10 Best Mattress Pads, Tested by Bedding Experts
Extend the life of your mattress with one of these comfy picks.

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A comfortable bed is key to a good night's rest, but buying a new mattress or a topper can be a big commitment, especially if you don't plan on staying too long in one place, whether you're in college or planning to move out after your lease ends. While there are lots of options to choose from, you'll want one that's durable and easy to clean (not to mention make your mattress a comfier spot to snooze!).
At the Good Housekeeping Institute, we test all types of bedding — including mattress pads. Whether it's lofty pillows, smooth sheets, fluffy comforters or supportive mattresses, we've evaluated it all throughout the decades, both in our Textiles Lab using specialized equipment and at home with dozens of consumer testers. After analyzing over 450 data points, we've rounded up the best mattress pads, including award-winning top performers, styles with innovative features and pads that have tons of rave online reviews.
Our top picks:
Before diving into our reviews, take note that a mattress pad can be a simple and effective way to add much-needed plush comfort to your bed. Mattress pads are easy to set up: just slide one on like a fitted sheet. You usually won't have to upgrade to deep pocket sheets with a pad, either, which isn't the case with some thick mattress toppers.
After checking our our recommendations, keep reading to learn more about how we test mattress pads and what to look for while shopping for one.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
Grace Wu (she/her) is a product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data. Prior to starting at Good Housekeeping in 2022, she earned a master of engineering in materials science and engineering and a bachelor of science in fiber science from Cornell University. While earning her degrees, Grace worked in research laboratories for smart textiles and nanotechnology and held internships at Open Style Lab and Rent the Runway.


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