Mattresses and Toppers

Box springs used to be standard under every mattress. Today, many people use platform beds and slatted bases instead, and mattress warranties add to the confusion….

A king size mattress is the largest standard bed most people can buy, and it gives couples plenty of room to spread out. But it’s also…

You spend a third of your life on your mattress, and it collects more than you might think. Sweat, dust, skin flakes, spills and accidents all…

A twin mattress is the smallest standard adult mattress, and it fits in more places than people expect. It works in a kid’s room, a dorm,…

An air mattress is a handy bed for guests, camping trips and moves. It packs small, inflates fast and costs less than a regular mattress. But…

A waterproof mattress protector shields your mattress from spills, sweat and accidents. Vinyl (PVC) is a strong, cheap barrier but it’s noisier and traps more heat….

Quick answer: a heated mattress pad is a thin pad with heating wires that goes on your mattress under the sheet to warm the bed. Choose…

Sources generally rank latex as the coolest topper material, gel-infused memory foam as a middle ground between contouring and breathability and wool as a moisture-wicking, natural…

Quick answer: heavier sleepers usually do best on a medium-firm to firm hybrid or latex hybrid with reinforced pocketed coils and dense foam. Check whether the…

Quick answer: a latex mattress topper is a layer of latex foam placed on top of a mattress to change its feel. Talalay latex is generally…