Picking out your perfect mattress is one of the most important decisions you can make for your home — after all, it’s the key to a good night’s sleep — but the amount of options when you shop can make it seem like an impossible task. Between navigating the wide range of materials and marketing lingo, sorting through all of the sizes and specs and figuring out how much you should spend, it can be downright exhausting.
Fortunately, the bedding pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Textiles Lab extensively test to find the best mattress for every type of sleeper. We research the brands and features, have both analysts and consumer testers review the mattresses firsthand and run proprietary surveys with our tester panel to get long-term feedback on the models they already own. After evaluating hundreds of models over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to shop for your ideal mattress. Before you dive in, keep in mind: There isn’t one best mattress that’ll work for everyone. It’s important to consider your personal needs when you shop.