Author: The Sleep Guy

  • What’s The Best Wool Mattress In The UK In 2024?

    What’s The Best Wool Mattress In The UK In 2024?

    A wool mattress is what you’d call a ‘traditional’ choice for a mattress. They’re made in a tried-and-tested way. My mother would probably want a wool mattress after watching a feature on Countryfile about sheep shearing. Wool is a naturally breathable material which can add a bit of comfort to…

  • Best Natural Mattress In the UK | 2024 Top 5 + Deals

    Best Natural Mattress In the UK | 2024 Top 5 + Deals

    Definitions vary a bit, but the best natural mattress is one that uses things like cotton, wool, latex and springs. Natural mattresses are usually more expensive than manmade mattresses as the materials are pricier.  Some natural mattresses also use fancy materials like cashmere. However, this can be a bit of…

  • 6 Tips For Buying The Best Pocket Spring Mattress

    6 Tips For Buying The Best Pocket Spring Mattress

    Most people shopping for a good quality mattress buy a pocket spring one. Sure, memory foam and other types of mattress are popular, but most of us stick to what we know. But that decision still needs narrowing down from a vast number of pocket spring mattresses on the market. You’ve got two…

  • Best Mattresses Beginners’ Guide 2024

    Best Mattresses Beginners’ Guide 2024

    So, which is the best brand of mattress? If money is no object, then I’d start by looking at mattress brands which have won big awards recently: There are also some less expensive brands which have won big awards. Most notably, Shire Beds won Bed Product of the Year in…

  • 10 Best Cot Mattresses For Baby’s Beds 2024

    10 Best Cot Mattresses For Baby’s Beds 2024

    We’ve picked out 10 of the best cot bed mattresses for babies, based on expert awards, customer reviews and value for money.

  • Best Orthopedic Mattress/Orthopaedic Mattress |Top 5| 2024

    Best Orthopedic Mattress/Orthopaedic Mattress |Top 5| 2024

    Where should you start if you want the best orthopedic mattress? It’s fair to say there’s some mixed advice online. Most of the time a mattress referred to as ‘orthopedic’ or ‘orthopaedic’ just means one that is very firm or extra firm. Despite the name, it isn’t necessarily the best mattress…

  • 5 Best Firm Mattresses in the UK 2024

    5 Best Firm Mattresses in the UK 2024

    There’s an old myth that sleeping on a firm mattress is good for you, regardless of your build and weight. Most experts and researchers now say that is nonsense. What you need is a ‘supportive’ mattress, which matches your build. Those interested in the science of sleep and research might…

  • Best Medium Firm Mattress In The UK | Top 5 | 2024

    Best Medium Firm Mattress In The UK | Top 5 | 2024

    There’s a big choice for those who want the best medium firm mattress on the market in the UK. We’ve picked out five of the best value by looking at those with outstanding customer reviews, awards and decent specifications such as long warranties and trial periods. The general idea when…

  • What’s The Best Mattress For Couples? UK Top 5 + Discounts

    What’s The Best Mattress For Couples? UK Top 5 + Discounts

    Finding the best mattress for couples is not easy, particularly if one of you is much heavier than the other. The main issue is firmness, because lighter people need softer mattresses than heavier people. One option is to find a couples’ mattress which is a compromise which will be OK…

  • 5 Best Bed In A Box Mattresses 2024 – Which To Buy? Which To Avoid?

    5 Best Bed In A Box Mattresses 2024 – Which To Buy? Which To Avoid?

    Buying a bed in a box is a convenient alternative to traipsing around a mattress showroom on a retail park on a Saturday morning with three reluctant children. Your mattress is usually delivered quickly and you can carry it up the stairs without knocking the mirror off the wall. You…