FAQ's
What sort of bed should I choose if I have a bad back?
For a long time, it was believed that a hard bed was good for a bad back. Recent research confirms this is not necessarily the case – and could in fact cause more damage. Myer's Backcare springs offer a more supportive feel to the mattress without being too hard. The extra resilient polyester layers give plenty of comfort and is considered the best option.

What sort of bed is best for asthma sufferers or other types of allergy?
Almost all beds will, in time, attract house dust mites, whose droppings are highly allergenic. Regular cleaning, airing and the use of protective covers will reduce the effect. Plenty of ventilation so air can circulate is also desirable. Myer's Talalay Latex mattresses are Hypo-allergenic which help to reduce the amount of dust mites.

What should I pay for a good mattress?
Prices for Myer's mattresses range from £149 to over £599. As a general rule you get what you pay for. Remember that every £100 you spend on a new bed, actually represents an investment of just 3p a night (assuming a lifespan of 10 years). Myer's suggest that you pay as much as you can afford to get a bed that you will feel comfortable in. It's a false saving if you are uncomfortable and cannot sleep.

I have been told to turn my mattress regularly. Why is this necessary?
On better quality Myer's mattresses, particularly those with lots of fillings, body indentations are a normal characteristic of a mattress working as intended, allowing the springs to move individually while the fillings cradle your body. But these mattresses will need to be turned regularly to ensure that fillings settle and compact down evenly.

Myer's recommend you turn your mattress from end to end and side to side every week for the first few months and thereafter about every three months. More information about turning your bed is available in the Caring for your Bed section.

Non Turn Mattresses
If this is going to be a problem you should ask your retailer to show you mattress options which do not need turning: these are now available in both sprung and non-sprung constructions.

(N.B. Handles are intended to help position the mattress correctly on the base. They are not designed to carry its full weight).

What is the difference between non turn and no need to turn mattresses?
Non turn mattresses are designed as one-sided mattresses and can only be used on that one side. No need to turn mattresses can be used either way – but it is not necessary to turn them regularly to even out the wear and tear – although occasional turning is usually suggested.

Is bed linen freely available for bigger beds?
Most department stores stock linen for beds up to 180cm (6’) wide. For other sizes there are companies who can make to order.

Are foam mattresses hot?
Mattresses don’t create the heat and people can get hot on beds of all constructions but foam is a good insulator and the higher the density (i.e. the better the quality) the greater the potential heat retention. If you are the sort of person who gets hot in bed (and remember that age, health and medications can all affect your body’s heat control mechanisms), look for Myer's foam products with an open cell construction which will breathe more easily. Make sure the mattress is well ventilated and use cotton sheets or duvets with lower tog ratings, etc. Many of Myer's foam mattresses use breathable knitted fabrics that improve air circulation around your body during sleep.