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Should I buy a Sealy Rosebud given it's a pillowtop?

Hi Susan, With your particular body weights I would recommend a medium tension mattress. Previously, the advice in respect of mattresses for people with backs issues was to opt for a firmer spring, however, recent thinking in this regard and advice is to the contrary, please read http://www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk/time-to-change-your-mattress-244-news.aspx which provides… Read More

How to soften up a brand new mattress quickly

Hi Lois, Thanks for your question. Your main problem regarding return is the fact that you have had it for a considerable time and have not used it in that time. If after actually sleeping on it is still feels firm after a couple of days, you may consider the… Read More

Comparison to the Shire Eco Bed Range?

Hi Heather, I am not able to provide an opinion as to the suitability of the products your have referred to because the published details of the construction and upholstery layers are not specific, particularly in terms of the GSM (grams per square metre) of upholstery. What I can… Read More

Problems with residential home mattress for elderly

Hi Lynda, It is not possible to make a recommendation or provide an opinion on the performance and quality of the majority of products on the market because the manufacturers do not disclose the details of construction and upholstery. Your mum is very light weight and therefore she needs… Read More

Soft mattress for disc and pevic problems

Hi Paul, You are so right; the advice for people with back issues used to be to go for a firm mattress, however, recent advice from the Institute of Chiropractors contradicts that.   Ideally, you need support for your body weight from the spring unit with the… Read More

My mattress is hollowing on both sides

Dear Mr Hopper, As you are no doubt aware, the published details in respect of both the construction and upholstery layers of the Highgrove Sovereign 2000 mattress are vague, making it impossible to provide any form of opinion in respect of the quality or performance. Whilst we are… Read More

Replacing a John Lewis open coil temporary mattress

Hi Jacqueline,   Thanks for your question.   With your body weights I would recommend that you opt for a Medium spring tension to get the right support;   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products… Read More

My memory foam mattress is too warm!

Hi Joanne, When considering a mattress one needs to take into account body weight(s), preferred feel, size required and budget. As we don’t have any of this information, it makes any form of recommendation impossible. We do not sell memory foam products but if you view the products… Read More

Mattresses recommended for adjustable beds

Hi Alan,   Thanks for your question.   None of our pocket sprung mattresses are suitable for adjustable beds and the majority of our latex or hybrid foam products come with toppers, which will move when the adjustable bed is operated.   The only option in… Read More

Respa Elegance 600 equivalent mattress?

Hi Rob,   Thanks for your question.   We struggle with the fact that most retailers don’t fully disclose how they construct, which means we subsequently have nothing to work with or compare to.   This extends to the model you mention as part of the description is “luxury layers… Read More