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Problems with Kaymed Ortho Prestige mattress

Hi Rob. This is particularly tricky. I personally would have thought for this particular mattress your sprung edged base would have been more beneficial in providing a more forgiving support. In addition to this, I would have thought your sprung edged base would have been a better foundation for the… Read More

Headboards for zip and link beds, which would be the best ?

Hi Beverlie. Further to my response to Annette below, you do have an option of adding a custom built headboard [one piece] directly to the wall – particular beneficial for an hotel environment. This would in effect be a minimum of 9ft or so and each arrangement of the… Read More

Sprung slats causing problems

Hi Fran, Thanks for your question. It does seem very coincidental that you started experiencing pains not long after changing your base. Sprung slats do have a bit more give in them than solid slats so it could just be that you’re not suited to anything with a bit… Read More

Help on replacing Millbrook mattress

Hi Mike. I’m going to break down this mattress just to show you why it would have been a wrong choice for you. The official desription: John Lewis Classic Pillowtop 2 Mattress, Kingsize £950 A sumptuous, yet supportive luxury handmade mattress which has “Silver Plus” technology in the upholstery –… Read More

How to compare Hypnos and Vi Spring mattresses

Hi Henning, Good question. Lets see what we are faced with: Hypnos Sandringham: The reason you are faced with a ‘Which is better’ dilemma is the fact that Hypnos is not providing you with any kind of specification breakdown. I do accept that at times this is not the bee… Read More

Which? Best Buy?

Hi Mike, Thank you for your question. You do raise an interesting point about considering a manufacturer rather than a particular model from their range – in this case Hypnos. Hypnos, like us, and every other manufacturer have a ‘range’ that starts from the bottom – their minimum standard, and… Read More

Dunlopillo mattress comparisons

Hi Ian. Thank you. We have a full 100% natural latex range which is our Fusion range.  Latex is great as it is far more progressive than synthetic materials when accommodating bodyweights. These will far exceed the qualities of any memory foam or ‘bargain… Read More

What is the spring gauge in John Ryan mattresses?

Hi Dee,   Thanks for your question.   Pocket springs do not usually have gauges associated with the spring. Only cage sprung mattresses are identified by the spring gauge – either 13g / 13.5g or 12.5g (Orthopaedic [Firm]). pocket spring units are identified by the… Read More

Mouldy mattress problems

Hi Carrie,   Many thanks for your question.   There have been quite a few comments of late regarding this self same issue with mould growth on the underside of the mattress. Humidity does seem to be the common denominator where moisture has insufficient means to evaporate.  You would… Read More

Staples feedback

Hi again Darsuke, Thank you for getting in touch. It really is bewildering that a company (and Staples are not alone in this) will not divulge or give any indication as to what is inside a mattress – and yet they expect you to hand over a few hundred quid… Read More