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Top Tips for Looking After a Mattress

Beds are said to last a good ten years if kept in good shape. To make sure your beds stay in use for as long as possible I would like to share tips with you on how to care for your bed so it's kept in great condition. No one really reads the manufactur... Read >

Top Bed Tips for the Over 50’s

As we get older our bodies don't work quite as well as they used to and many suffer ailments that can deteriorate when our bodies aren't supported by our bed. When you need a new bed have a think about the type of bed that best suits your body, do you go ... Read >

The Difference a Good Bed Makes

In today's economic hard times we are stressed, worrying if our jobs will be safe and when the situation will recover. Having a good night sleep can really make the difference with how well we cope with these stresses. If your bed is uncomfortable then yo... Read >

The Different Types of Mattresses Available

There are many questions to answer when you are considering a new mattress. One we can quickly dismiss or suggest that it shouldn't be a factor in your decision making is the colour of mattresses. You may think it is nice to have a cool or fancy design ho... Read >

Shopping for a new Mattress

Shopping for mattresses isn't as simply as everyone thinks, to get it right you really need to do your homework to make sure you are buying a mattress that suits you. If you think how long you will spend in your bed it is worth taking the time to research... Read >

Choosing the Right Bed

There are thousands of different types of beds to choose from and as there is no one type of bed to solve a particular ailment or condition. One way to help you consider what type of bed you may like is to think about what you like and dislike about your ... Read >

How to Buy the Right Mattress

Buying the right mattress is important to ensure it best supports your body and gives you a good night's sleep. If you are buying a bed with a partner you should arrange to shop together to ensure you are both happy with the feel of the mattress and meets... Read >

Buying Tips for your Next Bed

Shopping for a bed can certainly be a challenge. Any bed outlet will spoil you for choice with an array of mattresses, types of bed and price ranges. By thinking in advance, talking it through with a partner if appropriate will ensure you have a better id... Read >

Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a Memory Foam Mattress

Memory foam mattresses work by moulding to the contours of your body giving you support where it's needed. These foam mattresses offer a much more comfortable sleep than traditional spring mattresses because the there are no uncomfortable springs to dig i... Read >

Memory Foam Explained

Memory Foam was originally used by NASA because of its fantastic pressure distribution across surfaces which helped when they were facing extreme G-forces. Memory foam is a visco-elastic foam. This was 40 years ago it has taken until now to reach the mass... Read >

Guide to the different types of Mattresses

It's worth taking the time to choose the right mattress for you since we spend around a third of our life's in bed. Finding a mattress that suits our circumstances is important, making the difference between a great night sleep and a broken sleep. The ... Read >

Tips for Going to Buy a Bed

I'll start with some interesting bed facts. After ten years service a bed will have experience 30,000 hours and can deteriorate by up to 70%. Did you know that we lose up to a quarter of a litre of perspiration every night which is absorbed into the mattr... Read >

Finding the right mattress to suit you

There is a mind boggling array of options when it comes to choosing a mattress. This guide is here to help you understand all the terminology and help you to understand the options available allowing you to choose the mattress to suit your circumstances. ... Read >

Different Types of Beds

This guide will run through the different types of beds to help you decide on which type you would like. Divan Beds Divan beds come with a hard top or sprung tops and a mattress designed to give the user the best comfort and support. It is common to... Read >