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10/06/2008

Whether you're looking for a new bed or mattress, a duvet or pillows, our essential bed buyer's guide will help you have the best night's sleep, ever.

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Get The Biggest You Can...

If your bed's more than 10 years old, you wake up with aches and pains, are not sleeping well, or your mattress shows signs of wear and tear, it's time to buy a new one.

There are literally thousands of beds, frames and mattresses to choose from. And since there's no such thing as the perfect one for anyone, it pays to do your research first.

When shopping for a bed frame, getting the biggest you can will mean more space to move around, less disturbance by your partner, and a better night's sleep. Ideally, it should be 10 to 15cm longer than the tallest of the two of you. So, what should you go for - a divan or bedstead? Your choice will come down to style and what you find most comfortable. A divan - essentially an upholstered box, fitted with castors for mobility, or on legs to create storage space beneath - won't give you a particularly sleek look, but good ones are very comfortable.

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  1. We have had the same issue - try looking on this site as they have lots of good info regarding this: www.ergoflex.co.uk Hope this helps!
    Posted by RufusB on 13/10/2009 15:24:23
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  2. Hi there, you're website is extremely helpful and well laid out. However I wonder if you might cover cleaning tips for ladies going through the menopause and subsequently discovering that their mattreses are beginning to have an odour because of the amount of hot sweats they are having in the nighttime. Could a de-humidifyer help for example?? Regards Sharon
    Posted by Sharon Cullen on 13/09/2008 10:57:37
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