‘Van scam’ mattress fraud rockets due to cost of living crisis – UK consumers spend more than £40m on rip-off mattresses as rogue traders prey on cash-strapped consumers Research from the National Bed Federation (NBF) has revealed that up to 280,000 unsuspecting...
Mattresses
New Bed Already Showing Body Impressions – Is This Normal?
In July 2022, research showed UK customer service complaints had hit their highest level on record*, which prompted us to think about one of the most common complaints we hear from bed buyers: settlement – or body impressions – appearing on the surface of the...
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...
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...
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...
How Mattresses Affect Sleep
Many people make the link that lack of sleep affects how they feel the next day but many fail to recognise that their sleep could be improved by a new mattress. A bed with the correct support, comfort and space will ensure you wake less, move about less, are less...
How to clean mattress stains
If an accident involving a mattress occurs immediate treatment helps enormously by preventing the liquid seeping into the upholstery filling, where it can cause problems. If possible, after stripping off all bedding, stand the mattress on its side – this will help...
Latex or Memory Foam – which is better?
Watch our video explaining whether Latex or Memory Foam is better for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrRXdZZVS8U Which is better in a mattress, memory foam or latex foam? Here we look at some pros and cons. Both types of mattress conform well to your body shape...
Coil Springs Explained
You might have heard of the terms "coil-sprung" or "open coil" relating to mattresses, but what do they mean and do they mean the same thing? What is an open coil mattress? Coil springs or open coil units are often used in mattresses, as they can be mass-produced...
Pocket Spring Mattresses Explained
If you're in the market for a new mattress and would like to know about pocket spring mattresses, then you've come to the right place! What is a pocket spring mattress? It is a mattress made up of individual springs housed in a fabric pocket. Higher-quality mattresses...
Can a hypoallergenic mattress help asthma and allergy sufferers?
Did you know that allergies affect over 21 million adults in the UK and 59% of indoor allergy sufferers say their symptoms feel worse in the bedroom? Allergies can make sleeping an uncomfortable experience, so you need to make your bedroom as allergy-friendly as...
What is the Best Mattress for a Bad Back?
Every year up to 40% of the population will suffer a bout of back pain. According to the Office of National Statistics almost 31 million work days were lost in the UK in 2016 due to musculoskeletal problems including back pain. If you have a bad back, continue reading...