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11 Tips to Stay Cool in Bed This During a Heatwave
While enjoying the sunshine during the day is great, sleeping in a hot bedroom at night can feel like a nightmare, especially when temperatures reach 30 degrees or more in the UK. If your bedroom retains the heat from the day or the outside temperature remains high,...
Industry Groups Call for Urgent Action To Protect UK Consumers: New Study Reveals 65% Of Mattresses Originating Outside UK & EU Do Not Meet Fire Regulations
A new investigation and report has revealed that several major online retailers are selling mattresses that do not comply with UK fire resistance regulations. The joint ‘Project Phoenix’ study, which was conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF) and the European...
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...
Organise Your Bedroom with These Simple Steps
With spring finally here, there’s no better time to refresh your home and tackle that long-overdue bedroom decluttering session. When you organise your bedroom, it doesn’t just look better—it plays a crucial role in improving sleep quality and supporting your mental...
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...