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Mohair allergy with mattresses and alternative beds

Hi Peter, Many thanks for your question about mohair fibre mattresses and allergies. We have a really detailed article here on everything you need to know when shopping for a mattress with allergies which maybe of interest. The quick answer is although the fibres are separated individually and then… Read More

How to tell whether to choose a medium or firm mattress?

Hi Fiona,   Thanks for getting in touch with us for mattress buying advice. It can be a confusing a murky world when buying a new bed especially in retail shops where sometimes the staff simply don’t have the knowledge or experience to help. It also doesn’t help that more… Read More

Best mattress Topper for my 23 stone body

Hi David, Many thanks for your question about mattress toppers for heavier sleepers. Mattress toppers are always used to soften the very top comfort layer of a mattress. Ie to add a deeper upholstery layer to sink into thus helping to soften the feel… Read More

Payment/Delivery Options John Ryan By Design

Hi Bob, Thanks for getting in touch about payment methods at John Ryan By Design. Yes of course you can pay on a credit card with us. You can also read more about our terms and details on this page. All of our hand crafted… Read More

Vispring Fursdon vs Visprings Herald Superb? How to compare them?

Hi Mel, Many thanks for your question comparing the Vispring mattress range. Vispring are one of the worlds finest mattress makers who have recently branched out from Europe into the USA and have diversified their mattress range to make more entry level models. The two models you’re… Read More

Washing mattress cover advice?

Hi Maria, Thanks for your question about washing removable mattress covers. We always advise with these covers, which are usually polyester to take care when washing them. We advise you get them dry cleaned to ensure they dont warp with excess heat. When washed in a washing machine they can… Read More

Brooke + Wild Ultima Mattress Reviewed

Hi Anon, Many thanks for your question about the Brooke & Wild Ultima mattress. Also thanks for the kind words about our website on mattresses. We detail absolutely everything we do when making our own custom mattress range and try to uncover what’s inside other manufacturers models so… Read More

Spring count vs spring diameter: Pocket spring detailing in a mattress

Hi Lee, Many thanks for your question about mattress spring diameters. We’re sorry you’re experiencing back pain in bed at night. That’s no fun and usually, an unsuitable mattress ie the wrong spring tension can only make this worse. This is why it’s so… Read More

John Lewis Mattresses Natural Collection Silk 19400 any good?

Hi Max, Many thanks for your question about the quality of John Lewis mattresses. We have written extensively about their models providing pointers, comparisons and answering probably hundreds of questions on John lewis beds over the years in our Ask a question section. We would ask that you… Read More

Making a mattress firmer advice

HI Nat,   Many thanks for your comment about firming up a mattress. All mattresses will settle and therefore soften over time. usually in the first 6 months and then at a far slower rate over the next 5-7 years. Obviously, this depends on the quality of the upholstery, fibres… Read More