Bed in a Box mattress companies are taking the mattress world by storm. You no longer have to spend a whole afternoon visiting various bed stores, lying on different beds and dealing with smarmy sales representatives. Instead you can order a new mattress from the discomfort of your old mattress. Within a few days it …
When it comes to mattresses, there are three main types that are widely seen in homes across the UK. These are: Coil sprung Pocket sprung Memory foam Hybrid Coil sprung mattresses were at one point the most popular choice of mattress, mainly because there was no real alternative. However, coil sprung technology is very outdated …
Tiny houses and minimalism have never been so popular, and neither has finding a mattress that offers the best value for money. At least that was the case until Zinus came along. If you’re looking for a budget mattress that packs a punch, then the Zinus ‘Green Tea’ memory foam mattress could be just what …
You’ve heard of the Emma mattress for adults. Now there is a toddler-size foam mattress perfect for young sleepers. What’s more, it will fit most cots and Moses baskets and is also surprisingly affordable. But is it worth buying a toddler memory foam mattress full stop – or are they just a gimmick? You probably …
When it comes to buying a mattress, many companies sell “orthopaedic” versions suitable for back pains. Although it sounds like something special, an orthopaedic mattress is really one that is extra firm. Extra firm mattresses are not to be mistaken with firm mattresses, which many people find comfortable to sleep on. If you have back …
If you’re not sure what memory foam is, then read my description here – this may not be the best mattress type for you. There are a LOT of memory foam mattress sellers and suppliers on the market, let’s demystify which ones you should consider. 1. Nectar Memory Foam mattress At a glance: 356 night …
You might not have heard of Dormeo before now but they have been around for more than 15 years in the UK. Their claim is to use “award-winning materials” in their products, including their very own patented memory foam. I’ll analyse this more further down the review, but to summarise: this memory foam they call …
Pocket spring? Memory foam? Hybrid!? Which is best for you? The mattress sector is full of wild claims and marketing hype. Let me sort the wheat from the chaff and finally answer this question. While these mattress types do have some similarities, first let’s look at what is different. What are they made of? …