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Latex mattress versus memory foam questions

Hi again Veronique. The first thing to draw from this is that Dunlopillo is a worldwide brand and factories throughout the world manufacture under licence. What we have in the UK may be different from what you have in Malta. I have a suspicion that your Dunlopillo mattresses are manufactured… Read More

Sleep to Live mattress sagging from Bensons for Beds

Hi Sally. Thank for your question. The risk of latex (in a mattress) triggering your allergy is quite rare as found by your use of latex pillows. Latex mattresses can be quite confusing to buy and you always need to make sure you see the word natural when buying. All… Read More

Best mattress for ottoman bedframe

Hi Damien. It will most certainly NOT be open coil / continuous coil. So all that is left is either pocket springs or foam (not memory foam). This is the support element of your mattress and should be right for your weight. The second element of the mattress… Read More

Artisan compared to Vi Spring?

Hi Joe,   Thanks for your question.   Comparisons become easy when you have the necessary detail to see what the differences are – and what those differences will cost you – and are you willing to pay that difference.   The Vi Spring Traditional Bedstead is the starter model… Read More

Do you have advice on Harrison Spinks mattress?

Dear Paul,   Thank you for your question. Purely and simply, the job of the springs is to support you.  The tension of the springs is determined solely on your body weight (not the number of them).   For example, would someone of an 8-9 stone bodyweight need 6000 medium… Read More

Is this 1000 pocket sprung mattress any good?

Hi Jonathan,   Thanks for your question.   Tried to locate this mattress on the site but cannot find it. Most retailers are the same and won’t fully divulge how they construct.   I’m going to assume it was a memory foam… Read More

Help on mattress for back problems

Hi Les. The best thing to come out of Silentnight was their ‘Hippo and Duck’ analogy. This drew attention to the fact that people of different bodyeights have obviously different requirements in terms of support. There is no logical way that a spring tension that is right… Read More

Is Millbrook Saturn 2500 mattress suitable?

Hi Dave.   Thank you for your question. No need to spend if you do not have to.  On a slatted base where the space between the slats is greater than 3 inches (7.5 cm), we recommend boarding them over with MDF or Plywood.  This is… Read More

Side sleeper issues with Healthiposture mattress

Hi Leanne. If you let me know the model name I will be able to answer with a bit more clarity. I think it may be The Charisma – please confirm. If so this has 7.5cm of Memory Foam which really is an acceptable amount. However, the fact that… Read More

Looking for mattress that matches landlords budget

Hi Diana. I am assuming from the above models that your (landlords) budget is in the region of £300 and all mattresses in this price range are pretty much of a muchness. Looking at the (so called) specification on these models they tell you very little in order for you… Read More