Review updated on May 11, 2021

Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress review

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Should I buy an Ikea Mattress?

Ikea mattresses are always a popular choice with customers, probably because the stores are so ubiquitous and easy to access. Whilst they offer a lot of budget options, you should be aware that the cheaper Ikea mattresses are probably only suitable for spare rooms and occasional use. You won’t get the quality available with the other ‘bed in a box’ brands with the thinner options.

Ikea Hoevag pocket sprung mattress layer details
Ikea Hoevag pocket sprung mattress layer details

Ikea’s more expensive mattresses do offer good quality and tend to score highly with customers for back support in particular. They are rated as much firmer than other brands, which is obviously a matter of preference.

A consistent issue, however, is that Ikea mattresses tend to sag in the middle far more quickly than many of the newer brands. If you want to buy an Ikea mattress, we’d recommend the Hidrasund, Morgedal and Hovag as the best options.

Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress Reviews

Various magazines and newspapers have conducted a Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress review and in general, the Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress gets extremely positive reviews from customers.

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The Independent named the Ikea Hidrasund one of its best mattresses of 2020, saying: You’ll notice a difference as soon as you lie on it and that goes for all body shapes and sizes. The pocket-sprung mattress also has an extra layer of mini pocket springs, oodles of natural fillings including wool, latex and coconut fibre, plus a layer of natural latex. This combination is highly supportive, including on your key pressure points, but it’s also soft and snug, as well as breathable.

The Independent

T3 included the Ikea Morgedal in their best mattresses of 2020 collection: Ikea’s mattress is exactly what you’d expect from a big lump of foam, comfortable and fairly immune to the movements of your partner.

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Real Homes rated the Ikea Hovag mattress highly: Breaking news:the Ikea Hovag mattress is suddenly being celebrated as the best budget mattress you could ever buy. In fact, it might just be the best mattress you'll ever buy, period.

Real Homes

We have always avoided mattresses with any memory foam component but this was the most comfortable one we tried in-store and decided to take a departure from our usual choice of pocket sprung (we move around a lot and but mattresses more frequently than is perhaps typical). It is firm enough for our preference and whilst it does retain a bit of heat, the addition of a cooling mattress pad makes it super comfortable during these warmer months and we are very pleased with our choice. (June 2020)

Ikea Customer

This mattress replaced one that cost me 3 times as much but never gave me the good sleep this one has! (April 2020)

Ikea Customer

At 6'4 and 17 stone I'm quite a big lad. For this reason I have always liked firm mattresses. Anything less than very firm just doesn't support me and I tend to get lower backache. Our previous mattress was very firm when new but became very soft in only three years. The Hidrasund in firm is perfect for me. I'd say it is 8/10 firm. My much smaller and lighter wife really likes it too. I had a mountaineering accident earlier in the year and broke a few ribs and have had a bad back since, made worse by my old soft mattress and the new Hidrasund really feels like it will help me recover. (June 2019)

Ikea Customer

I have had this mattress a little while now and I am delighted with it. It is excellent value and superbly comfortable. I am amazed because it has replaced a much more expensive mattress and is far better. I would recommend it to anyone because it should not be overlooked. It is very comfortable and well made.(February 2020)

Ikea Customer

This is the best mattress I have slept on. I have backaches if I sleep on soft mattress. So I always buy a firm mattress. It's quite firm and soft at the same time. It is the right thickness so it does not sink in with body weight, as me and wife weigh 17 stone. We have been using it for few months now. Even our parents who are in late 60's loved it. Great value for the price. (March 2020)

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Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress prices & sizes

Looking to save money on a Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress? Below are the latest prices and available sizes from popular retailers.

Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress - EU Double
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£110.00
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£90.00
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Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress - UK Double
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£99.00
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Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress - UK Single
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£85.00
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Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress - UK Small Single
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Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress - UK Small Single
£85.00
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Ikea Mattress layers in detail‍

Ikea make a range of all foam and spring mattresses. Let’s look at each one in more detail.

Layer & construction details
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Cover

Easy to clean removable cover

Top Layer

Resilient foam layer

Firmness, Comfort & Support

It's important to make sure that you choose the right firmness and support for your needs when you pick a mattress. Our handy bullet points below condense the important information.
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  • Ikea’s cheaper mattresses are mainly suitable for spare rooms or occasional use, as they are fairly thin.
  • The sprung mattresses are good at relieving pressure points around the shoulders and back.
  • Ikea mattresses are regularly rated as much firmer than other comparable brands.
  • A consistent complaint is that the Ikea mattresses do not last as long as other brands and are prone to sagging in the middle.

Ikea Mattress Discount Codes & Deals

Ikea rarely offer voucher codes offering discounts on their mattresses due to their low price point. However there are occasionally price discounts as well as Family Card savings to be made. Below are the current offers available through Ikea.

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Recommended Products by Ikea

Ikea are a complete home furnishings store, selling everything from furniture through to pots and pans. Below is a selection of popular products from Ikea.

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Other benefits of buying a Ikea Mattress

Shipping

Delivery costs of around £35 or free to pick up in store.

Trial Period

90 day exchange policy

Warranty

25-year guarantee

Payment

Credit / debit card or up to 12 months interest free credit.

Ikea Mattress FAQ's

From delivery to returns and refunds, here are the most frequently asked questions from customers about Ikea mattresses.

Trial & Guarantee
How does Ikea’s 90 days exchange policy work?
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Should you decide that your Ikea mattress isn’t suitable, after sleeping on it for a month, you can bring it back to Ikea and exchange it for a new one.

How does Ikea’s 25-year guarantee work?
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The 25-year guarantee starts from the date of purchase, or delivery date if later. You must keep your receipt or email confirmation as proof of purchase. The guarantee covers defects in material and workmanship but does not cover normal wear and tear.

Delivery
What are Ikea’s delivery costs?
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Ikea charge £39 for mattress deliveries. 

How long does Ikea’s delivery take?
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Your local store may be able to offer next day delivery, but Ikea aim to deliver all items within 14 days.

Take to bedroom?
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Can Ikea collect my old mattress?
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Ikea can collect your old mattress and take it away.

Receiving your mattress
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Returns & refunds
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About the mattress
How can I wash the Ikea mattress?
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You cannot wash the Ikea mattresses, but you can use a gentle upholstery shampoo to clean off marks.

What base should I put my Ikea mattress on?
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Ikea recommend that you use their mattresses with their range of bed frames.

Author

Richard Plumridge

Richard is passionate about helping people get a better night's sleep. As someone who has struggled with sleep and spent a lot of time researching the perfect mattress, Richard has built an in depth understanding of the merits of each mattress brand and what to look for to help you find your perfect sleep.

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