Just like using a mattress topper on any kind of mattress, adding a mattress topper to an air mattress can make it softer and more comfortable. Some air mattresses can feel too flat and firm when they are fully inflated, so a mattress topper adds that missing softness. Others may find an air mattress doesn’t provide the right kind of support, so a mattress topper can add that targeted cushioning. Double-sided carpet tape is a common solution for holding carpets to the floor to keep them from slipping. It can also be used to hold a mattress topper in position. Using carpet tape along the edges, between the air mattress and topper, will keep them fixed in position. Whether you opt for a cooling mattress topper or protector, we'd recommend looking for natural materials like wool and cotton. These are particularly useful for adding breathability to a synthetic or memory foam mattress and are generally the more eco-friendly option compared with synthetic mattress toppers. FAQs Do cooling mattress toppers really work?

The 7cm Simba Hybrid mattress topper is made of both springs and foam and could be a good choice for hot sleepers due to the combination of materials facilitating optimal coolness, comfort and support. The Lucid 2-Inch Ventilated Memory Foam is constructed from 2-inch premium grade memory foam material with the highest industry standards.

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Add a cooling mattress topper. Adding one of the best cooling mattress toppers to your mattress can definitely help if you have a synthetic mattress and feel like the heat is being reflected towards you from your mattress' surface. Some toppers, including the Panda topper and John Lewis Soft Touch options featured below, come with corner straps that help hold them in place on the mattress. If you’re concerned about your topper slipping about (which can be a common problem), look out for one with these straps. This mattress topper is also manufactured according to the stringent standards of CertiPUS-US and integrated with numerous eco-friendly components. You can enjoy a good night’s sleep while knowing that your airbed topper isn’t negatively affecting the planet! A cooling mattress topper can be especially useful to add to a memory foam mattress during the summer. By design memory foam is reactive to heat, moulding around the body as it warms up to offer cushioning support. However, in a heatwave, that cocooning 'hug' can get all too hot, and one of the best cooling mattress toppers will add a welcome barrier or 'breaker' to allow air in and cool things down. How can I make my bed colder?

Many of the more common complaints about air mattresses, especially cheaper ones, are the noises they sometimes make when a person moves around on them.If your mattress seems to lose air frequently, you may want to consider replacing the valve. Take a look at our guide to air bed valve replacement for more information. How to Choose a Mattress Topper for an Air Mattress This model is specifically designed to be 1 inch shorter on all four sides than standard industry sizes. This guarantees that bed sheets fit both the air mattress and the topper perfectly. Even the very best cooling mattress toppers aren't going to actively cool down your sleep surface and make it feel like climbing into a fridge – and who hasn't considered that solution on a far-too-hot night mid-heatwave?! (NB. This definitely isn't recommended).