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Problems with memory foam mattress after six weeks

Hi Sheila,   Thank you for your enquiry. No, it’s not normal. I would recommend you contact the retailer of the mattresses and see about returning it.   We do not sell memory foam mattresses – the advertising and hype has just gone completely out of control. Memory Foam is… Read More

Can memory foam mattress be used on slats?

Hi Helen, I would say yes with either rigid slats or sprung slats but you should always be mindful of the gap between the slats, read our article on boarding over slats here. The bottom of a memory foam mattress (Memory Foam on Foam) is/should be High Density foam… Read More

Bed and Breakfast mattress advice

Hi Sue, Thanks for getting in touch. We would ask you to use caution selecting a Memory foam product as opinions are really divided. Its a bit of a marmite situation with some people loving it and others hating its heat retentive properties and the fact that it seems to… Read More

Origins Comfort and Origins Reflex comparisons

Hi Elaine. The Comfort 1000 and Reflex 1000 may indeed feel too soft for you. I would say that The Origins 2000 would be an ideal choice. John Ryan By Design Origins 1500 1300gsm Wool 2750gsm Very Soft Polyester 3500gsm Polyester Pad 4One Inch Foam Insulator Layer 51500 Spun… Read More

Does a sprung edge divan base make a difference to the comfort?

.Hi Sue, Thanks for your question. I can’t find precise details of the actual natural fibre content of the mattresses you mention from Hypnos. I would recommend that you take a look at the Artisan 1500 in our range this has medium feel top upholstery layers and… Read More

More questions about mattress pads

Hi Rod, As with the development of all new products, the timescale for these to be brought into production is unpredictable. The trials of the pads have taken longer than anticipated and we are not at this stage able to provide a definite date for regular production. Kind regards… Read More

Can ziplink beds be made into two singles?

Hi Terry, Thank you for your question. Yes the beds can be separated into two single beds if required and the Extraking you are looking at are the same size as standard single beds when separated. When looking at Superking Ziplinks be aware of the length difference – a Superking… Read More

Mattress required for caravan

Hi Dee,   Thanks for your question.   A depth of 8″ is low for a decent quality mattress with a sprung interior. 10″ plus would usually be the standard.   Our Origins range has a depth of between 12 and 13″ and our Artisan range has a depth… Read More

Salus Pocket sprung mattress questions

.Hi Angie, Salus are only available in stores so you wont find them anywhere else, particularly not the internet. You are asking if a 1500 (encapsulated) pocket sprung mattress – with 75mm memory foam comfort layer is worth £629?. The thing to remember with the Salus brand is that… Read More

Should I buy a divan or bedstead mattress base?

Hi Gerry, Thanks for getting in touch Divan Bases versus Bed Frames is is a common question. To understand how they work with a mattress lets break it down into three points Bed frames usually have wooden slats to support the mattress and as long as… Read More