BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress

BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress Review

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress is an Australian made, innerspring mattress that features a waterproof fabric and an anti-bacterial treatment.

This mattress makes up part of the BedGuard mattress range that also includes the BedGuard Guardian Luxury Waterproof Mattress.

BedGuard mattresses are specially designed for toilet training, special needs, and the elderly in context of bedwetting, spills, and stains.

✏️ Product summary

• Innerspring mattress
• Firm feel
• Waterproof and anti-bacterial
• 5 year guarantee
• Current best price is $2,375 (queen)
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Purchase and delivery

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress can be ordered online (through the BedGuard website).

The mattress can be delivered to many locations in Australia, but can only ship to a location where BedGuard can provide a delivery service.

Metropolitan deliveries will incur a $100 delivery fee, whereas regional deliveries involve a $180 fee. This charge is subject to change once delivery circumstances are determined.

BedGuard endeavours to deliver your order as quickly as possible, but estimated delivery times may change due to circumstances beyond control.

This mattress does not come compressed in a box. Removing the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress from its packaging (cardboard and plastic) should take around 10-15 minutes. As always, we recommend having two people available to unpack a mattress.

Keep in mind that there will be a substantial amount of packaging to dispose of. So, some planning may be required along with a fair bit of bin space.

Inside the packaging is a product information leaflet that includes care instructions.

In terms of pure aesthetics, the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress presents well with a fairly dull, unremarkable appearance. It sits 29cm high which is a typical height of many innerspring mattresses.

Mattress construction

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress is an innerspring mattress that consists of several comfort materials and a Bonnell spring system.

1. Top cover

The top cover of this mattress is made of a BedGuard Damask ticking and quilting. This quilting includes 15mm of foam plus quilting paper.

2. Comfort layer

This foam layer is made of 40mm premium foam pads. As the mattress is double sided, this foam layer is located on both the top and bottom of the mattress.

3. Support system

The main support structure of this mattress is a Bonnell spring system. The springs are made from round, hourglass shaped springs, which are tied together.

A round helical crosswise connects each single spring to a spring unit.

Comfort and support

The top fabric cover of the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress feels thick and rough, but to be expected when you consider its waterproof properties.

The comfort layers do provide some pressure relief, but its level of comfort would only be considered as adequate. This particularly feel gives off a ‘hospital bed’ vibe.

This mattress would be best suited for back sleepers but this suitability will vary between individuals.

When it comes to a specific firmness rating, all of our reviewers agreed that this mattress has an firm feel. By majority vote, we settled on a 8 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest).

Firmness rating

Please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide and they do not necessarily relate to comfort.

Furthermore, our firmness ratings are assigned based on Bedbuyer’s testing process and these may differ from firmness ratings given by individual companies. Mattress firmness will also vary depending on the type of bed base used.

We tested the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress on the Chiropedic Bed Base which is a good quality bed base with rigid slats.

The mattress offers reliable back support, thanks to the strong Bonnell spring system. This is compromised in some way though with the over-responsive spring system. The spring system should accommodate people of all sizes, but users will have to contend with some unsteadiness.

As we touched on above, the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress responds excessively to normal sleep movements. In basic terms, this means that changing sleep positions (and intimate activities) will involve plenty of movement from the mattress springs.

Responsiveness

Please note that our responsiveness scales are just a guide and preferred responsiveness levels will vary between individuals. It’s worth noting also that innerspring mattresses are generally more responsive than foam mattresses.

The finer details

The build quality and craftsmanship of the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress is respectable. The quality of the foams and fabrics is of a reasonable standard, as is the quality of the stitching and finishings.

The waterproof cover does seem to be effective and so would suit children or high risk spill environments. Liquid and water is easy to clean up with a cloth or paper towel.

Edge support is strong so users should be able to use the full surface of the mattress, without the fear of rolling off the edge. Furthermore, the mattress should accommodate sitting activities adequately.

In terms of partner disturbance, the spring system in the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress does not isolate motion well at all. So, a restless partner will likely cause some disruption during sleep.

The waterproof cover does seem to be effective.

With that said, motion transfer may vary. A larger mattress (e.g. king size) will usually involve lower amounts of motion transfer. Partner disturbance will also depend on the size of the occupants of the bed.

This mattress has a double sided design, which means that you can flip the mattress over if desired. Essentially, you can sleep on either side of the mattress which is a rare feature in today’s market.

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress does come with vertically positioned side handles. Side handles will always make moving or transporting a mattress easier.

It’s worth noting here that the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress is Australian made. BedGuard is also an official provider to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

All BedGuard mattresses are flame retardant and comply with highest safety standards. BedGuard mattresses are also protected by Healthguard™. This produces an anti-bacterial and anti-dust mite sleep environment.

What bed base should I use?

As with most mattresses, we recommend the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress to be used on a bed base with flat panel slats such as the Koala Paddington Bed Base.

A bed base with solid slats (with slats no longer than 8 cm apart) such as the Chiropedic Bed Base, would also be very suitable.

