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.

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Best mattresses for 2024

We rigorously test pocket sprung, memory foam and hybrid mattresses to bring you our in-depth reviews. Use our expert advice to choose a Best Buy mattress you'll love sleeping on

4 April 2024

Best mattress deals

Best mattress deals hand-picked by Which? experts

4 April 2024

Best cheap mattresses for 2024

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

4 April 2024

UK bed sizes: bed and mattress size guide

How big is a single, double, king-size, super king or queen sized bed? Get advice on finding the perfect size for your bedroom and bed frame, and discover the most popular mattress size with Which? members

19 April 2024

Best air beds 2024

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

19 April 2024

Best memory foam mattresses

We reveal our pick of the best memory foam mattresses, to help you wake up feeling fresh and rested

12 April 2024

Best pocket sprung mattresses for 2024

Our pick of the best pocket sprung mattresses will help you wake up with a spring in your step – not just today, but for years to come

4 April 2024

Emma, Eve or Simba? The best boxed mattresses

Online bed-in-a-box mattress brands such as Emma, Eve and Simba make bold claims about their mattresses – but which is the best to buy from in 2024?

2 April 2024

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

29 February 2024

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

29 February 2024

How to return a mattress

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

29 February 2024

Best electric blankets and heated throws

We've tested electric blankets and heated throws from Dreamland, Lakeland, Russell Hobbs, Silentnight and more

28 February 2024

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

13 February 2024

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.

24 January 2024

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.

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 November 2023