If you're beginning to sweat during the night and waking up to damp bedding due to the rising temperatures here in the UK, it's a good sign that you should change your sheets more frequently. Most people wash their bedding fortnightly, and some fastidiously do it as...
By Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity Some days you hop out of bed ready to seize the day, others it’s a real chore to get out from underneath the covers. If you wake feeling tired, groggy and grumpy, people often ask if you’ve woken up on the wrong side of...
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...
Have you purchased a new bed during the winter sales only to feel disappointed with your choice? If yes, we're here to help you choose the right mattress and prevent disappointment weeks or months down the line. It's essential to understand which type of mattress and...
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...
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...
Experts from the bed and sleep sector have published their predictions for the future of beds The predictions have been made to coincide with National Bed Month, in March, which seeks to raise awareness of how the right bed can support a good night’s sleep The...
The history of beds is a colourful one and dates back thousands of years. For many people, one of the benefits of living in today’s world is the simple delight of slipping in between crisp sheets on a supportive, comfortable mattress when it’s time to sleep. But what...
A new book shows that, for the best part of a century, twin beds were seen as hygienic, modern and something to aspire to. In A Cultural History of Twin Beds, Lancaster University professor Hilary Hinds details how doctors warned of the consequences of bed-sharing. In...
Who doesn't love a bargain? Whether you're browsing online or strolling down the high street, the big red "SALE" signs can be tempting, especially if your bed is showing its age (over 7–8 years). But before you jump into the sales frenzy, it's essential to ensure...
It's difficult to know where to start when shopping for a new bed – what do you buy, where do you buy it from, and what materials should you look for? There are so many retail outlets to choose from too – from national bed-specific retailers to small niche...
If you’ve spent every night with your mattress for years, maybe now’s the time to think about replacing it. While there is no official ‘use by’ date on a mattress, there is definitely a best before. And that means before your sleep starts suffering! Yet most people...