RESTFUL SLEEP: Toppers can rejuvenate old mattresses and help ease aches and pains (Image: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty)

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If your social media feeds seem to be full of soft, squishy mattresses that resemble giant marshmallows, then you're not imagining it. 'Cloud' mattress toppers have become the latest bedroom upgrade, with people extoling the virtues of the plump quilted layers, which can cost under £25.

The attraction is pretty apparent: they offer a soft, sink-in sensation without the expense of a brand new mattress. Toppers can be practical as well as luxurious, helping to relieve pressure on hips and shoulders, or softening an overly firm mattress.

⭐ Amazon has numerous options, but their bestseller is Niagara Sleep Solution's Bamboo Viscose Mattress Topper. It's down to £24.64 for a double and is ultra-soft, breathable, moisture-wicking and cool to sleep on. It can also be popped in the washing machine, unlike many others.