Has anyone here tried a memory foam mattress topper? Pros/Cons?

I'm thinking of giving one a go, instead of of coughing up £££ for a new mattress. I'll be getting a new mattress eventually, but it's too much money to consider, right now.

I've got a memory foam mattress now - had it for about 18mths - takes a bit of getting use to as you can feel a little hotter at night. Previously had a water bed which was bliss but too much maintenance You can get various firmness of memory foam so make sure you pick one suitable for you. Mine cost around £300.

You spend at least 25% of your life in bed, don't scrimp.

It isn't scrimping - I'm just skint atm

I didn't mean to imply that you were.

I only have a memory foam pillow so far (moving around too much) and it is one of the best things I've ever bought.

I got a new mattress last year, but didn't go for the memory foam option at the time. Saw a fairly cheap memory foam mattress topper in one of those cheap stores (B&M or InStore) and it makes so much difference to a good night's sleep. Highly recommend getting one as it does iron out those little lumps and bumps - even on my new mattress, though it was only a budget bed that I bought as I'm renting so will have to leave it behind.

Go for it, it'll make a huge difference to your night's sleep. Only thing I'd say is try and find one with corner fastening straps to secure it - if you're a figdeter in your sleep you might find it moves and wanders about a bit otherwise!

I had a memory foam mattress before my split with my wife, had to leave it and since been sleeping terribly (it was specific back problems I got the memory foam one for).
I've never heard of mattress toppers until this thread.
I'm going to investigate now.
Thanks, Spreadie!

Mark

Mark, as I said, have a look in B&M or Home Bargains - they do a double bed size memory foam mattress topper for about £25 to £30. Well worth every penny for a sound sleep.

Is that all? I thought I was looking at £100 for a decent topper. Which is a sight better than £800 for a decent mattress.

There's a bedding place near to my work I think I'll check out tomorrow.
In fact, gonna look at their website now. (8+)

Mark

It seems Spreadie was nearer the mark with his estimate, sadly.
http://m.dreams.co.uk/bedding/mattress-toppers/

Mark

Sorry about the mobile site link in that last post, it's all it'll let me do on the iPad.

Mark

Did you try google shopping? There were prices much lower than that.

I confess, I did not.

Mark

Homebase does one for £70 which is secured at the corners. (8+)
That's a good starting place considering there's a store just up the road from me.

Mark