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Multi tension mattresses for sleepers of different weights?

Morning Maxi, Thanks for getting in touch about split tension and zip and link mattresses. You’re right to seek advice as many people who are buying a new mattress choose, by mistake or misadvice, the wrong spring tension. Spring tensions are based purely on your bodyweights whereas comfort… Read More

Which mattress is the coolest to avoid memory foams heat?

Hi Ravi, Many thanks for your question about the coolest mattress types and fibres. It’s a really good one we get asked a lot! You’re right to point out that memory foam and associated gel foam mattresses, like many of the boxed rolled mattresses, are incredibly heat retentive. Most… Read More

Bensons for beds bespoke mattress sagging and failing?

Hi Jill, Thanks for getting in touch and we’re so sorry to hear you’re having such issues with your Bensons for Beds mattress. It’s never nice when you buy a new mattress and then find out that it’s defective or sagging unduly. Usually, these are rare instances where there’s… Read More

Replacement for Vi-spring bedstead supreme mattress

Hi Phillip, Many thanks for your comment and sorry to hear your Vispring Bedstead Supreme is causing you discomfort. To be honest after 14 years it is done well. Most mattresses last around the 7-12 year mark depending on the quality and how often you turn it. If you… Read More

What’s the size of a single mattress?

Hi Maggie, Many thanks for your question about bed and mattress sizes. A standard UK single mattress is 90cm x 190cm / 3′ x 6’3″ Mattresses all conform to standard sizes regardless of whether they are pocket spring models or memory foam mattresses. Please note… Read More

Vispring Herald Superb replacement mattress alternatives

Hi Mike, Many thanks for your comment asking about Vispring mattress alternatives. It’s great to hear your Vispring Herald has lasted since 1987. A true testament to a quality mattress outlasting cheaper alternatives. The Vispring Herald or Herald Superb is one of Visprings firmer feel mattresses. This means that… Read More

Mattress is hurting my hips and back: whats the best mattress for a decent nights sleep?

Hi Fiona, Many thanks for your email and sorry to hear your mattress is hurting your hips and shoulder during the night. That’s definitely not a good sign. Usually, sore hips and shoulders are a sign of a mattress that is too firm in the comfort… Read More

Mattress colours and depths for bed sheets explained

Hi Elizabeth, Many thanks for your comment asking about mattress depths and colours. It’s a really good one. All of our mattresses are white, along with 99% of all other retail mattresses. Why is this? Why not for example a bright blue mattress? Well its simple,… Read More

Best bed/mattress choice for room rental or Air B&B

Hi Lee, Many thanks for your question about mattresses for short term rental rooms or Air B&B. It’s a really good question which we get asked a lot! If you’re looking for a mattress for a rental room you’re going to need a bed that can accommodate a variety of… Read More

King Size bed base with 2 separate mattresses advice?

Hi Ann, Many thanks for your question about king size bases and what mattress configurations are possible. The quick answer is yes you can have two separate mattresses, known as a zip and link bed, which can then sit on one kingsize mattress base. Zip and link mattresses… Read More