Hi there, John and Ryan I would've thought a thin layer of reconstituted foam which should soften over time, to put under the mattress. I haven't tried it, just a thought. Harrison sell an undermattress but I haven't been able to find anyone who has it in stock to see. Do you know anything about this one?i.e does it work?Apparently its only 5cm high. I hope the work on your mini <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> is going well. Do keep us informed. All the best, Sabu u

Hi Sabu.I agree, based on the principle that anything is better than nothing.The Harrison's undermattress for slatted bedframes is precisely the right way to go about re-creating the sprung edge suspension that all pocket sprung mattresses will benefit from.I too haven't actually seen them in the flesh so to speak, but I cannot find any reason to assume they wouldn't work.The theory is so blindingly obvious.Our research has shown that the suspension properties gained from an undermattress is indeed beneficial - to the user and also to the <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a>.Kind Regards Gary

Hi My wife and I bought a high end Healthcare mattress and base total number of springs 7000 Natural materials . The reason for the purchase our old mattress had developed dips in the either side of the bed creating a mountain range in the middle. When we bought the bed we carefully explained to the retailer what we required and were assured that our new bed would be "fantastic". The first <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> we got was mountain and valley in no time so we put up with it for a few weeks whilst we turned it round every week hoping that it would improve . In the end the mattress was sent back for inspection and replaced by a temporary mattress which we also had to turn round . Eventually a new mattress was supplied and guess what we are still having to turn it after three months and the valley and mountain is just getting worse. The retailer says that is what happens with this type of mattress and really does not want to do anything about it. If this was a cheap bed I think at this point I would just chuck it out and buy something cheap!!Have you got any Ideas as to what can be done. apart from taking a road roller over it to straighten it out!!. >

Hi Colin. Thank you for your question on our website. I can't seem to locate a Healthcare <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> that ties in with your description. Please let me know what make and model so I can evaluate what may have happened. <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/settlement-and-indents-2/">Settlement and Indents</a> is a tricky subject to address. It is so unlikely that the springs have failed and it is 99% always down to the properties of the insulator and upholstery. The first thing to acknowledge is that NO mattress will be able to stay pristine and new as the day you bought it. The nature of the beast is that settlement has to occur in one way or another as the mattress is rightly breaking in and usually manifests itself within the first few weeks. The extent to which the mattress will show signs of settlement depends on a number of factors such as the weight of the user, the amount (<a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/gsm-guide/">GSM</a> - grams per square meter) of fillings, the type of fillings and the firmness of the mattress. Larger mattresses show the signs of settlement more so than smaller models as there is a wider area in the centre of the mattress that isn't used as much so the fillings don't become compacted. We recommend turning a new mattress once a month for the first year and then every three months thereafter to even out the natural settlement of the upholstery layers. <img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Mattress-insulator-layer-700x374.jpg" alt="Mattress insulator layer" /> A <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/mattress-toppers-explained/">mattress topper</a> may be of some help with this as not only do they soften down the comfort layers but they also take some of the impact of the sleepers body weight. I hope this was helpful and if you would like to any further information please contact the office on 0161 437 4419. Our Office hours are 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.Kind Regards Michaela

Hi John & Ryan....had our Sleepeeze 1200 Cardinal pocket sprung mattress and matching divan for 15 years!I know...I know!Looking at splashing out on a <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/john-lewis-mattress-comparisons-alternatives/" title="John Lewis">John Lewis</a> 5000 sprung mattress in their special buy deal.... do we really need to buy a new <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/what-is-a-pocket-sprung-mattress/" title="pocket sprung">pocket sprung</a> <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/bases/" title="divan">divan</a> as well?Neither me or my partner are particularly heavy and we can't work out if we buy a new pocket sprung divan base if it will a) be as good as the one we've already got despite it's 15 years and b) will our current base damage the new <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a>....any help would be much appreciated!Deb Thorn. .

Hi Debbie.Remove your mattress and examine the base to see how good a condition it actually is in.I am assuming it will be a <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/mattress-bases-explained/">sprung edged base</a> and the most obvious fault will be seeing either spring shapes protruding or dips where the springs may have collapsed.[table id=99/]If neither of these symptoms are evident and only you will be able to judge - then I would assume you may be able to get a few more years out of the base.<img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Brown-Faux-Leather-Sprung-Base-Only-John-Ryan.jpg" alt="" />My personal thoughts are to <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/how-much-should-you-spend/" title="spend">spend</a> your money on the mattress and replace the base when funds improve rather than splitting your budget between mattress and base.This goes against general reasoning I know, but logically, unless the base has evidently had its day, it is quite unlikely to damage the <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a>.Kind Regards Gary

Hi I'm not sure if you can help but I need somewhere to turn...I purchased a memory foam mattress along with the bed as a package deal from a catalogue so no money has been exchanged as yet. However, the mattress is called an Airsprung Memory Foam Comfort Mattress and on its own would cost £249 but I don't believe there's any memory foam in it at all. It doesn't <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/pocket-spring-mattress-guide/" title="spring">spring</a> back like it does on beds I've tried in stores. Anyway, I've left the packaging on but the company say that as it was purchased as a package and the bed has been built I am unable to return the <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> even though the packaging has not been removed. I don't know what position you are in to advise but I'd like to buy my mattress elsewhere but need to return this one first - do I have any rights to refuse to buy and return it if I don't think it's fit for purpose?2013/01/15 at 09:32 No need to reply as I have contacted Customer Services and they have been able to help me!Really surprised since they originally didn’t seem very concerned but just goes to show with a little perseverance…Anyway, I have considered the points you made in your <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/memory-foam-2/" title="memory foam">memory foam</a> article and have decided against purchasing one again so your site has been very helpful. Thank you. .

Hi Jem,Thank you for your question and we are pleased to have helped in some way.The rules of Distance Selling is quite tight and people should not be fobbed off with point blank refusal to return.Just as a little helping hand to you and other readers it is relatively easy to put a <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> of this construction into perspective.The specification supplied tells you that it is a 12.5g open coil <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/pocket-spring-mattress-guide/" title="spring">spring</a> unit with 20mm of <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/memory-foam-2/" title="memory foam">memory foam</a> which is very little and the specification given also points out that there are soft white polyester fillings included.For £250 your money would be better spent buying a cheap open coil mattress and buying a decent depth memory Foam topper separately.John and Ryan.

Love your site!I would like some advice. I have constant backache. I am now on my fourth new bed and <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> yet I still have back problems. When I stay in a hotel or guesthouse I often wake up pain free!I have a zip link backchoice mattress on a king <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/mattress-sizes/" title="size">size</a> bed; my husband is bigger than me. I'd like to try a different mattress but don't know where to start. I don't want to make the same mistake again. Thank you. .

Hi Karen.From what I glean from your comment, all signs indicate that it is indeed your mattress that is giving you grief.The most crucial aspect of this is your respective bodyweights which I need to narrow down the choice.[table id=7 /]Also, Backchoice have several different models and it would be a help if you let me know the actual model to see why you do not get on with it (Does your husband have a backache? Or does he sleep well?).keep in touch.John and Ryan.

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