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 Koala, Ecosa and more, compare to brands from bricks and mortar retailers?

Buying guides

Articles

Mattresses to avoid buying if you want a good night's sleep Sweet dreams aren't made of these poor performers in our latest mattress test.

How we test mattresses Testing mattresses is back-breaking work.

5 signs it's time for a new mattress Is your mattress like a cactus? Here's how to tell.

Five mattress myths sprung We separate fact from fiction to reveal which myths you should ignore when shopping for a new mattress.

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

Australia's most reliable mattress brands The mattress brands that best hold up over time, as chosen by the CHOICE members who sleep on them.

Spring, foam and latex mattresses – what we found Many of the claims made by mattress makers and retailers don't match product performance.

How to care for your mattress Top tips to keep your mattress at its supportive best

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

What does thread count mean? Thread count alone won't help you pick the best quality bed sheets.

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Mattresses