Mattress Guides
Plain-English mattress advice: pocket spring and zoned mattresses explained, matching firmness to how you sleep, caring for a mattress so it lasts, and getting one up the stairs. Written by our showroom team around the mattresses we sell.
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Hot Sleeper? How to Choose a Cooler Mattress, Pillow and Protector
If you sleep hot, here is what makes a mattress feel cooler, from pocket springs and gel memory foam to covers, plus the pillows and protectors that help.
Super King vs King Mattress: 203 × 203 cm vs 183 × 203 cm
A super king mattress is 203 × 203 cm, a king 183 × 203 cm. Check if it fits your room, which sheets you need, and which of our mattresses come in…
Does Mattress Thickness Matter? What Actually Decides Support and Feel
Does mattress thickness matter? Height is spring core plus comfort layers. See what really decides support and feel, and how thick your mattress should be.
What Mattress Is Best for a Child? Size, Feel and Protection
Single or King Single, how firm it should be, and why a waterproof protector matters: a plain guide to choosing a mattress your child can grow into.
Mattress Firmness by Sleeping Position: Which Feel Suits You?
Which mattress firmness suits side, back and stomach sleepers, couples and heavier builds across four feel tiers, and how to test a mattress in store.
Pocket Spring vs Bonnell vs Foam Mattress: What's the Difference?
How pocket spring, Bonnell spring and memory foam mattresses differ, what 3 and 5 zone support means, and which construction suits couples or spare rooms.
Delivery, setup and care
Getting it upstairs, unboxing, cleaning and allergies
Signs You Need a New Mattress, and How to Check Yours
A dip that stays, lumps, creaking springs or edges that sink: how to check your mattress at home, what to rule out first and what to look for next.
How to Clean a Mattress, Step by Step (and Make It Last)
Clean a mattress in seven steps: vacuum it, blot stains with cold water, freshen it with bicarb and dry it well, plus the habits that help it last longer.
How to Unbox a Mattress in a Box, and When You Can Sleep on It
How to open a mattress in a box safely, what base to put it on, how long it takes to expand and when you can sleep on it, plus the mistakes to…
What Is a Hypoallergenic Mattress? Materials, Covers and Care
What hypoallergenic really means on a mattress, whether memory foam counts, and how covers, protectors and weekly washing help keep your bed cleaner.
How to Get a Mattress Up Stairs: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to get a mattress up stairs: measure first, carry it on its edge with two people, pivot through tight turns, and know when a boxed mattress is easier.
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Mattress Sizes and Dimensions Guide for Choosing the Right Fit
Full Australian mattress size chart: single, king single, double, queen, king & super king dimensions, plus how to choose. A2Z SEQ showrooms.
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