Best mattresses, duvets, and pillows named in Good Housekeeping awards – prices start at just £26
THE BEST mattresses, duvets and pillows have been name in the Good Housekeeping awards with prices starting at just £26.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has tested a whopping 385 different products to determine which ones are the best to improve your sleep.
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It comes after a study revealed 48 per cent of people aren't getting the recommended seven to nine hours of shut eye each night.
The GHI tested an astonishing 292 mattresses, ultimately naming the pocket-sprung, temperature-regulating Hypnos Legacy Origins III as the winner with a standout score of 94/100.
This is available to buy online for an eye-watering £1,499.
Alternatively, the Rem-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000 Mattress, which scored 89/100, is perfect for those desperately needing a good night's sleep.
It was crowned Best Value mattress, costing just under £500.
Mattress Toppers drastically improve comfort and an elamant of luxury to your sleep.
The White Company Luxury White Down Topper, filled with plush goose feathers, was rated the highest in quality, earning an impressive score of 93/100.
Shoppers can grab this luxury item for a dicounted price of £210
The GHI focused on budget-friendly choices when deciding which mattress protector takes the top spot.
The Simba Performance Mattress Protector (100/100) - scanning for £99 - got full marks and was named Best for Softness.
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Similarly, the Panda London Bamboo Waterproof Mattress Protector (100,100) - costing just £36 - also scored perfectly because of its waterproof feature.
Having the right pillow is essential for a good night's sleep — and according to GHI, they've found the ultimate one.
They said: "Those who are tired of tossing and turning at night might be interested in this year's recipient of Best Cooling Pillow, Luff Sleep The Mayfair Cooling Gel Pillow."
This product earned the highest pillow rating of the year, scoring an impressive 96/100.
However, with it costing around £70, shoppers may want to go for the cheaper Slumberdown Climate Control Firmer Pillows (2 pack).
This product still received a respectable score of 87/100 and is priced at just £26.
With summer's heat setting in, having the right duvet will help prevent overheating during the night.
The GHI chose the Simba Summer Hybrid Duvet - priced at £129 - as their top pick for the summer with a high score of 98/100.
It comes after an expert revealed how to get a good night's sleep during a heatwave - and the answer is not sleeping naked.
And more than half of campers say the sounds of the outdoors help them get a better night's sleep than if they were in their own bed.
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