brands like Casper or Eve.

Choosing a bed

From divan beds and bedsteads to storage beds, bunk beds and sofa beds, read our expert guide to buying a new bed to find the model that suits you, whether you're looking for a good deal, a stylish solution or more storage space.

Top five cheap mattresses for 2020

Great cheap mattresses are few and far between but we've picked out five that cost £300 or less and still provide long-lasting support. Whether you're looking for a pocket-sprung or memory foam mattress, our expert reviews will help you pick the best.

Emma, Eve or Casper? The top five boxed mattresses for 2020

Cut through the hype around online mattress companies and find our pick of the top bed-in-a-box mattresses, backed up by our tough tests, to choose between popular online bed brands like Eve, Casper, Simba, Emma and Leesa.

Top five memory foam mattresses for 2020

How do online-only brands like Eve, Simba and Emma stack up with high-street mattress brands like Tempur, John Lewis and Dreams? And which offer you full body support for years? See our pick of the best memory foam mattresses.

Top five pocket sprung mattresses for 2020

Which pocket sprung mattress will help you wake up with a spring in your step? And which will last for years without sagging? See our top picks, ranging from as little as £200 to more than £700, from brands like Ikea and Sealy.

How to dispose of a mattress

Knowing when to get rid of a mattress can be as difficult as knowing how. Our guide to disposing mattresses explains all you need to know about recycling, donating or binning your old bed.

How to clean a mattress

You spend a third of your life in bed, so make sure you clean your mattress every few months. Use our expert Which? guide to keep your mattress looking fresh and smelling fresher, as well as how to keep it cleaner for longer.

How to return a mattress

If your new mattress is unsupportive, uncomfortable or unfit for purpose, our expert advice will give you the best chance of getting your money back. Find out how to return mattresses from Casper, Eve, Ikea, Simba and Silentnight.

How to take care of your mattress

Any good mattress should last between eight and ten years, but only if you take care of it properly. Read our expert Which? guide to find out how to get the most out of your mattress, and ensure it is fresh and supportive for years to come.

What you need to know about mattresses

Mattresses may seem simple, but can become bewildering the more you read into them. Read our expert Which? guide on the key things to know, from firmness to spring density, to make sure you buy the best pocket sprung or memory foam mattress for you.

Best mattress shops

Which mattress shops give the best advice? And which offer value for money on top of an easy delivery? From John Lewis to Eve and Ikea, we've rated the top mattress shops, so you can know the best place to buy a mattress.

What bed size do you need?

Discover the difference between the 10 different adult mattress sizes to find the perfect bed size for your bedroom, bed frame, sheets and duvet. Plus, we reveal the most popular mattress sizes in the UK.

How we test mattresses

Looking for the best mattress? Whether you're looking for a pocket sprung or memory foam mattress, read about the world-class tests we perform to find out which will offer the best support for your body, won't sag through the years, and will be easy to move.

Mattresses advice guides

Choosing the best mattress type

Top 10 mattresses for 2020

Best mattress brand

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