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Millbrook Chameleon Backcare Deluxe

Hi Karen. I think the Millbrook Chameleon has been discontinued as I can’t seem to find it online. As you have had such extensive use out of your current one and it has proved satisfactory for the both of you I would be inclined to contact Millbrook and ask them… Read More

Icon Prestige at Carpetright, any comparisons?

Hi Wayne. We do not retail any kind of memory Foam mattress but ask you to consider our Origins Latex model as a comparison. To compare Memory Foam mattresses is incredibly easy as the construction methods and techniques are invariably the same. Read here for more info. I… Read More

Sealy Enchantment latex questions

Hi, again Jon.   As you have probably read throughout this site, unless you are looking at premium manufacturers such as Savoir Beds, Marshall and Stewart, Hastens, Vi-Spring etc, it is practically pointless even to consider buying a mattress based on brand alone.  You should be comparing like for like… Read More

Staples or Hypnos mattress

Hi Lisa and Andrew. Firstly regards your choice of base: I am of the mind that design and look of your bedroom should not be completely influenced by what is deemed ‘right’ for your mattress. I also have a sleigh bed frame used with a pocket sprung mattress. The… Read More

Are sale discounts genuine?

Hi Richard, So glad this topic has been vindicated by someone in the trade. A research paper this week from Price Waterhouse Coopers has shown that in the last week of June (2012) 73% of stores were advertising Special Offers. This was up from 40% three years ago. Like you… Read More

Heat issues with memory foam mattress

Hi Tahlecion, Thank you for your question. Please consider our Origins Comfort 1000 mattress which has a medium spring tension for the support and softer top layers to give you comfort. This mattress contains :- John Ryan By Design Origins Comfort 1750gsm Very Soft Polyester 2500gsm Polyester Pad 3One… Read More

Problems with John Lewis mattress

Hi Pauline, Thank you for your question. The Cotton Classic was added to the John Lewis [online] range between the 18th and 27th December 2011. Manufacturer of this model is Harrisons and retailed at £625 KS. This is listed as a two sided model although there is no indication of… Read More

Zip and link mattress questions

Hi David, Thank you for your question. The ziplink will be the solution, however it has to be put together with due consideration of weight difference. The most important aspect for you is the support, whereas your wifes priority will be the comfort. Please take a look at our… Read More

Questions about Salus memory mattress

Hi Peter. I would keep it. The combined depth of primary layer(s) are the same but the quality of the 2.5cm latex (Graphite Latex I believe) is fundamentally better than equivalent 2.5cm of memory Foam. The two models are structurally identical (bar fabric) except for the sleep surface. John and… Read More

Do polyester quilts make you sweat?

Hi Alison, Thanks for your question about polyester in mattresses and duvets. If there are any heat issues then we’d always guide you to natural fillings as these are what provide a cool sleep surface. A lot of the time when it comes to clamminess it tends to be… Read More