Hi Lise.

The scandalous thing is, is that it really does not need to be confusing at all.

With more than 4000 or so different mattress models out there, coupled with precious little information on the differences between them, along with pseudo and nonsensical terms for simple components it is no small wonder that you and everyone else just ends up sticking a pin in a list and hope upon hope for the best.

There are only two basics that you need to know: The Spring Support: The Fillings: There are only 2 basic spring supports – Open Coil / Pocket Springs There are about 10 basic fillings used in a mattress – Polyester / Wool / Cotton / Foams inc Latex / hairs and natural fibres.

So what can be causing the confusion?

Considering there are well over 100 manufacturers, each vying for a piece of the hugely profitable mattress pie they will be introducing trademarked names for the components they [and only they] will be using.

Harrisons use their Revolution Spring System, Sealy use their Posturetech spring system, Silentnight use their Miracoil Spring System, Somnus use their Sensa Pocket Spring System, and so on and on ..

and on!

Not content with this, you are also being confused as to what fillings are the best.

Is wool from The Shetland Isles viably better than plain old British Fleece Wool?

Is polyester better than foam?

Is memory foam better than synthetic latex etc One hundred or so manufacturers will be telling you that their products are the best.

Unless you know a few of the basics you will have no idea on which course of questioning to pursue.

I hope that you have found what we say on this site gives you the confidence to question what it is you are being asked to hand over your money for.

Our new site [launching very shortly] contains twice as much info as this one does and hopefully it will make your choices so much easier.

As for your requirements for guest house operations.

I would say that The Origins Pocket Reflex will be your best choice.

	Origins Reflex
1	750gsm Very soft Polyester
2	One inch reflex foam layer
3	270gsm Polyester
4	One inch reflex foam layer
5	1000 Spun Bond Pocket Springs

Use that particular model as a starting point and as a means of comparison to all others in that particular price range.

If you have any further questions please give the office a call on 0161 437 4419

John and Ryan.