Latest articles by Alison Barretta
What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more
Learn why the mattresses used in hotels are among the most comfortable you've slept on and how to buy a hotel mattress for your home.
Best Eight Sleep mattress sales and deals for February 2025: Up to $150 off smart beds
Learn about the latest Eight Sleep discount codes and deals, to help you pick up one of these cooling, adjusting, data-tracking beds for less.
The best mattresses on Amazon 2025: Our 7 top-rated picks
Find the best Amazon mattress for your budget and sleep needs, courtesy of our expertly-curated list.
Best Nectar mattress sales for February 2025: Score up to $599 in free bedding for a limited time
Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are excellent value for money. Here's what to shop in the February Nectar sale...
DreamCloud mattress sales for February 2025: 50% off beds and 66% off bundles
We've found the best deals to shop now in February's up to 50% off DreamCloud mattress sales.
The best organic mattress 2025: Toxin-free mattresses for cleaner sleep
Our expert team have tested the best organic mattresses and natural beds to buy online for a cleaner, non-toxic and sustainable sleep in 2025
Do memory foam mattresses cause back pain?
If you experience back pain, you’ll know how important the right mattress is. We explain how memory foam mattresses can cause back pain — and how they can also help.
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review 2025
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet
What is the Eight Sleep Pod? A guide to the celebrities' favorite smart mattress system
Tech moguls and world-class athletes credit the Eight Sleep Pod with their best rest yet. But is it worth the hype? We take a look at how this smart mattress system works...
Do mattresses need box springs?
What you need to know about using a box spring with a hybrid, memory foam, latex or innerspring mattress.
Want to be sure you're buying a mattress without fiberglass? Here are the red flags to look for
Fiberglass is still widely used in many cheap mattresses — and manufacturers aren’t always upfront about it.
Boxing Day mattress sales 2024: the best deals for all sleep needs and budgets
No matter what you're looking for or how much you're willing to spend, we're certain you'll find the Boxing Day mattress deal you want in our roundup of the day's best sales...
What are mattress covers made from? Everything you need to know
An easy guide to the different types of mattress covers and how they affect your sleep comfort.
Coop Home Goods Original Pillow review 2024
The Coop Home Goods Original is a crowd-favorite pillow. We explore if it’s worth the praise.
Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Which one should you buy?
If you’re looking for a new mattress, the choice usually comes down to memory foam or hybrid. For the undecided, our guide to memory foam vs hybrid mattresses will help you make sense of it all.
What is lumbar support in a mattress? And can it prevent back pain?
Plus, three ways to increase your lumbar support when sleeping
Hard vs soft mattress: Which is best for general aches and pains?
Just like taco shells, you'll need to consider whether you want your mattress to be hard or soft. Here's when you should go for a firmer or plushier bed to alleviate your aches and pains.
Mattresses sizes: a complete guide and how to choose
Our essential mattress size guide outlines the main US and UK mattress sizes to help you find the right mattress size for you.
How thick should a mattress be? Your guide to picking the right height
Unsure whether to buy a tall or short mattress? Here's how to choose the right mattress thickness for your needs.
What is a hybrid mattress and are they any good?
What does 'hybrid mattress' mean? Is sleeping on one good for you? The answer to those questions and more revealed.
Firm mattresses aren't always best for back pain — here's why, say experts
Do hard beds cure back pain? According to experts, the answer isn't cut-and-dry. Here's what they told us about sleeping on firm mattresses for back pain...
The 7 best hybrid and memory foam mattresses to buy in the Black Friday sales
Looking for a memory foam bed to sink into, or a bouncy hybrid? Shop the best Black Friday mattress deals available now from Emma, Nectar, Purple and more.
As a pro mattress tester, these are my 3 golden rules of Black Friday sales shopping
I'm a mattress tester and deal hunter who's been covering Black Friday sales for 15 years. Here's what you need to know about scoring a winning mattress deal this Black Friday.
