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Back pain in mornings require new mattress

Hi Adrian   Thanks for your enquiry. You have certainly done your research and the detail you have provided is really helpful so thanks for that. A topper will never firm up a mattress, only soften the comfort later it so we can remove this worry from your search. Read More

Dreams Zen too firm?

Hi Robert,   Thanks for your question.   Given your body weights and the fact that, in your case your height means that this is spread over a greater area and that your wife finds the firmer mattress comfortable, a combination or split tension mattress is likely to provide… Read More

Replacing Ikea mattresses

Hi Zahra, If you are looking for a pocket sprung latex mattress, please view our Origins Pocket Latex 1500, which currently retails at £820 for a double (Aug 2018) This mattress is one sided and has a softer top layer and provides an overall medium feel, but can be… Read More

Comparisons to Vi Spring models?

Hi Anne, All of the mattresses you refer to are made exclusively for John Lewis by either Vi-Spring or in the case of the Natural Collection, Harrisons. Unfortunately, unlike Vi-Spring models made for general sale in furniture stores, the two you have detailed do not come with any specific… Read More

Hypnos mattress dipping

Hi Sheila, Mattresses are subject to a certain level settlement and we would suggest that you ask the retailer to advise on the tolerance applicable to your particular mattress. Once you have this information, you will be able to ascertain if what you have is natural settlement or… Read More

Replacement for Millbrook mattress

Hi Jennifer, Unfortunately, aside from the spring count, there is very little information available regarding the fillings on your Millbrook mattress making any comparisons impossible. I would suggest that you take a look at our Artisan range, which contains natural materials such as wool, horsehair, horsetail and cotton together… Read More

Ziplink mattresses on one base

Hi Thomas, there is no issue with placing such mattresses on a sprung base save for the fact that it may effect the feel of the mattresses making them appear softer. This can be remedied by placing board between the base and the mattresses if required. I hope that… Read More

What should I use to cover a memory foam mattress with?

Hi Colin, Memory foam is the most heat retentive of all mattress materials. This is because it relies on heat to mould to the sleeper. In my experience even a really thick protector won’t stop the heat issue much, even if it does it would then impact the… Read More

What mattress for two year old?

Hi Jade,   Thanks for your question.   Buying a mattress for a child of such a young age is difficult, not least because over the next few years there may be a variance in weight and one presumes that you are looking to purchase a mattress with some degree… Read More

Very lightweight person – mattress help required

Hi Gill,   Thanks for your question.   Given the weight differential of 5 stone, the best option is a split tension Soft and Medium, which will enable each half to be customised to suit the required feel and provide the support and comfort for each person suited to… Read More