Cooling Mattresses

It depends. A cool gel memory foam mattress with a high‑density foam layer can keep its shape and lift for around eight years. Lower‑density foams may soften after five to six years. Look for warranties. They're a good sign the brand stands by its gel infusion. Also, rotating your mattress head‑to‑toe every few months can help even out wear. Treat it right and you’re likely to get thousands of sweat‑free sleeps in return.

They each have their place. A gel mattress uses its layer of cooling beads or phase‑change foam to draw heat away, ease pressure points and reduce partner disturbance. A spring mattress has coils that promote airflow through the core, while still offering that bouncy feel.

Then there's a hybrid mattress that's a perfect combination of the two. Pocket springs under a gel‑infused top can give you a bit of bounce, edge support, and that cooling magic!

The answer to this really comes down to your exact needs. For example, whether you’re a hot‑flasher, a back‑sleeper, or a restless turner. However, brands like Silentnight, Hypnos, and Englander generally produce some of the best mattresses for optimising sleep temperature to improve sleep quality.

Yes. Modern cooling mattress technology can take 1 to 2 °C off the top surface compared to a standard mattress. This is usually enough to stop your body from overheating, so you spend less time tossing and turning and more time in deep, restful sleep.

It can, but you have to choose carefully. Thick memory‑foam toppers can trap heat and block the gel layer. Consider breathable mattress toppers made of natural latex, bamboo fibres, or open‑cell foam. These materials can boost air circulation and let the cooling layer do its job, helping your body temperature stay in that sweet spot for a good night’s sleep.