Debunking Common Mattress Myths: What Really Matters For A Good Night's Sleep

In the world of mattresses, there are so many myths and contradictory information out there that can make things very confusing. With various mattress types that are designed with different technologies, following the wrong advice could potentially have a negative impact on your sleep quality.

But don’t worry - this guide is here to clear a lot of the misinformation around mattresses. Whether you’re shopping for a new mattress or wanting to find out more on how you can maintain your current one, this guide will debunk some of the most common mattress myths, separating the fiction from the facts!

Myth 1: You Have To Flip Your Mattress Regularly

The first myth is the idea that you have to flip your mattress regularly in order to prevent sagging and dips that form over time on your mattress. Although some elements of this are true, not all mattresses can be totally flipped on their side - you could possibly do more harm than good.

Mattresses that are completely turned on their side, even when they’re not designed to do so, could result in you sleeping on the unsuitable materials and damage could be caused to the mattress even faster.

Most mattresses benefit from being rotated 180 degrees every 3 months to prevent those indentations that occur from the distribution of weight on the mattress. Rather than flipping the mattress completely, this technique can actually be easier - it’s a win-win situation! Rotating your mattress too regularly can sometimes result in your body not fully adjusting, especially if you have a memory foam mattress that is designed to get to know your body’s contours and your favourite sleeping positions as time goes on.

Myth 2: Firm Mattresses Are Always Better For Your Back

It’s true in some cases that firm mattresses are better for your back, such as orthopaedic and pocket sprung ones. These mattresses are designed with springs inside that create a firm surface, contributing to improved spinal alignment.

However, not everyone feels as though firm mattresses are right for them, as not one size and type fits all. In fact, a mattress that’s too firm and hard can actually increase pain in certain areas of your body - it’s comfort that matters the most.

Plus, it can depend on your sleeping position. For example, side sleepers may benefit from soft to medium mattresses for relief on their shoulders and hips.

Myth 3: The More Expensive, The Better

Naturally, many people think that the more expensive a mattress is, the better quality it will be. Sometimes this is true, but it’s not always the case. You don’t have to splurge hundreds upon hundreds of pounds on a mattress for it to be a decent one.

Plus, you can run the risk of spending lots of money on a certain type of mattress when you could have benefited more from a cheaper alternative. For example, you could have invested in a really expensive open-coil mattress, but a less expensive memory foam mattress may have suited your needs better as you may be someone who prefers a softer sleep surface. So, the right mattress for you depends on your personal preferences and lifestyle, rather than just price alone.

Our mattresses are at an affordable price, and some of them are even discounted with up to 45% off - you’ll be able to find premium mattresses at great deals here at Sloomy.

Myth 4: Mattresses Should Last Forever

Unfortunately, mattresses don’t last forever. Just like many things, they eventually deteriorate due to wear and tear as the years go on. Usually, good mattresses last around 7-10 years, and it’s around this time that they often show visible signs of degradation.

We’ve touched on how mattresses can have sagging and dips in their surface as time goes on, and this is one of the most common visible signs that tell you when you’re ready for a replacement.

If you have a spring mattress and your sleep is getting interrupted by squeaky noises, it’s a tell-tale sign that you’re ready to start shopping around for a new one!

Fraying edges across your mattress are also another sign that it’s on its way out as the stitching around the textiles becomes undone and looser.

To discover more tips on how to identify signs of wear and tear in your mattress, why not visit some more of our guides?

Myth 5: You Can Dispose Of Your Mattress Anywhere

Mattresses cannot be disposed of simply just anywhere. In fact, disposing of your mattress ethically and responsibly is an essential way to protect the environment, wildlife and local communities. A little bit of care at the end of your mattress’ life goes a long way!

The UK faces a large flytipping problem, where millions of mattresses are dumped on roadsides and in fields each year. So, we need to do as much as we can to combat the waste of products that can’t disintegrate into the earth.

You could possibly arrange a collection for the local council to pick up your mattress, where they’ll be able to take it to a local recycling centre. Here, they’ll break down the materials and repurpose them for other products, such as recycling the coils for steel parts and the fabrics for padding in furniture. Local charities also sometimes accept mattresses, making it a great way to not only save the environment, but also help an organisation in their missions towards a certain cause. This can be quite a rewarding feeling!

For more information on how to dispose of your mattress correctly, feel free to take a look at some of our other guides where we explore this topic in further detail.

Myth 6: Mattresses Are The Most Important Factor Of Sleep Quality

Many people are led to believe that mattresses are the be all and end all to great sleep quality. Yes, they’re essential for great sleep, but there is a lot more to it beyond your mattress!

Your sleep quality can depend on so many other factors, as well as your mattress. This can depend on lifestyle choices: are you someone who is exposed to a lot of screen time before bed? Are you someone who has a sedentary lifestyle and could benefit from more exercise each day? These day to day decisions can have a huge impact on your circadian rhythm, which determines the different times of the day where your body feels sleepy and awake.

While many people believe that great sleep solely depends on their mattress, your sleeping environment also plays a crucial role. Having an organised bedroom is essential for getting your shut-eye each night - investing in storage beds such as divan and ottoman ones can be a huge weight off your shoulders for your bedroom’s organisation, enhancing your sleep quality. A tidy space equalling a tidy mind is no myth!

