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Frances Daniels

Do mattress toppers actually work or are they a waste of money?

Woman lifting a mattress topper off bed.

Mattress toppers are designed to boost the comfort and performance of your current mattress, rebooting your sleep without having to splurge on a brand new bed. But do bed toppers actually work, and are they worth buying?

Even the very best mattress for your body and sleep needs can have a few issues — perhaps it could be a tad firmer, plusher, or cooler, for example. Different mattress toppers are designed to fix different problems, but there's been some debate about whether they actually serve their purpose or are an added extra that you simply don't need. 

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