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...
Mattresses
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...
How to be a Savvy Shopper and Avoid Mattress Scams
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a rise in fraudsters taking advantage of shoppers, and unfortunately, rogue traders continue to operate across the country. This International Fraud Awareness Week (15 -21 November), we're sharing our top tips to...
Is it time for a Bed M.O.T?
A good bed regularly replaced can make a big difference to how well we sleep, but if you’re not sure whether you do need a new bed or not, try our simple Bed MOT (Mattress Obsolescence Test!) today. With normal wear and tear a bed should last around seven years – but...
Is It Time to Replace Your Mattress?
If you’re waking up tired, achy, or not feeling refreshed, your mattress could be to blame. While most people link poor sleep to stress or lifestyle factors, few realise just how much their mattress impacts sleep quality. A supportive, comfortable mattress with enough...
Be Wary Of Mattress Scams
This week International Fraud Awareness Week (November 15 – 21) gets underway and we’re warning shoppers to be wary of mattress scams and ‘COVID cons’. This is when rogue traders sell beds online or from the back of a van. This strong message comes amid rising concern...
Can One Mattress Really Be Suit Everyone?
In recent years, the rise of mattress-in-a-box brands has transformed how we shop for beds. These trendy startups flooded social media feeds, magazine ads, and even retail floor space—disrupting the traditional mattress industry with the bold promise of a "one...
The art of a good mattress afterlife
With the level of fly tipped mattresses in England now said to equal the height of 19 Empire State buildings* just what can householders do to ensure they dispose of old mattresses responsibly? According to the National Bed Federation (NBF), which represents the UK...
March is National Bed Month – Developments in Mattresses
Our annual campaign, National Bed Month, runs throughout March and raises awareness of the importance a good bed plays as part of a healthy lifestyle. If you are one of the third of the population who hasn’t bought a bed for seven years or more, it’s time you thought...
Watch Out For Rogue Bed Traders
Don’t fall foul of rogue traders when buying beds online or from the back of a van is our message this Fraud Awareness Week (17 -23 November). While the vast majority of UK bed manufacturers produce safe, compliant and “as described” products, there are dodgy dealers...
Recycling Your Mattress
Recycling is a hot topic and over the past few years it has become part of our everyday life. We separate our rubbish into the relevant bins, we are swapping plastic shampoo bottles for shampoo bars or own bottle refills and packaging is slowly going from the...
More Mattress Myths
One Mattress Works for Everyone With the rise of trendy online mattress brands, many claim their products offer the perfect balance of comfort and support for everyone. But is it really that simple? Not quite! While the idea of a one-size-fits-all mattress sounds...