If you are working to a modest budget, my advice is to wait for a special offer and then go for one of the three cheapest REM Fit mattresses. If you are average weight and sleep on your side, go for the REM-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000 Mattress. If you sleep…

A latex mattress is a sustainable and natural alternative to a memory foam or pocket spring mattress. The best latex mattress will be supportive whilst also being more breathable than a foam mattress. They’re also good for people with allergies to dust mites. So why aren’t all mattresses made from latex? Well, latex…

The Nectar Mattress is made by one of the relatively new mattress companies operating in the UK. It first got our attention because it was offering a ‘forever’ guarantee and a whole year to try it out. That was unprecedented at the time is still impressive. Since then, Nectar has…

A pillow top mattress is one where a comfortable topper is permanently attached onto the mattress. Various materials are used for the comfort layer on a pillowtop mattress. Some use natural materials such as latex and wool whilst others use synthetic fibres. Should you get a manmade or natural pillow…

A queen size mattress or a queen size bed is 120cm wide and 190cm long in the UK. That’s 4 foot x 6 foot 3 inches. In the UK, it’s the same as a ‘small double’. That means it is bigger than a single mattress and smaller than a standard…

You may be wondering where you can find the best mattress for front sleepers. The most common advice is that most people who sleep on their front or stomach should choose a medium/firm or firm mattress. However, there isn’t one mattress that is perfect for everyone who sleeps on their…

Panda makes two different mattresses and a topper stands out amongst mattress brands because of its use of bamboo. But which is best?

A standard small single mattress is 75cm wide and 190cm long. That’s 2 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches for anyone currently reaching for a tape measure. You’ll often find two small single mattresses crammed into a children’s bedroom in a caravan at a holiday park. Small…

The Just Sleep range of mattresses by Silentnight is their attempt to tap into the popularity of ‘Bed in a Box’ mattresses. Which is best for you?

Choosing the best Silentnight mattress isn’t an easy task. They’ve got a much bigger range of mattresses than most companies and are probably the most famous mattress brand in the UK. Their owners – the Silentnight Group – are the market leaders in terms of sales, according to industry data. The…