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

Buying guides

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.

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.

Articles

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

Is Aldi's mattress-in-a-box worth buying? These bargain beds are up for grabs in Aldi's 'Special Buy' sale on Wednesday 2 August, but should you get one?

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

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

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

Best mattresses under $1100 How to save money on buying a new mattress – plus the cheaper options we recommend.

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

What does thread count mean? There's more to finding good quality sheets than thread count alone.

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.

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

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.

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 and care for your mattress We show you how to keep your mattress clean and remove stains when accidents happen.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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