We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, and aside from holidays or the occasional 'nap' on the floor, most of this takes place in a bed at home.
So naturally, you'll want a mattress that provides optimal support and comfort at the end of a long day. But finding the right one isn't a simple process.
You don't always get what you want
Not only did our investigation into mattress pricing reveal the practices companies use to confuse consumers and diminish bargaining powers, our mattress reviews uncover other retailer and manufacturer claims that don't stack up.
Consumers put a lot of faith in salespeople and online retailers to honestly answer questions such as "how firm is it?", "is it supportive?" and "will it feel the same in 12 or 24 months?" Yet the results of our test show that there's often a substantial difference between the mattress you think you're buying and the one that ends up in your house, in a number of cases.
On this page:
- Traditional retailers or mattress-in-a-box?
- Firmness claims are rarely accurate
- Best mattress for a cool night's sleep
- How to find the right bed
- Retailer vs mattress-in-a-box results
- Are cheap mattresses any good?
- Popular mattress myths
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