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Is memory foam right for us?

Hi Alison, I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling with your current mattress. Am I right in thinking you get too hot with memory foam? I’ll assume so and that your comment has a typo in it! Also many people complain that with memory foam they… Read More

What should I put over my slatted mattress base?

Hi Mandy. Absolutely Yes.   We would suggest putting either a cheap duvet or blanket on top of the slats to prevent the mattress from snagging on the wooden slats.  However please check the gap between the slats as if they are more then 3 inches apart, you will need to… Read More

Questions about Vi Spring divan base

Hi John. This is a very interesting observation and I do not want to be disingenuous by responding with a simplistic reply. You are right to observe that as you go up the Vi Spring range the quality of their sprung edged divan bases increase in specification. There are five… Read More

Sleepmaster Opulence and back ache?

Hi Jill,   Thanks for your question.   We don’t construct sprung edge bases; Ours are all true edge meaning that there is a firm piece of wood running around the perimeter of the base that prevents the “roll off” effect that we receive a… Read More

Request for advice, please! I…

Hi Angela,   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  The advice used to be that for any back problems you needed the firmest bed possible but that is a misnomer.  You need the correct spring tension to give you the right level of support and then the comfort… Read More

Advice on Harrisons Nirvana 3000 mattress

Hi Esther. Thanks for your question. First and foremost you should be contacting Harrisons direct (0113 205 5200) to ensure the base you intend to use will not have an effect on the warranty of the mattress. You will need to get this in writing so I would actually recommend… Read More

Advice required on choosing right mattress

Hi Jill. Thank you for your question. Firstly, re your base? Does this have sprung slats or fixed solid slats?  If sprung they are causing the hump back bridge effect. There are many anecdotes on this site and throughout the internet where the mattress develops a central… Read More

Comparison between Rest Assured and Silentnight mattress?

Hi Nickie,   Thanks for your question.   From what I can see regarding Mirapocket springs these seem to be quite similar to HD springs in that they are smaller than normal springs. We, ourselves, wouldn’t really recommend these as normal pocket springs, being longer, are considered to be more… Read More

Problems with pillowtop mattress

Hi Charlie. As you have probably read for a budget like this it becomes increasingly difficult to find a mattress that will perfectly suit you both – you both have fairly different requirements. How much to spend on a double mattress?What can I expect for my money? Under £500Will not… Read More

Vi Spring Classic Superb mattress questions

Hi Steve. Thank you for getting in touch. The Classic Superb as you point out seems to be missing a significant amount of comfort layer. I can’t fathom why this is particularly for where it sits in the range. horsehair is an exceptional component to have but it… Read More