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Bensons Staples Utopia mattress causing back pain

Hi Chris, We’re sorry to hear that you’re struggling so much with your Bensons for beds mattress. There is nothing worse than a poor nights sleep. Followed by the overheating of the Tempur mattress it sounds like you’ve had a really rough time with finding the… Read More

Bed base suitability for a 1500 pocket sprung mattress

Hi Joan, Many thanks for your questions about mattress suitability for different bed bases. All of our hand made mattresses are suitable for all bases including entry-level slatted mattress bases. We just ask that you check the slats have gaps of no wider than 2inches between the wooden or… Read More

Replacement for a dipping Hypnos mattress

Hi Claire, Thanks for getting in touch and sorry to hear you’re struggling with a dipping Hypnos mattress. We know all too well in our experience that a dipping mattress means a disturbed and awkward night lying awake! It’s strange that the mattress is 5cm shorter than… Read More

Alternative to Simba mattress

Hi Sarah, Many thanks for your question about alternatives to the Simba foam boxed mattress. We often get asked about these new rolled memory foam mattresses with people having issues with them after a few weeks. In fact, the Guardian exposed a worrying trend with Simbas mattress… Read More

Oak Furniture Land Mattress Fail: whats a better alternative?

Hi Robert, Thanks for getting in touch with us about your failed Oak Furniture Land Mattress. It’s a real pain when you end up with a sagging mattress that causes endless nights sleep. Firstly with your slats ideally they should be no more than 2″ apart as the… Read More

Shipping a John Ryan Mattress to Switzerland

Hi Gianni, Thanks for your question on international shipping of our hand made in the UK mattresses. We don’t directly ship to countries outside of the UK however, we can deliver to a port or forwarding courier address here in the UK. Many of our international clients do this… Read More

BedHead & Bed Frames Sizes

Hi Jeremy, Many thanks for your comment on our bedframes and headboard heights. Each frame has a different height which we have listed below. It’s important you double-check that you have the necessary access. You can always get in touch with our small friendly team to help with your… Read More

Mattress topper to stop the feeling of bed tufts

Hi Gill, Thanks for getting back in touch about your Artisan 1500 hand made mattress. All of our Artisan range of hand made in the UK mattresses utilise hand tufting in their construction methods. Tufts help keep your natural fillings evenly spaced and held together. A small number of people… Read More

Advice for heavier sleepers on a slatted wooden base

Hi Dave, Many thanks for your question about mattresses for larger sleepers. It’s a common question we get asked. Sadly most retailers don’t display their maximum weight tolerances for their beds or mattresses. Most retail mattresses are only made for upto 18 stones in bodyweight meaning after that they will… Read More

Zips on Zip and Link beds guidance

Hi F Wade, Many thanks for your question on zip and link mattresses. You’re right to point out that all two-sided mattresses need turning each month and rotating each alternative month after that. This will help keep your mattress in top shape and extend its lifespan. Read More