It’s been going on for a number of years all over the country but the rogue traders selling rip-off mattresses from the back of vans show no signs of letting up. In fact, the chances are these dodgy dealers will be coming to your area, stopping you in the street or...
Mattresses
Press release: NBF Calls For Vigilance as Consumer Fraud Rockets
‘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...
New Bed Already Showing Body Impressions – Is This Normal?
In July last year, 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, meaning they likely ended up in landfill or were incinerated. With the current mattress recycling...
How to Avoid Being Scammed When Buying a New Bed
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
Watch our video explaining Coil Spring Mattresses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6frBbSunaQ4 Coil spring or open coil units are the most commonly used in mattresses, as they can be mass-produced cost-effectively. They consist of larger springs all linked together....
Pocket Springs Explained
Pocket Springs are individual springs housed in a fabric pocket. Higher quality mattresses use a natural calico or cotton fabric for better ventilation. They are also hand tied or stitched to each other making then highly responsive. They work independently of each...
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...