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Can a mattress topper firm up a bed thats too soft?

Hi Joanne, Thanks for getting in touch with us about your mattress problems. Sorry to hear you’re sinking too far during the night into the mattress. It sounds very much like you’ve got too soft a comfort layer in your mattress. This is when the upholstery… Read More

Hypnos Origin Wool 10 mattress review & alternatives

Hi Penny, Many thanks for your question asking about the Hypnos Origin Wool 10 mattress. It usually retails at around £2000 for a kingsize but we’ve found it discounted to £1195. We will talk a bit more later on about why you should be dubious of such large mark downs… Read More

Simba Hybrid mattress too firm – what is the alternative?

Hi Becci, Thanks for getting in touch with us about the Simba Hybrid mattress that you’re finding too hard for you. As you’ve identified, too firm a mattress can actually cause all sorts of aches and pains in the night which is why it’s so important to… Read More

Wooden Platform Divan Mattress Bases Explained

Hi Polly, Many thanks for your question asking about the platform mattress divan bases we hand make here in the UK. Both of these bases uses softwood frames and are hand made using joint, scew and glue construction methods. They are then fully upholstered in a fabric of your… Read More

Hypnos mattress suitability for a slatted base?

Hi Liz, Many thanks for your question on your Hypnos Heidi bed and what alternative mattress may be suitable for the slatted base. Our entire mattress range is all suitable for slatted bases. There are a few tweaks you may want to make though as slatted bases are entry-level… Read More

John Ryan mattress similar to John Lewis Natural Collection Fleece Wool and Hypnos Elite

Hi Heide, Many thanks for your comment about the John Lewis Natural Collection mattress vs the Hypnos Elite mattress and what comparisons we offer. We appreciate your apprehension when buying online however, you’re in a far safer position taking tailored expert advice and choosing a mattress online based on facts,… Read More

What’s the weight of a Pocket Sprung Mattress?

Hi Sandra, Thanks for getting in touch about mattress weights and sizes. The Origins Pocket 1500 mattress is our best selling entry level mattress and weighs 49kg. You can see the weights of all of our mattresses below. Origins Pocket 1500… Read More

Mattresses for Hot Sleepers and Back problems

Hi Riccardo, Many thanks for your kind words about our mattress advice website and how much it has helped you! We’re sorry to hear you’re struggling to sleep on your foam mattress and can certainly offer some advice to assist. The problem with all foam mattresses, in particular memory… Read More

One-sided mattresses and topper combinations

Hi Sean, Thanks for getting in touch to ask about one sided mattresses. As you may have read on our site we don’t recommend 99% of one sided mattresses. Mainly because retailers use it as a trick to fool you into thinking its benefit when really it’s just a… Read More

Replacement mattress for American Westin King bed

Hi Victor, Thanks for getting in touch asking about the Westin bed range which is an American mattress from the Westin hotel chain and associated stores. Westin creates one mattress model called the ‘Westin Heavenly Mattress’. Sadly though there are very few details about this mattress. Read More