Monthly Archives: June 2011
A Visco Elastic Mattress – What on Earth is That?
For those just starting out on their mattress-hunting journey you may come across the term “visco-elastic mattress” and wonder what on earth it is. Well, don’t worry – it’s a fancy name for “memory foam” and we will take you through a bit about what memory foam is and how it is used right here.…
The Sleep for Life Mattress Range
The “Sleep for Life” mattress is an alternative name for the “Sleep to Live” mattress range which is made by Kingsdown – one of America’s oldest and most established manufacturers. Unlike Serta or Simmons, Kingsdown is a small, independent company that has always mixed quality craftsmanship with innovation and the Sleep for Life mattresses demonstrate…
Hypnos Beds Reviews – Good Enough for the Queen of England!
Hypnos Beds come from quite a heritage. The UK company has been making quality pocket spring beds for over a century and while many things have had to change for them to stay competitive, they still retain the commitment to high standards of hand craftsmanship and use of the finest materials to make their beds…
Are Cheap King Size Mattresses An Option?
If you have your heart set on a King Size mattress because you and your partner have used one before and love the extra space, but your budget is limited, how do you go about buying cheap king size mattresses that are also going to last the distance? Sometimes finding discount king sizes can be…
What to Expect from Kingsdown Mattress Prices
Kingsdown are one of those traditional US mattress manufacturers that have had to adjust to the times and separate themselves from the crowd by making a name for themselves not only for reliability and quality but also for innovation. Over a century old, Kingsdown’s quality workmanship and adaptability got them to the forefront of the…
The Many Guises of Mattress Covers
Mattress covers seem to have so many names that it’s all got a bit confusing. What’s the difference between a mattress cover, a mattress pad, a mattress protector, a mattress topper and an underpad? Well, here we look at the features and variations you will come across in covers, sheets or pads that will sit…
The Evolution of the Twin Air Mattress
If your home is not big enough for a spare room for people to sleep over but you want to be able to offer visiting friends a place to rest their head at nights, you may find a twin air mattress is a great solution for you. These items are inflatable beds, measuring around 39 inches…
A Cheap Queen Size Mattress for the Spare Room
Of all the sizes out there nowadays the queen size mattress is the best selling for couples and this means it’s also the best size for finding great bargains – all manufacturers make a queen size in their ranges; all retailers stock them; and many people buy them. That means it’s a very competitive area…
