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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.

16 articles

How to buy the best mattress

We explain how to find the best mattress without paying thousands of pounds.

15 October 2021

Best mattress deals for 2021

Best mattress deals hand-picked by Which? experts

14 October 2021

Top 10 mattresses for 2021

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

5 October 2021

Emma, Eve or Casper? The best boxed mattresses for 2021

Online bed-in-a-box mattress brands such as Casper, Emma and Eve make bold claims about their mattresses. But which is actually the best to buy from in 2021?

5 October 2021

Top five cheap mattresses for 2021

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.

5 October 2021

Choosing a bed

From divan beds to sofa beds - decide which type is right for your bedroomRead our top 10 bed shopping tips to help you find the best bed at the right priceHow to get the best mattress for your bed

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.

1 October 2021

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

1 October 2021

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 of mattresses explains all you need to know.

1 October 2021

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.

1 October 2021

Best pocket sprung mattresses for 2021

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 October 2021

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 October 2021

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 October 2021

How to take care of your mattress

If you want your mattress to last, then it's essential that you look after it properly. Our expert advice will reveal how.

12 September 2021

Best mattress brand

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

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.

23 June 2021