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...
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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....
New Bed Already Showing Body Impressions – Is This Normal?
The busy winter sales season is now long behind us, and many consumers across the country are hopefully enjoying regular restorative sleep on their new mattresses. However, if you're reading this blog post, you may have noticed body impressions on your mattress and...
Press Release: UK Bed Industry Leaders Fear a Wave of Unsafe Mattress Imports Will Follow Trump’s China Tariffs
Leaders at the National Bed Federation (NBF) are bracing themselves for a rise in the number of potentially unsafe, non-compliant mattresses being shipped to the UK following the huge import duties the US has placed on Chinese products. The new 145% tariffs on...
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...
What is a Zip-and-Link Mattress?
Just like in Goldilocks, we each have personal preferences when choosing how soft or firm we want our mattress. You may prefer a firm mattress if you sleep on your back, while your partner might opt for a softer sleeping surface. So, where do you go from here? A...
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, it is now really important to ensure you take good care of both the mattress and the bed base. Not only will a well-looked-after bed provide the support and comfort you need to get a...
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...
Healthy Habits to Create a Restful Bedroom
Whether or not you're a believer in New Year's resolutions, carrying these healthy habits into 2025 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...
The Gift of Better Sleep: Why a New Mattress Could Be the Perfect Present This Festive Season
As the holiday season approaches, we think about giving gifts that bring joy, comfort and a touch of magic. But what about giving yourself — or someone you love — the gift of better sleep? Just make sure your recipient chooses their own bed! What is comfortable for...
How To Avoid a Mattress Scam This Fraud Awareness Week
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for and mattresses are no different. This Fraud Awareness Week, we're sharing how to shop safely and avoid a mattress scam. You may be able to buy a so-called memory foam mattress or high-count pocket sprung mattress off...













