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New bed questions

misty6
misty6 Posts: 102 Forumite
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Hello all


I went down to the town this afternoon to lie on a few mattresses. The salesman said that the new mattresses these days don't need turning anymore. Does anyone know if that is true? Or is it just a ploy so the repeat business comes round quicker!? I thought turning the mattress was what extended it's life.


I was going to buy the mattress only but the divans only cost about £100 more so I think it would be nice to have the whole bed renewed. (The cats have ruined my current base) I realise this is a money saving site but I am quite happy to pay a decent amount for a bed as I spend so long in it.


My previous 2 beds have been sealy posturepedic and I have been very happy with them so am thinking of going for the same again. Does anyone have any opinion on whether this is m best option or if there is anything equivalent that is worth having a look at please?


Also they said that they wouldn't take the old bed away so what have people done about that please? I really don't want to put my old mattress out for the council to collect as it's in a bit of an embarrassing condition!


Thanks :)
Mortgage and debt free :)
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  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,891 Forumite
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    My mattress still needs turned from side to side and came with precise instructions.

    The council workers won't care what the old one looks like
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    We went Tempur 15cm combi and very happy with it

    Jan 2004 still going,

    The guest is vi-spring classic supreme bought at the same everyone that uses it says it is very comfortable

    Sale £900 for both.

    What about going ottoman base for extra storage.
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    Mine is brand new and lovely, but like the poster above, it has instructions on it to turn it every three months.
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • Kiran
    Kiran Posts: 1,554 Forumite
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    Depends on the mattress. If the mattress has a built in topper you can't flip them but you can rotate it.
    Some people don't exaggerate........... They just remember big!
  • xyz123
    xyz123 Posts: 1,674 Forumite
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    I'd it has latex or memory foam on top then it can't be rotated...
  • misty6
    misty6 Posts: 102 Forumite
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    Thanks for all the replies. I just need to make a decision - always the hardest part for me :)
    Mortgage and debt free :)
  • Annie1960
    Annie1960 Posts: 3,009 Forumite
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    My mattress, which has springs inside and memory foam on top, does not need to be turned upside down, but I rotate it top to bottom. It's five years old now, and still excellent condition.
  • Andrew_Ryan_89
    Andrew_Ryan_89 Posts: 530 Forumite
    If price is a concern, try beds.co.uk. I got a king size, with mattress for less than £200.

    Trade off is that the instructions are not the best at all.
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,533 Forumite
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    We have had both Silentnight and Slumberland divan sets ,in the past and found that they last well.


    You can get bargains when the new ranges come out and dealers want to clear out the old cover designs.


    Sprung edged bases are more comfortable, if you flop down onto them and are also more gentle if you fall out of bed (as they help you slide gradually; our little dogs will confirm this )
  • missbiggles1
    missbiggles1 Posts: 17,481 Forumite
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    Andrew_Ryan_89 wrote: »
    If price is a concern, try beds.co.uk. I got a king size, with mattress for less than £200.

    Trade off is that the instructions are not the best at all.

    Beds come with instructions now?:eek:
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