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Mattress topper FAQ
What is a mattress topper?
A mattress topper sits over your mattress to add support and comfort. It can be made of different materials including foam, latex, down, feathers, wool and polyester. It can prolong the life of a tired mattress by taking pressure off its springs, and often costs far less than buying a new mattress.
What is the best mattress topper for back pain?
A firmer mattress topper, like the Simba Hybrid or Emma Diamond Degree will probably be best: the Easy Sleep Guide’s Penny Albright says that if you have back pain, you may have to sacrifice some comfort for support.
“It is recommended that people with back pain should sleep on something firm,” she says. “Products that are too soft can worsen already existing back pain and cause pressure points in other parts of your body. While you feel like you might be uncomfortable sleeping on a firmer topper, it could help your back pain in the long run.”
Sleep expert Nicole Eichelberger points out that this can go both ways. “A mattress topper that is too firm may not provide enough cushioning and may be uncomfortable for some people. It is important to find a mattress topper that provides the right balance of support and comfort for your individual needs.”
How do you clean a mattress topper?
Lots of mattress toppers these days have covers which can go straight in the washing machine. Alternatively, water and white vinegar in a spray bottle is a great disinfectant spray to clean a mattress topper, combined with a cloth to gently wipe down. For stains, try using baking soda mixed with water, or trusty Vanish.
How do you stop a mattress topper from sliding?
The vast majority of mattress toppers come with elasticated straps which loop under the mattress at each corner. Not all, though – including the Emma mattress at the top of this list, which relies on a grippy bottom. If you’re still struggling, try a tightly fitted sheet to secure it in place.
Which mattress toppers are made from sustainable materials?
Simba prides itself on its sustainability by using all biodegradable, renewable or recyclable materials for its mattress toppers which are made in zero waste factories in the UK. More specifically, the mattress topper in the above review is made from biodegradable, organic latex, recyclable springs and recycled hollow fibres.
If you want a sustainable mattress, the materials to look for are latex instead of foam, wool instead of polyfibre, and overall a high percentage of organic and natural ingredients.
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