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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a box on the floor in front of a bed frame, ready to be unboxed

What is a mattress in a box? Plus, the signs they suit your sleep best

By Claire Davies last updated

Boxed mattresses are popular, but are they any good? Our sleep team has tested all the latest mattresses in a box, here's what you need to know…

Mattresses
A hand lifts up the 3" Latex Mattress Topper by Brooklyn Bedding to see if it needs replacing

How long do mattress toppers last? 3 key signs that they need replacing

By Frances Daniels last updated

Our guide to how long different types of mattress toppers should last, including memory foam, latex, wool, and down.

Mattress Toppers
Hatch Restore 3 sunrise alarm clock on wooden bedside table next to cactus and glass of water. Brown bedding on bed.

What is the Hatch Restore 3 and should you buy it?

By Eve Davies published

The Hatch Restore 3 is a brand new version of this trendy sunrise alarm clock. But is it worth buying this new year?

Sleep
A woman sleeps on her side on the Nolah Natural 11

Are latex mattresses good for side sleepers? I’m a sleep writer, here’s my take

By Ruth Jones published

Latex foams are becoming increasingly popular, but are latex mattresses suitable for side sleepers?

Mattresses
Image shows a white innerspring mattress on a grey box spring placed on a pink and blue ombre style background

Do mattresses need box springs?

By Alison Barretta published

What you need to know about using a box spring with a hybrid, memory foam, latex or innerspring mattress.

Mattresses
Avocado Green Mattress

What is a sustainable mattress and how do you spot one?

By Lauren Jeffries published

Reduce your carbon footprint with a sustainable, eco mattress. Here's what that means and how to spot one.

Mattresses
Woman with the infinity pillow wrapped around their neck

What are infinity pillows and do you need one?

By Becky George published

Infinity pillows are a popular travel essential, but how do they actually work? We explore the details.

Pillows & Bedding
A hand presses into the surface of the Plank Firm, a firm memory foam mattress (left) and a hand presses into the surface of the Zinus Mattress, a soft memory foam mattress (right)

I’ve slept on firm and soft memory foam mattresses — here’s which one you should buy

By Ruth Jones published

I've tried both firm and soft memory foam mattresses, here's how to find the right feel for your sleep style.

Mattresses
a photo of a woman sat on her bed, holding her lower back

How to sleep with lower back pain — 5 essential tips from the experts

By Ruth Jones published

Lower back pain can have a big impact your sleep – we asked the experts why, and for tips on what you can do about it.

Sleep Problems
Tom's Guide mattress testers sitting on a Helix Midnight Elite mattresswith GlacioTex cover in a luxurious bedroom

What is a GlacioTex cover and does every cooling mattress need one?

By Eve Davies published

GlacioTex is a material in mattresses that absorbs body heat to keep you cool at night, but does every hot sleeper need it?

Mattresses
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