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New Bed Already Showing Body Impressions – Is This Normal?
The busy winter sales season is now long behind us, and many consumers across the country are hopefully enjoying regular restorative sleep on their new mattresses. However, if you're reading this blog post, you may have noticed body impressions on your mattress and...
Top Tips On How to Cool Down a Bedroom at Night
You're not alone if you've found yourself tossing and turning while struggling to sleep well during hot summer nights. While it’s lovely to have the sunshine and warmth during the day, it’s never fun sleeping at night in a bedroom that feels like an oven! Warm weather...
Press Release: UK Specialist Bed Maker Celebrates 30 Years of Craftsmanship
Lincolnshire-based Kyoto, the maker of futons, sofa beds and furniture, is celebrating three decades of innovation as a leading UK manufacturer and importer. The business was started in Peterborough in 1995 by founder Nick Cancea, when his supplier of futons stopped...
Press release: Bed Advice UK, Announced as Official Sponsor of Charity’s Sleeptember 2025 Campaign
Better sleep starts this September, according to The Sleep Charity as it announces the theme of its annual Sleeptember campaign - ‘Better Sleep Starts Here...’ and its 2025 sponsor, Bed Advice UK. This year’s theme places the spotlight on the critical role that beds...
Press Release: UK Bed Industry Leaders Fear a Wave of Unsafe Mattress Imports Will Follow Trump’s China Tariffs
Leaders at the National Bed Federation (NBF) are bracing themselves for a rise in the number of potentially unsafe, non-compliant mattresses being shipped to the UK following the huge import duties the US has placed on Chinese products. The new 145% tariffs on...
Is it Time for a New Mattress? Signs That Your Mattress Needs Replacing
Spring is in the air! And our inner homemaker has awakened, urging us to refresh and revitalise our living spaces for the sunny days ahead. So, what better place to start than our bed, the place we spend one-third of our lives? Our ‘May Be Time for a New Mattress’...
How Your Mattress Can Impact Your Allergies – Allergy Awareness Week
Did you know that a staggering 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy and the number of sufferers is on the rise?* And for 59% of indoor allergy sufferers, their symptoms feel worse in the bedroom*. But have you ever thought about how your mattress...
How to Sleep Better During Difficult Times
In tough times, we often seek refuge in the cosy comfort of our bed. But instead of seeing it as a retreat from the world, let's view it as a place to recharge and find peace through quality sleep. When we sleep well, we have more ability to deal with worries and...
What is a Zip-and-Link Mattress?
Just like in Goldilocks, we each have personal preferences when choosing how soft or firm we want our mattress. You may prefer a firm mattress if you sleep on your back, while your partner might opt for a softer sleeping surface. So, where do you go from here? A...
From Dust Mites to Fresh Nights: How to Spring Clean Your Bed
We all deserve some TLC, including our beds! If you have recently bought a new bed, it is now really important to ensure you take good care of both the mattress and the bed base. Not only will a well-looked-after bed provide the support and comfort you need to get a...
Menopause and Sleep: How to Stay Cool and Comfortable at Night
Menopause can bring a host of changes to your body, but one of the most frustrating challenges many women face is disrupted sleep. Night sweats, temperature fluctuations, and increased sensitivity to fabrics can all contribute to restless nights. At The Sleep Charity,...
National Bed Month: The Importance of the Right Bed for Quality Sleep
Change your bed, change your life this National Bed Month. We've all come across those enticing online or TV ads that promise miraculous results from various products. However, when it comes to choosing the right bed, the benefits go beyond being just a piece of...