Problems with Somnus 6000 mattress

Hi Simon,

Sorry to hear this and unfortunately it is a recurring theme hence the reason why I started this particular post.

The main reason settlement is accentuated – as well as accelerated, is the fact that the primary layers are ‘soft and comforting’ with little or no underlying support except for the spring unit.

When the soft layers are tirelessly compressed against the spring unit night after night it wont take too long for them to lose their inherant ‘bounce’ and refuse to spring back into the original loftiness.

You then find yourself sleeping directly on the spring unit albeit for a flattened (no longer soft) layer of wool or whatever.

What’s missing are underlying layers of progressively supportive complimentary waddings so the wool (or whatever) has a soft bridging buffer to repel against instead of being forced against a spring unit.

However, adding additional layers will make the mattress relatively firmer, and firmer still when the primary layers become greater – each being able to compliment the ones above, as well as below to aid longevity and of course minimise premature settlement.

Another thing to bear in mind is that high end mattress manufacturers stow great store in the actual spring technology utilised in their mattresses.

If there was umpteen layers of wadding in the mattress then how would you benefit from the spring unit which in most cases is the only thing that differentiates the manufacturers of equal standing.

There is no easy answer Simon, Ryan and I advocate the theory that your mattress should be tweaked by use of a topper to suit your persoanl comfort level and the mattress should be supportive enough for your individual bodyweight.

Your comfort preference will undoubtedly change over the years and exchanging the topper to suit will be a lot easier (and economical) than changing / replacing the mattress.

The wear pattern will also be on the topper keeping your mattress as new for many, many years.

For all readers, I am aware that this response has so many conflicting arguments [for and against] that it seems to me rather inadequate.

In order for me to address this particular concern with more clarification please add your individual comments and questions.

If we can help you with a different mattress please give us a call on 0161 437 4419.

A good range to have a look at would be our Artisan range they are all natural fibre mattresses, with calico pocket springs.

John.