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Bed-Buying Tips: Navigate the Sales
We love bagging a bargain as much as the next person, but as the year’s biggest sales period descends and reduction stickers stretch as far as the eye can see, it is crucial not to dive straight in and buy the cheapest bed you can. Follow our bed-buying tips to...
24 Days of Bed Advice
Welcome to this year's 24 Days of Bed Advice; an interactive calendar aimed to fill your day with a heavy sprinkle of festive fun throughout December 2023🎄 Get ready to unlock 24 days of cracker-worthy jokes that will have your eyes rolling, feel-good Christmas music...
Is Black Friday The Best Time To Buy A New Mattress?
As one of the biggest sales period descends, how do you make sure that the bed you buy is a genuinely good bargain? With some serious savings to be had on mattresses this Black Friday (24 November) and with many deals on offer, sale-loving shoppers are truly spoilt...
Is That Bargain Mattress Really Such A Great Bargain? #FraudWeek
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for and mattresses are no different. You may be able to buy a so-called memory foam mattress or high-count pocket sprung mattress off the internet for a bargain price – but if it looks too good to be true – it probably...
What is a Vegan Mattress and How Can I Buy One?
It’s World Vegan Month, and if you are in the market for a mattress that doesn’t directly contain animal by-products, here's your go-to guide to buying a vegan-friendly mattress. Non-vegan mattress materials to avoid Many mattresses, often at the more expensive end,...
Sleep & the Clock Change from The Sleep Charity
When do the clocks go back 2023? As National Sleep-In Day approaches, the day the clocks go back and we get an extra hour in bed on Sunday October 29, we got the expert low down from The Sleep Charity about the importance of sleep and how the clock change affects our...
Would You Pay More for an Eco-Friendly Mattress?
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, it's heartening to see that even our choices in something as essential as a mattress are being influenced by environmental concerns. The latest consumer survey by our parent organisation, the National Bed Federation...
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...
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Bedbugs
Did you know the common phrase ‘hit the hay’ comes from the Middle Ages when before going to sleep, you would have to “hit the hay” to try to dislodge bugs from your mattress? More on the history of beds. Preventing bedbugs Unfortunately, bedbugs can still cause havoc...
Look for the NBF-Approved Tick on Your Next Mattress
You have made a list of your requirements for your new bed: outlined your budget, measured the bed size that comfortably fits your space, decided on the firmness and fillings, and possibly narrowed down a few brands to check out; you are all set to hit the shop or...
How To Make A Bed #NationalMakeYourBedDay
It may sound obvious, but do you really know how to make your bed? As it is National Make Your Bed Day, we encourage you to learn how to make your bed properly. There are benefits to a well-made bed – whether that’s because it makes the room look better, it’s part of...
How to Buy a Bed on a Budget
Everyone deserves to sleep well at night, and it is possible to buy a budget-friendly bed that doesn’t compromise on safety, hygiene, or quality. Prices for mattresses range from under £100 to several thousand, but we encourage you to spend as much as you can...