Good quality mattresses help you sleep by giving you better support. This guide will help you make an informed choice and explains how the correct mattress can be beneficial to you - and your partner.
Although a third of our lives are spent in bed, it’s easy to spend just a few minutes choosing a suitable mattress. But the correct mattress with the right base can mean the difference between sweet dreams or sleep deprivation.
One of the biggest causes of sleepless nights is fluctuations in body temperature, so we offer mattresses with warm wool and a cool cotton side to keep you comfortable all year round. Mattress design and technology has never been more innovative. We offer a wide range at prices to suit every pocket.
The most commonly used springing system in the world. Border rod or wire gives the mattress a firm edge and helps retain its shape. Sides are generally machine stitched.
More luxurious, with individual small springs housed in separate fabric pockets. Springs work independently to respond to individual body weight. Ideal if there’s a considerable weight or size variation between you and your partner.
Turn regularly to ensure even settlement. Hand stitched sides for strong, stable edges.
Resilient feel with excellent durability. Hypo-allergenic with anti-microbial properties.
Conforms to your body’s contours. Breathable, so you won’t overheat. No turn, but occasional rotation will distribute the wear evenly.
Body heat reacts with the foam to soften it. The mattress then moulds and re-moulds to your body’s contours.
Provides excellent support and enables natural movement during sleep. Helps to maintain correct posture and align spine horizontally when lying on your side. Hypo-allergenic with anti-microbial properties. Occasional rotation is necessary to distribute the wear evenly.
To get the best out of your chosen mattress and maximise longevity, we recommend you buy one of our washable mattress protectors. These are also available in anti-allergy and waterproof styles.
Mattress toppers add a luxurious extra layer to your mattress. They provide extra support and comfort and will generally provide a cosier feel to your bed. Available in all UK standard sizes with a choice of materials; goose feather and down, siliconised polyester or quilted cotton-rich fibres.
Airing: After delivery the mattress should be aired for 4 hours to freshen and remove any aroma from storage. The mattress should be aired on a weekly basis by turning back the bedlinen for a few hours. A mattress protector or an under blanket below the sheet is recommended.
Circulation: Avoid using a plastic sheet on or under the mattress as this prevents air circulation and can cause condensation.
Sprung mattresses: With sprung mattresses it's important to turn your mattress regularly to maximise its life. Body weight compresses a mattress, leading to dips and ultimately an uneven sleeping surface. Consider a one-sided 'no-turn' mattress if turning a heavy mattress could be difficult.
Latex and visco-elastic mattresses: These mattresses do not need turning and in some cases only have one sleeping surface so cannot be turned, but the mattress should still be rotated lengthways occasionally (once a month) to maximise their life. Over time these mattresses may feel as if they are gradually getting softer, as cells within the foam open more fully and the surface reacts more quickly. However the important pressure relieving properties remain the same and eventually the whole mattress will react evenly.
Measuring up
BedHouse.Co.Uk beds are available in all UK standard sizes. The dimensions of a bedstead are greater than a divan base equivalent, but the mattress size required remains the same. The mattresses we sell are as mattress sizes, and our bed linen is made to fit the same sizes.
Made to order: Bespoke options can be made to order, direct from the supplier. Where indicated these products can be delivered within 4 weeks (these products can only be delivered by this method). Refund conditions apply; please see the 'Returns' section of our website for details (this does not affect your statutory rights).
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