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What is the best mattress for someone with fibromyalgia?

Hi Pamela. Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition where any kind of pressure on the body is excruciatingly painful.  I would agree with you that in this instance a spring support is not the way to go down. As you have had your Relaxsan mattress for 12 years or so it… Read More

Next Stores mattress advice

Hi Andrew. Very good question. We started looking at these models back in May and on the face of it the description and specification seemed to be quite impressive particularly when they are described as having “Comfort 7 – Indicates the number of comfort layers within each mattress”. I notice… Read More

Why do pillow top mattresses sag?

Hi Aisha, Thanks for your question. As you mention we always advise against pillowtop mattresses; There are a number of reasons for this but as you yourself have found the fabric completely compresses after a relatively short period of time and once it does there is unfortunately not a… Read More

Best mattress for a very low budget?

Hi Leigh, Thank you for your question. Obviously you will know that £300 is not an awfully high budget for a double mattress.  Our Origins Reflex 1000 which has firm topper layers retails at £520 for a double mattress. Mattresses in this price range will invariably… Read More

Smeaton Brothers Yorkshire

Hi Natalie. First of all The Smeatons are the owners of Healthbeds (much respected) and so I would be inclined to hunt out a retailer who have these mattresses to try out for suitability. The price of a Natural Superior 3000 Mattress is in the region of £550 and in… Read More

Mattress help for really bad back pain

Hi Hayley, Thank you for your question. There is nothing wrong with a foam mattress for £120 or so but, it is unlikely it will be able to give you what you require without any form of DIY alterations. In your case I would have recommended you complement this particular… Read More

Dunlopillo comparison mattress on very low budget

Hi Tony and Kathie, Thank you for your question. Personally, I would try and save for a few months more for The Origins Latex which would no doubt be ideal for your weights and requirements although I cannot guarantee that you will not overheat on this mattress.   We would… Read More

Found you through Money Saving Expert. Which mattress?

Hi M and R. Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  Although this mattress is no longer available I do think that the Sequence PS would have been on the firm side for your daughter because of all the upholstery contained and a more than adequate spring unit… Read More

Questions for IST

Hi MJA. This is going to a long drawn out exercise for us and for every question we had, the response raised further more. Over the next few months we are going to rewrite this whole section on springs from the basics through to the advanced. We have spent time… Read More

Topper for allergy sufferer

Hi Liesle. This topper is a synthetic latex – and I agree it may be the answer you are looking for. Not overly expensive (around £160 for a Kingsize) and has an acceptable depth of 5cm. Bear in mind though that this product is relatively quite supportive which will give… Read More