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Hypnos Mattress Care Guide | Turning Instructions & Maintenance Advice

How to care for your Hypnos mattress, divan base and topper, including turning guidance and slatted base requirements.

Last Updated: February 2026

Hypnos beds are handcrafted using high-quality natural materials and pocket springs to provide long-lasting comfort and support. Following the correct care guidance will help maintain performance and protect your 10-year guarantee.

Upon Delivery

  • Your mattress or topper may have compressed slightly during transportation. This is normal and it will soon resume its natural shape.
  • Once unwrapped, leave the mattress uncovered for a few hours to allow it to breathe.
  • A slight natural odour may be noticeable initially. This will dissipate with airing.
  • The sleep surface uses unbleached cotton, so you may notice natural cotton seeds within the weave.

Use a Suitable Supportive Base

  • A new mattress should not be used on an old sprung divan or worn bedstead.
  • If using a slatted base, slats must be no more than 7.5cm (3 inches) apart.
  • If slats are wider than 7.5cm, use a bedstead mattress base between slats and mattress.

An unsuitable base may result in premature wear and could invalidate your guarantee.

Divan Base Care

  • Drawers are designed for lightweight items only.
  • Maximum weight: 20kg per standard drawer, 7kg per continental drawer.
  • Check screws for castors, feet, linking bars and headboard regularly.
  • Use castor cups on wooden floors.

Protecting Your Mattress

We strongly recommend using a cotton or wool-faced mattress protector.

  • Avoid plastic or non-breathable protectors.
  • Failure to use a protector may invalidate the guarantee.

Body Impressions – What’s Normal?

Body impressions are a normal and expected characteristic of Hypnos mattresses. The generous comfort fillings settle in response to your weight and sleeping pattern.

You may notice:

  • Gentle dipping where you sleep
  • A slight ridge in the centre (especially in larger sizes)

This does not affect support or comfort. Regular rotation and turning will minimise uneven settlement.

Rotating & Turning Your Hypnos Mattress

Turning encourages even settlement of upholstery fillings.

For Turnable Mattresses

  • Turn and rotate once a week for the first 3 months.

  • After 3 months, turn and rotate seasonally.

No Turn Mattresses

  • Rotate end-to-end weekly for the first 3 months.

  • Thereafter rotate seasonally.

Pillow Top Mattresses

  • Rotate end-to-end weekly for the first 3 months.

  • Rotate seasonally thereafter.

  • Deeper body impressions are expected due to pillow top design.

Zipped Mattresses

Unfasten before rotating or turning.

Important Safety Notes

  • Do not attempt to turn the mattress alone.
  • Do not bend or roll the mattress.
  • Do not lift using the handles (they are for positioning only).

Airing Your Mattress

Air weekly by turning back bed linen for a few hours to allow moisture to dissipate.

Cleaning Your Mattress

  • Brush every other month using a soft brush.
  • Do not vacuum.
  • Treat spills immediately with dry towels.
  • Do not use detergents or chemical cleaners.

Usage Guidance

  • Avoid sitting on the edge for prolonged periods.
  • Do not stand or jump on the bed.
  • Do not remove sewn-in labels (required for guarantee).

Need the Official Hypnos Care Guide?

You can download the official Hypnos Bed Care Guide & Guarantee leaflet (PDF) for full manufacturer documentation.