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Are there any reviews on Bensons Pillowtop mattress?

Hi Angie,   Thank you for your enquiry via our website.  Independent reviews of beds are incredibly hard to come by. Even the well known review magazines have been known to some extent to have sponsorship or affiliates. The only way to truly get an independent review is to privately… Read More

Can I use mattress directly on floor?

Hi Damian,   Thanks for your question.   We get asked this one a lot, Some people have questioned if there will be enough air circulation to prevent any damp issues.   We advise not to leave a mattress on the floor for any extended amount of time, as the… Read More

Somnus mattress with pillowtop

Hi Mark, We would never give a view in general on the mattress and say it’s either good or bad because there is a large amount of subjectivity especially around mattress comfort.I’m sure you can appreciate the need to be factual rather than opinion based which is why we always… Read More

Allergy Advice questions

Hi again Kelston, We display all the components of our mattresses on our site in order for potential purchasers to make a personal, informed and educated decision. In regard to individual allergic reactions it would be up to the buyer to establish for him/her self whether or not the… Read More

Which? best buy mattress

Hi Lynne,   Thanks for your question.   Welcome to the confusing world of beds and changing names, brands and models.   I’ll start by answering the first part about which reviews;   I would always use your discretion when using a review site to review whether a mattress is… Read More

Very low budget mattress for bad back

Hi Barry, Due to your limited budget you’re going to struggle to get any type of half decent pocket sprung mattress in a kingsize. How much to spend on a double mattress?What can I expect for my money? Under £500Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open… Read More

Help on mattress for a really low budget

Hi Lucy,   Thank you for your enquiry.  You’re correct on both counts that its a mix of both the spring tension, not just count, and the comfort layers that ultimately determine the quality of a mattress.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm)… Read More

Is Silentnight latex mattress suitable for 18 stone

Hi Karen,   Thanks for your question.   Based on the information we would recommend you look at the Origins Pocket Latex 2000 in our range which may accommodate your weights and need for the benefits of latex.   We also have the Fusion range, which are 100%… Read More

Can I get a natural mattress on very low budget?

Hi Victoria,   Thank you for your enquiry.  Unfortunately given your budget you’re going to struggle to get a decent synthetic/man-made mattress let alone a naturals fibre mattress. That said there are some excellent man-made mattresses, such as our Origins range that would beat ‘natural’ equivalents in the… Read More

How can I tell if latex is natural or synthetic?

Hi Jack, Thanks for your question. Quite simply the only way to find out is to ask! If the mattress description or specification doesn’t give these details I’d advise caution. If a product contained 100% Natural Latex they would definitely be mentioning… Read More