Koala Paddington Bed Base

We would advise against using a bed base with flexible (posture) slats as this type of base may not provide adequate support. Ultimately, the use of an unsupportive mattress foundation will void the mattress warranty.

We don’t recommend the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress to be used with an adjustable (electric) bed base as this may cause damage to the mattress components. Here is our full list of mattresses that are compatible with an adjustable bed base.

It’s worth noting here that mattress firmness, performance, and durability will vary with different bed bases.

Trial period and warranty

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress does not come with a free trial period or comfort guarantee. So, you cannot return the mattress for a refund if you are not satisfied.

This mattress does come with a 5 year guarantee to cover any faulty materials or workmanship.

Available sizes

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress is available in 5 sizes (king, queen, double, king single, and single size) so it should accommodate most sleeping arrangements.

Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2024.

Final verdict

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress provides adequate comfort and support but its spring system is questionable in terms of motion transfer.

With that said, its waterproof and anti-bacterial properties should be appealing, particularly for children or the elderly.

Bedbuyer’s rating:  3.6 / 5

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Did you know? Bedbuyer recently announced Australia’s Top 10 Mattresses in 2024!

If you have any questions about the BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress, please comment below.

Retail Prices

• King Mattress: $2,950
• Queen Mattress: $2,375
• Double Mattress: $2,100
• King Single Mattress: $1,350
• Single Mattress: $995

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Delivery information

• BedGuard sells and delivers products within Australia and can only ship to a location where we can provide a delivery service. BedGuard does not make deliveries outside of Australia.

• For estimation purposes, please allow $100 for metropolitan deliveries and $180 for regional deliveries. This charge is subject to change once delivery circumstances are determined upon ordering.

• Although every effort is made to deliver your order according to the estimated delivery times provided, estimated ship times may change due to changes in supply, warehousing locations, public holidays or circumstances beyond our control.

Product information – BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress

• Weight: TBC kgs (Queen mattress)
• Height: 29cm
• Spring count: 390 (Queen mattress)

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence mattress is constructed with Bonnell springs with a soft feel. Rated to 120KG has the same comfort layer as Luxury range with 30mm pillowtop. Available in Single, King Single, Double, Queen and King sizes.

The BedGuard Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress has a life expectancy exceeding 10 years and come with a manufacturer’s guarantee of 5 years.

Materials

The Guardian Opulence Waterproof Mattress is made up of three major components – the ticking or quilting meaning the top and bottom sleep surface, the foam comfort layer, and the inner springs.

Comfort Materials

• Insulation: 600g 100% polyester pad with poly scrim 6mm x 6mm
• Comfort Layer: 12mm high density foam pads (Grade 19-130)
• Pillow Top: 40mm premium foam pads (Grade 25-120)
• Quilting: 15mm of foam (Grade16-100) plus 200g Fibre plus 24g Quilting paper
• Ticking: Bedguard Damask

Support System

Bonnell coils are the oldest and most common.

First adapted from buggy seat springs of the 19th century, they are still prevalent today. The Bonnell spring is the classic Spring Unit, and has, through the years, proven its worth. It is made from round hourglass shaped springs, which are tied together to at. A round helical crosswise connects each single spring to a spring unit.

• Heat tempered Bonnell Spring unit (2.24mm, 13 gauge, 5 turn) Spring count: Single/216, King Single/286, Double/336, Queen/390, King/468
• 4mm border wire
• Edge Supports 3.15mm gauge
• Foam corner blocks

Appointments

• 5mm quilted border
• Gold air vents
• Cloth turning handles
• All foams are HealthGuard™ treated

Packaging

90 to 120um plastic bags, ‘boot’ bags are used in larger sizes

All BedGuard Mattresses offer:

• minimise night-time interruptions.
• repel liquids, stains and odours simply blot the accident with paper towel, dispose and everyone can get back to sleep
• are double sided and protected on all surfaces even accidents on the mattress sides are repelled
• are Flame Retardant and comply with highest safety standards
• are Healthguard™ protected providing an anti-bacterial and anti-dustmite sleeping environment.
• supersede the use of mattress protectors ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep and a less irritable morning
• exceed a 10 year life expectancy and Manufactures Guarantee for the first 5 years.
• are exceptionally well priced and are Australian owned, operated and wholly Australian made

All BedGuard Waterproof Mattresses are double sided so the sleep surface of your mattress is both top and bottom. Your mattress contains the following:

• Flame Retardant complying with British FR Standard BS7717 and the two test methods EN597.1 & EN597.2. Australian
• Standard AS2001.2.13-1987 cured (Heat bonded) to the fabric.
• Health Guard™ which is an Anti-Dustmite, Anti-bacterial treatment.
• 24mm Ticking/quilting stitched in tight weave small/large pattern forms the top and bottom sleep surface which is double industry standard of 12mm
• 2 x 12mm high density foam comfort layer (Grade 19-130).
• Heavy duty spring blanket to deaden spring noise 600g 100% polyester pad with poly scrim 6mm x 6mm
• 36mm Nylon edge tape stitched to connect the boarder to the top and bottom sleep surface.
• 5mm quilted border.

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