Lidl drops budget mattress topper designed for both comfort and pressure relief - rivalling some of the best affordable sleep brands
If you've been looking for a new mattress topper, you're in luck. Lidl has quietly started selling a super affordable luxury mattress topper - and it's a fraction of the price of other retailers.
The Silentnight memory foam pressure relieving topper is a thick mattress topper designed to improve comfort at night and help to relieve pressure on tired joints.
It's 2.5cm thick, has elasticated corners for an easy fit and has a removable, machine washable cover.
If you can't afford a new mattress right now or are waiting until the sales later in the year, this is a great alternative that can provide temporary comfort as it costs just £49.99.
This is significantly cheaper than it's being sold elsewhere, including at Tesco, where it's £65 and Amazon (£80)
While the majority of mattress toppers can't replace the benefits you will get with a new mattress, they can provide you with some relief - particularly if they contain supportive materials such as memory foam.
If you happen to have missed out on picking one up from your local Lidl or prefer to shop online, these are four alternatives to consider for a comfier night's sleep.
Is a mattress topper worth it?
There are lots of reasons to consider a mattress topper. If you want to extend the life of an old mattress on a budget, if you need extra support, warmth or comfort at night or even if your mattress is too firm - a topper can help with that.
However, if you're shopping on a budget, it's harder to find a good mattress topper and you run the risk of spending money on a product that doesn't work.
While you can get a semi-decent topper for around £50 to £60, you could also spend upwards of £250 on a premium one with the best materials
If you don't have that much to spend though, keep an eye out for thick toppers with supportive materials that won't go flat.
The important thing to remember is a mattress topper won't work miracles on a bad mattress, it simply offers a layer of additional support and ost beds will benefit from that.
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