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What is a latex mattress sprayed with to make it fire retardant?

Hi Elizabeth,   Thanks for your question.   In regards to our own products our Fusion range (100% Natural Latex) as well as our Artisan range (Pocket Sprung with Natural Fibres) are treated with Phosphorous and Nitrogen as standard.   All mattresses need to be treated with Fire… Read More

Advice on a pocket sprung mattress for a slatted base?

Hi Ian. Thanks for your question. It may be in your interest to read these couple of posts and the associated comments: All About Pocket Springs and Mattresses for Slats. When considering buying a new bed or mattress there are many things to think about, please read the… Read More

Mattress advice for very large chap

Hi Denise. First of all mattresses are not designed to be utilised as sitting areas and so the expected ‘sagging’ of sides and edges will be expected and is not a fault of any mattress. If you are prone to use the mattress as sitting area then you will have… Read More

Questions about the right mattress for bunk beds

Hi Alec,   Thanks for your question.   You hit the nail on the head with your observation about the maximum depth – in your case 7.5 inches deep.   Firstly, you seem to think that a 800 spring count (in a Kingsize) is something less than… Read More

Questions about bedding for ziplink mattresses

Hi Richard. Quite correct and this is something that everyone should consider prior to their purchase. There are three sizes of ziplinks Kingsize zip link makes a standard kingsize when together but when split makes 2 small width singles at 2ft 6in wide by 6ft 6in long Extra Kingsize… Read More

Simmons mattress from Carpetright is it any good?

Hi Terry,   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  My advice would be Don’t do it!  For £500 or so this model does not seem to have a great deal of upholstery contained. The pillowtop is a flawed design and visually it seems that the… Read More

What is the best mattress for our slatted bedframe?

Hi Ben, Thank you for your question. As you have a slatted base which is giving you problems, I would advise to board the base over with mdf or hardboard to give it a more solid foundation.  Please see article attached which gives more detailed advice on what is… Read More

Replacing memory foam mattress

Hi Geraldine & Mike, It sounds like your cheap memory foam mattress is causing you problems. The issue with cheaper memory foam is two fold. Firstly the depth of the layers are usually 1-2cm which become practically useless after the foam has compressed over time. All foams will compress… Read More

About Tempur mattress from Dreams

Hi Lisa, Thank you for your question. I don’t think you have made a wrong choice. The fact that the mattress-alternatives-comparison-models/” title=”Tempur”>Tempur mattress is all foam will be able to take the undulation of the sprung slats. Ideally though, a flatter surface would have been preferable and so I would… Read More

What base for a Dormeo Octaspring mattress?

Hi Steve,   Thanks for your question.   With our own products we advise that our mattresses can go on to a slatted base as long as the gaps are no bigger than 3″. If they are bigger than 3″ then we advise to place… Read More