Mattress tests, tips and guides for Australians

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Mattresses

When it comes to getting your beauty sleep you want a mattress that's not too hard, not too soft, but just right.

Review and compare

Mattress reviews How do the online bed-in-a-box mattresses from Sleeping Duck, Koala and more compare to brands including Sealy and A.H. Beard from bricks-and-mortar retailers?

Buying guides

How to choose the right mattress Whether you're after firm, soft or medium support, your mattress can go a long way towards helping you get a good night's sleep.

How to buy the right mattress topper for a good night's sleep Memory foam or latex? Duck down or polyester? We help you choose the best mattress topper for your body, bed and budget.

Articles

Is Aldi's mattress-in-a-box worth buying? These bargain beds are up for grabs in Aldi's 'Special Buy' sale on Saturday 12 April, but should you get one?

Koala vs Ikea: Which mattress should you get? We compare price, range, firmness, warranty, delivery and exchange options.

Sleeping Duck, Ecosa and Tempur among Australia's most reliable mattress brands, says CHOICE research A new mattress can set you back thousands, so how do you choose something that will last? We reveal which brands came out on top in our recent reliability survey.

The mattresses to avoid buying Don't wake up on the wrong side of the bed – give these mattresses a miss and spring for something better.

Best mattresses for hot sleepers These mattresses will help you keep your cool at night.

Should you buy an Ikea mattress? The pros and cons, plus the best Ikea mattresses we've tested.

6 surprising things we found in our recent mattress reviews CHOICE experts uncover some truths to help you find the mattress of your dreams.

Foam vs spring mattresses We get to the core of each mattress type to help you find the best bed.

5 mattress myths debunked We cut through the sales spin to help you shop (and sleep) better.

Best mattresses under $500 Our experts share how to get the best deal and reveal the highest-rating options under $500 and $1000 from our tests.

5 mattress shopping mistakes you never want to make Beware these common bed blunders that can cost you both money and sleep.

How to dispose of your mattress and pillow Find out how you can get rid of these bulky items and plump up your environmental credentials while you do it.

Cotton vs bamboo: Which is best for bed sheets? Experts discuss the pros and cons of these two popular bedding fabrics.

What does thread count mean? A high thread count isn't as important as it seems.

How to kit out a bedroom for less Our tips for setting up for sweet dreams, plus the affordable products that top our tests.

5 ways to get better sleep Rest easy and get the sleep of dreams with these expert tips.

Theracare Home called out for misleading sales tactics An 80-year-old woman who was cold-called by the business thought she had agreed to a health assessment, but it turned out to be a sales visit.

How to clean your mattress Our general cleaning and maintenance tips that can extend the life of your mattress.

5 signs it's time for a new mattress From sagging to smell to partner complaints, here's how to tell your bed's going bad.

Electric bed retailer Revitalife using 'sleep survey' as sales tool The company claims its expensive adjustable beds help older Australians sleep better, but the evidence is thin.

How we test mattresses Find out how our experts examine mattress firmness, softness, long-term durability and more in our labs.

Sleep rip-offs to avoid this winter $4000+ mattress beaten by $500 mattress in lab tests.

Investigating the shady mattress industry Manufacturers and retailers make buying a mattress the stuff of nightmares.

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Mattresses