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Brits spend 27 years in bed on average during their lifetime
As this year’s National Bed Month approaches in March, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is once again raising awareness of the importance of sleep to wellbeing and is urging people to make sure they have a comfortable, good quality bed to help them achieve a...
7 Steps in Choosing the Right Mattress for You
Have you bought a new bed in the winter sales and been left disappointed in your purchase? If you can relate, it's vital that you understand what type of mattress and bed works best for you, your partner (if you share a bed) and your sleep environment. To do this and...
9 Ways You Can Achieve an Organised Bedroom
Happy New Year from the Bed Advice UK team! A new month and a new year mean only one thing, it’s time to get organised! As January is Get Organised Month, this is a fantastic opportunity to start ticking off those items that seem to have dropped to the bottom of your...
How to Avoid Being Ripped Off in a Mattress Scam
Now more than ever, we know just how much consumers are trying to save their hard-earned cash, whether that's online or on a big red sales sticker in-store. When it comes to beds and mattresses that cost hundreds of pounds, it is no surprise that people want to bag...
8 Hacks to Stay Warm in Bed this Winter
Many of us continue to look for more affordable options to stay warm throughout winter, especially during those long cold nights. In this blog, we share advice on how to keep warm in bed, discussing the best types of mattresses for retaining heat to quick and...
Where Does Your Old Mattress End Up?
Do you ever wonder where your old mattress ends up? In 2020, of the 6.4 million mattresses that were disposed of, a staggering 4.8 million* of these were not recycled. This means they likely ended up in landfill or were incinerated. With the current mattress recycling...
Summer Sleep for Teens
The summer holidays are here and while young people may rejoice at not having to get out of bed for school, The Sleep Charity is urging parents to not let their teens' sleep patterns slide too much otherwise come September, they are in for a shock! Here's their expert...
What You Should Do to Sleep Well During Your Holiday
Sun cream? Check. Sunglasses? Check. Passport? Check. The holiday season is upon us. So, as well as packing the essentials, read our tips on how you can sleep well in that unfamiliar bedroom environment. Tips before you arrive at your accommodation Not all hotel rooms...
How to Avoid Being Scammed When Buying a New Bed – Scams Awareness Month 2022
With the rising cost of living, it's tempting to pick up a bargain wherever you can, whether that's heading to the reduced area in the supermarket or getting a deal on a mattress that appears to be too good to be true. But this Scams Awareness Month, we’re warning...
7 Things You Really Shouldn’t Do in Bed
Our bedrooms are increasingly becoming multifunctional spaces - we are no longer just using them as a place to sleep. But, like everything, there should be boundaries in place to ensure your bed remains a haven to retreat to at the end of the day. Here's what to avoid...
Skin Scales, Mould, Dust Mites – Is It Time to Change Your Pillow?
Here is a fun fact: an old, unwashed pillow could contain as much as 10% of its weight in skin scales, mould, dead and living dust mites and their allergen laden droppings, which can exacerbate asthma or allergies. With the milder, drier weather comes the perfect...
The Benefits of Buying Your New Bed In-Person
So, you have decided you need a new bed, you have even taken the Bed MOT to be sure, but do you buy in-store or online? Is one better than the other? During the height of the pandemic, when so many bricks and mortar retailers had to close, we made a beeline for the...