Mattress guides
Everything we think is worth knowing before you spend a few hundred pounds on something you will use for the next eight years. No sales pitch.
UK mattress size guide
Every UK mattress size in centimetres and inches, from single to super king, with how to choose between them.
5 min read
Mattress types explained
Memory foam, pocket sprung, hybrid, open coil and latex mattresses compared — how each one feels and who it suits.
6 min read
How to choose mattress firmness
Why firmness labels differ between brands, how sleeping position and body weight change what you need, and how we normalise firmness.
5 min read
Choosing a mattress if you have back pain
What to look for in a mattress if you have back or joint pain — support, pressure relief, firmness and trial periods.
4 min read
Mattress buying checklist
The practical checks to run before ordering a mattress — depth, delivery, trial, warranty, old mattress removal and total cost.
4 min read
How mattress sales and discounts work
Why mattresses seem to be permanently on sale, how to read an RRP, and when prices genuinely move.
4 min read
Mattress care and rotation
How often to rotate or turn a mattress, whether to use a protector, and the care habits that affect warranty cover.
3 min read