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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 or have made a purchase during National Bed Month, it is really important to ensure you take good care of both the mattress and the bed base. Not only will a well-looked-after bed...
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...
Why the School Holidays are the Ideal Time to Replace Your Child’s Bed
Why you should check your child's bed during the holidays The school half-term holidays are an ideal time to assess your child's bed before the new term starts. Sleep is essential for children's physical and mental development. It helps them perform better at school,...
Why a Bigger Bed Might Improve Your Relationship
Do you sleep well at night? Does your partner? Partner disturbance is a common reason people don't sleep well at night. From snoring and accidental kicking to breathing too close to your face - they are enough to make anyone consider a bigger bed - or one of their...
Healthy Habits to Create a Restful Bedroom
Whether or not you're a believer in New Year's resolutions, carrying these healthy habits into 2026 will create a calm, restful bedroom environment and significantly increase your chances of getting a great night's sleep. Make your bed every day Making your bed daily...
Ideal Bedroom Humidity Levels for Sleep – How to Measure & Control
Did you know that humidity can significantly impact the quality of your sleep? While we often focus on the temperature, the level of moisture in the air also plays a crucial role in how restful your night is. With warm, humid days on the horizon, understanding the...
How to Get Rid of Your New Mattress Smell
If you’ve just unwrapped a new mattress and noticed a strong smell, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear is: “My new mattress has a strong odour - is it harmful, and will it go away?” The short answer? It’s normal, not harmful, and it will...
Is Black Friday the Best Time to Buy a New Mattress?
With Black Friday just over two weeks away and deals as far as the eye can see, sales-loving shoppers are truly spoilt for choice. But, if you’re in the market for a new bed or mattress, how do you ensure what you buy is a genuinely good bargain? And is Black Friday...
Should You Trust Online Mattress Reviews?
Many people making key purchases, such as a new bed or mattress, ask their family and friends for their experiences and recommendations. However, in today’s digital world, they often turn to the advice of complete strangers – relying on their online mattress reviews....
Menopause and Sleep: How to Stay Cool and Comfortable at Night
Today is World Menopause Day, and we're sharing The Sleep Charity's essential tips on how your bed and overall sleeping environment can help support a better night’s sleep during menopause. Menopause can bring a host of changes to your body, but one of the most...
Sleep & the Clock Change in 2025
When do the clocks go back in 2025? As National Sleep-In Day approaches, the day the clocks go back and we get an extra hour in bed on Sunday 26th October. We've partnered with The Sleep Charity to share the importance of sleep and how the clock change affects our...
Treat Yourself to a New Bed This Spooky Season
Did you hear that too? It is the time of year when things go bump in the night – but let’s make sure it is not your bed! If you are hearing creaks in the night, waking up achy, noticing lumps and bumps in your mattress, and getting partner disturbance, don’t live with...