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Bed slats have dislodged and springs sticking out of mattress

Hi Jane,   Thanks for your question.   We do not recommend pillow top mattresses for the reasons detailed on our site. Once the fabric compresses, which regularly does so very quickly, there is nothing you can do to salvage the mattress… Read More

What outlet mattresses do you have discounted?

Hi Carolyn, Many thanks for your question about discounts or clearance mattresses. Without knowing your body weight(s), preferred feel and budget it is difficult to provide any advice. We would need to know your bodyweight, sleeping position and comfort preference. We have a speedy guide here to get you… Read More

Is this ebay bed any good?

Hi Penny, Unfortunately the link did not work so I could not view the product you were referring to. Having said that, the way in which most manufacturers get that number of springs in a mattress is by utilising a row of normal springs surrounded by additional rows of mini… Read More

How to avoid condensation with a mattress and base

Hi Judie, Thank you for your enquiry on our website. We advise the placing of MDF or Plywood sheeting on a base if the space between the slats is 3 inches or more because the mattress will settle into these gaps and the mattress will feel lumpy, this will… Read More

We are thinking of buying a skye storage bed from made.com

Hi Lynda,   Thank you for your question.   The first thing I would say is that it is impossible to advise whether we have or even if there any other products on the market which are of similar construction and feel as the Harrison’s products. This is because they… Read More

Is a mattress topper really essential?

Hi Peter,   Thanks for your question and I am sorry that some of the postings have caused you some confusion.   We would always recommend simply using a mattress protector to begin with in order to protect the mattress.   We would then recommend only using… Read More

What is the Eve mattress actually like?

Hi Elle, Thanks for your question on the Eve mattress to which you raise some interesting points of question. Let’s see if we can help. The issue with a lot of mattress brands is that they don’t tell you exactly what’s in them. This causes real… Read More

Advise on an alternative to the Bed Tailor Tranquility

Hi Cath, Thanks for your enquiry. Many people are swayed by the suggestion that a mattress has a greater number of springs in fact, the higher spring count in some ways is a red herring as 1000 springs are usually sufficient to provide enough support for the average body weight… Read More

What's the difference between latexco and graphite latex?

Hi Romina,   The latex we use is 100% natural pure latex and has a thin outer layer of graphite latex to conform to fire retardancy regulations.   The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1989, 1993 and 2010) are very detailed and can be quite confusing… Read More

What firmness should I have in my mattress?

Hi Carl, With your body weight, I would suggest that you opt for a medium spring tension in a mattress. There is no need to purchase a topper at this stage, what I would advise is that you sleep on your new mattress for at least 14 nights before deciding… Read More