Myth 7: Older Mattresses Are Fine If They Still Feel Comfortable

Not all signs of wear and tear are visible when it comes to your mattress getting old. While they may feel comfortable on the surface, their internal structure, whether it be springs or memory foam, can start to give way. Even if the mattress feels fine, the old internal structure of the mattress can cause poor spinal alignment and posture.

Plus, old mattresses can accumulate a lot of dust and particles inside, even if they’re not noticeable. They can trigger sneezes and mild irritation, especially for susceptible people with allergies or asthma.

Around the 7-10 year mark, it’s a great time to consider replacing your mattress so you can be sure to get many nights of wonderful sleep.

Myth 8: Mattresses Can Be The Cure For Back Pains

While good mattresses are great for comfort, they’re by no means a cure for your back or joint pains. No one can promise miracles with their mattresses being able to cure your aches and pains, but they can help alleviate the symptoms. Whether you’re someone who is athletic and often has muscle soreness, or you’re someone who's healing from surgery, a good-quality mattress can certainly help relieve your aches. They can’t always completely take your aches away, but they can help it become more manageable from day to day.

From Myth To Reality: Discover The Right Mattress Now

We hope we have demystified a lot of the confusion and misinformation about mattresses, as we’ve separated the facts from fiction in this guide. We’ve covered a wide range of topics, such as mattress disposal, pricing, maintenance and the right mattresses for back pains - we hope you now have a better insight into what mattress is right for you and how to care for it.

For more information on choosing the best mattress for your sleeping position, why not take a look into some more of our guides? Our customer service team is also happy to help with any questions you may have.

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My experience with Sloomy has been extremely disappointing from start to finish. The bed ordered via Debenhams for my vulnerable mother-in-law, who suffers from COPD and has limited mobility following a stroke, failed to arrive on the scheduled delivery date with no communication, update, or explanation. We had spent the day preparing for the delivery, including removing her existing bed, only to be left without any bed at all when the delivery failed to turn up. As a result, she was forced to spend the night sleeping on a sofa, causing significant discomfort and distress given her medical conditions. Despite the seriousness of the situation, there was little acknowledgment of the impact this had. When the bed finally arrived the following day, we discovered that the headboard could not be assembled because the required fittings were either missing or defective. What should have been a straightforward resolution turned into a frustrating and prolonged process. Attempts to obtain support have been met with slow responses, with Debenhams and sloomy passignbuck between each other, repeated requests for the same information, and a complete lack of ownership of the issue. We have been repeatedly asked to wait for escalations that never seem to happen, provide photographs multiple times, and start the process over with different agents who appear unaware of previous correspondence. Most concerning has been the apparent lack of urgency despite it being made clear that the customer affected is vulnerable. The combination of a missed delivery, poor communication, an incomplete product, lengthy delays in customer service responses, and failure to resolve the problem promptly has left us with very little confidence in Sloomy's customer care. Overall, this experience has been stressful, frustrating, and wholly unacceptable. I would not expect a vulnerable customer to be treated in this manner, and I hope significant improvements are made to both delivery reliability and after-sales support.

8 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Disgraceful customer service. Non existent

19 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

I ordered my sons bed to arrive two days before his birthday, I was pleasantly surprised when I received a text message to say it would actually arrive 6 days before his birthday, delivery was scheduled between 6am and 11am. On the delivery day I was at work and by 2.30pm I received a message saying the delivery van had broken down and they would contact me with an alternative date. Now I can understand that these things happen, what I do not understand and was infuriating was that I must have rang the landline number 20 times and the mobile number used to text me the same amount of times and that no one pciked up or answered the phone. The landline number just rang 5 times and then went dead. The service was shocking and being in limbo worrying if my son would get his bed before his birthday was frustrating. I did eventually get my bed at 6.35am on a bank holiday Monday morning!! I will admit the actual bed is very good quality and I cannot understimate this My advice for this company is that be aware if something goes wrong then you will be annoyed an frustrated

21 days ago

Sam

Verified Customer

Nice bed, i really like it

1 months ago

Kathryn wright

Verified Customer

Very nice bed, kept me up to date with delivery dates and times, wrong size of head board sent, phoned up, spoke to Rayhaan, he had the new headboard sent out to me within 2/3 days with an apology. Excellent service

3 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Great divan beds at amazing prices. By far the cheapest around but the beds are so luxurious. Customer service was excellent and responded quickly to my queries, would recommend.

3 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Verry good customer service and help from rayhaan, verry patient and understanding. Amazing and outstanding customer service once again which is highly appreciated. Really really helpful thank you !!

3 months ago

Ademola Arowona

Verified Customer

Nice Bed and Mattress. Good value for money spent. This should be 5 stars but delivery did not come early

4 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

I would strongly advise others to think carefully before ordering from Sloomy. The bed I received was faulty and not fit for use. From the outset, resolving the issue was made unnecessarily difficult. Despite explaining that I am disabled, I was repeatedly asked to repackage and handle a large, broken bed using the original packaging, which was not a reasonable or accessible request. When I asked for communication by email as a reasonable adjustment, this was ignored. I was instead pushed into phone contact, and when I explained I record calls to help manage my disability, the representative refused to continue the conversation. At no point was a fair or practical resolution offered. The overall handling of this issue shows a complete lack of customer care and disregard for accessibility. This has been stressful, upsetting, and entirely avoidable. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company.

5 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Appalling Service and are not interested in retaining customers and obviously do not want a business. Placed an order with a specified delivery date to be advised by message that they cannot deliver until a week later than this. No apology and not interested in resolving. Do not use this company

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