Mattresses and Bedding
Mattresses and Bedding advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Mattresses and Bedding
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Simba Hybrid Original mattress review 2025 – tried and tested
Is Simba's original mattress worth the hype? Our Simba Hybrid Original mattress review puts this bestseller through its paces to uncover the truth
By Linda Clayton
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What is a hybrid mattress – sleep experts explain all
We explain what a hybrid mattress is and weigh up the pros and cons to help you decide if it's the right type of mattress for you
By Zoë Phillimore
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Brook + Wilde Ultima mattress review – a 5-star mattress that delivers hotel luxury at home
Our Brook + Wilde Ultima mattress review puts this luxury mattress through its paces to see if it's it's worth the investment
By Ellen Finch
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Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress review – tried and tested
Our Sealy Newton Posturepedic mattress review puts the mattress designed in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Advisory Board to the test, and finds out if it can ease our tester's back pain
By Rachel Tompkins
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The best filling for a pillow revealed – and there's something for every sleeper at all budgets
Time to upgrade the flat old pillow you've been using and enjoy comfy support
By Zoë Phillimore
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A mattress that's more-sustainable-than-most, and offers great comfort
Hypnos mattresses have graced royal residences, Soho Houses, and Premier Inn hotels – now our Hypnos Select Pillow Top mattress review gives this more-sustainable-than-most mattress the Ideal Home seal of approval
By Amy Lockwood
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Tempur Sensation mattress review – I usually avoid memory foam, this mattress just made me change my mind
If your partner tends to toss and turn at night, then this motion-isolating mattress could be the formula for a better night's sleep. We put the original memory foam mattress to the test
By Amy Lockwood
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Emma Original mattress review – affordable, cushioning, and brilliant for motion isolation
Tested by sleep experts, our Emma Original mattress review puts this affordable bestseller through its paces to see if it really offers a good night's sleep
By Molly Cleary
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7 things I wish I knew before buying a duvet - as a sleep writer these are the tips I always give my friends
Learn from my mistakes and get your duvet purchase right the first time
By Zoë Phillimore
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Emma Premium mattress review – a decent mattress, but lacks breathability
Our Emma Premium mattress review puts the brand's hybrid memory foam and pocket spring mattress through its paces to see if it lives up to the hype
By Molly Cleary
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We review the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress to see if its heat-regulating technology lives up to its name
Our Emma Luxe Cooling mattress review has convinced us this is the best Emma mattress you can invest in, regardless of whether you're a hot sleeper or not
By Molly Cleary
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How to get urine stains out of a mattress – accidents happen, here’s how to fix them, fast
Everything you need to know, including step-by-step instructions and our expert's go-to cleaning products
By Zoë Phillimore
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Which Simba mattress is best? I tested out the Simba Hybrid Pro and gave it full marks
I put the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress to the test to see if this is the best Simba mattress you can buy. *Spoiler alert* I think it just might be
By Rachael Penn
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I tested the eveSleep Wunderflip Lighter Hybrid Mattress to see how it compared to the competition
Our eveSleep Wunderflip Lighter Hybrid Mattress review puts this clever flippable design through its paces
By Rachel Tompkins
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Is there fibreglass in UK mattresses? Everything you need to know
You shouldn't need to compromise a good night's sleep for it
By Amy Lockwood
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How to clean a mattress with baking soda – a step-by-step guide from cleaning experts
Is it just a waste of time?
By Amy Lockwood
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Can you recycle pillows? These are the best ways to dispose of an old pillow
There are a number of different ways to give your old pillows a second life...
By Ellis Cochrane
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I slept on this budget Dreams mattress for a month – at £349 for a double, I think it combines comfort and affordability
Our Dreams Workshop Follows Traditional Spring Mattress review puts this affordable mattress to the test to see if you can really get comfort at a low price (*spoiler alert* it seems that you can)
By Rachel Tompkins
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Can a mattress topper save you money and revive an old mattress? We asked the experts
Deciding whether to buy a new mattress or opt for a mattress topper instead? Here's everything you need to know in the mattress topper vs new mattress debate
By Lauren Bradbury
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Is an expensive mattress topper really worth it? This is what you need to know before investing
It’s possible to fork out hundreds of pounds on a luxury mattress topper, but could your money be better spent?
By Amy Cutmore
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Emma Premium Pillow review – tried and tested
Our Emma Premium Pillow review tests out the brand's height-adjustable pillow to see whether it lives up to its name and can justify its hefty price tag
By Richard Jones
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Dunelm wants your old bedding – the new online takeback scheme means you can easily recycle your home textiles with free shipping
The homeware brand partners with The Salvation Army to launch an online takeback scheme for all of your unwanted home textiles
By Sara Hesikova
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The futon vs. mattress debate that has social media tossing and turning
Would you ditch a mattress for this traditional Japanese sleeping practice? Experts weigh in on the futon vs. mattress debate that has social media users losing sleep
By Jullia Joson
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Hybrid mattress vs memory foam - what’s the difference, and which one is better?
Our sleep experts weigh in on the hybrid mattress vs memory foam debate
By Lauren Bradbury
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Behind the scenes at a mattress maker – we take a tour of the Harrison Spinks farm in Yorkshire
Jo and Gary McPartland show us around their burgeoning business
By Heather Young
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Is the new bed rotting trend ruining your mattress?
Experts warn that the TikTok 'bed rotting' phenomenon presented as a means of self-care could actually damage your mattress
By Sara Hesikova
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Experts reveal the best time of year to buy a mattress, plus when to shop for other homeware savings
Start marking up your calendar now, experts reveal this is the best time to buy a mattress, new furniture, a home appliance, and even a new home!
By Rebecca Knight