- Will a more expensive bed be better to sleep on?
Not necessarily as comfort is a matter of individual preference; a very firm expensive bed may be uncomfortable if you prefer a softer mattress but a better quality bed will be more expensive than a poor quality one because the thicker, more luxurious mattress fillings and covers are more costly
- Should I buy a hard bed to ease my aches and pains?
What you need is a new bed which offers the right support for your spine (not necessarily hard at all!) Remember that the term orthopaedic and other derivations of the word only mean that the bed is a firmer specification from that manufacturer. There are no universal standards of firmness in common usage in the UK. BUT if you have a back or skeletal problem you should consult your GP or Specialist before buying.
- How can I get the most from my mattress?
>Most mattresses need regularly turning to ensure even wear and tear and today's mattresses can be pretty heavy, so be careful! However, there are now plenty of non-turn options, which only need swivelling around from time to time, while others need to be turned only once or twice a year.
- Do I have to buy a new base if I'm replacing my old mattress?
We always recommend you buy base and mattress together because the two are designed and manufactured to complement one another in terms of support. Your mattress may show visible signs of wear and tear but the base will have had equal pressure and strain - it just doesn't show quite so clearly. If you purchase from different manufacturers any warranty may be compromised if the manufacturer deems the base to be unsuitable to support the mattress or vice versa. Another point to watch is making sure the dimensions of any base and mattress separately sourced are compatible - two Kings might not be quite the same size!
- There are so many bed sizes - how big should I go?
People don't buy large enough beds. 75% of all double beds are still the standard 4ft 6in/135cm wide double - yet this is plainly not room enough for two adults to sleep comfortably together without disturbing each other. Even upgrading to the next size, a 5ft/150cm king size, whilst it takes up very little extra bedroom space, makes a considerable difference!
- What are the standard bed sizes?
There are no uniform or universal standards of sizes or names for bed sizes that have to be used in law: the terms that are used are descriptive and there is no guarantee that the term King, for example, will be applied to exactly the same size product by different manufacturers. Metric sizes are not exactly the same as imperial sizes, either. The following are the most common sizes available:
- Common Name Usual Size (imperial) Usual Size (metric)
| Single |
3ft x 6ft 3in |
90 x 190cm |
| Double |
4ft 6in x 6ft 3in |
135 x 190cm |
| King |
5ft x 6ft 6in |
150 x 200cm |
| Super King |
6ft x 6ft 6in |
180 x 200cm
|
We sell non standard size beds and mattresses too!
- How long should my bed last?
It varies according to the type of bed and the amount of usage but, as a general rule, if you wake up with aches and pains which disappear over the course of the day, you are not sleeping as well as you did a year ago or the mattress shows signs of wear, it is probably time to change your bed.
- How do I dispose of an old bed?
We can dispose of your old bed for you just look for the option in a product page. Your Local Authority waste disposal/refuse collection service will usually take large items on request but some make a charge.
- What does four drawer continental mean?
4 drawer continental is where the 2 drawers at the headboard end of the bed are half the normal size, ideal if you have bedside tables.
- Can I have two drawers on just one side of the divan base?
Only on 3ft divan beds. Unfortunately this type of storage option is not available from any of our suppliers in any other size.
- Name of a bed/mattress in a high street shop but not online
Shops on the high street use different names to ones used on the internet to protect their prices. If you have seen a bed or mattress you liked in a shop just make a note of the brand and specifications and we will inform you of the online name.
- What are pocket springs?
Pocket springs are individually created and then placed in their own fabric pockets, which allows the springs to move independently of each other. The result? Right support for you and your partner where it’s most needed, regardless of differences in weight.
- What is an open coil spring system?
An open coil spring system is fundamentally one spring which runs continuously throughout the mattress .This is the most commonly used spring system. It incorporates rows of hour-glass shaped springs which are joined to neighbouring springs by a continuous small diameter spiral unit, called a helical. The perimeter of the spring unit is strengthened by a heavy gauge border rod or wire, top and bottom. Because open coil spring systems are so simple, they are the most cost effective mattress on the market. Just because they are less expensive, doesn't mean they are of low quality. Open coil mattresses come with all different types of fillings and upholstery's depending upon your preference.
- My new bed/mattress has a fault who do I contact?
Please contact us via email or call 01202 937986 and will arrange for immediate collection and re-delivery of your item.
- What is Zip & Link?
Zip & Link is where a 6ft (super king size) mattress comes in 2 halves and is zipped togeather down the middle length ways. The benefit to this type of mattress is that you effectively have two separate mattresses acting independently.