Different Mattresses = Different Benefits
Copyright 2006 Ross Goldberg
Mattress options have changed dramatically in the last 15-20 years.
Memory Foam and Latex mattresses have become common and quite inexpensive.
Inner-spring mattresses have changed as well, as major mattress manufacturer's incorporate latex, memory foam, and other types of polyurethane foam into their mattresses.
It just goes to show that innovation is paving the way for sleeping surfaces for all of us.
Below you can find the positive qualities and the negative qualities of each type of mattress, so you can choose what is best for you.
Inner Spring Mattress:
Inner Spring Mattresses are the tired and true mattress that most people have come to expect as they are the most common.
We all grew up with a mattress that ended up poking at us with broken springs when we were children.
These mattresses have begun to change to try to attract the customer that would want to purchase foam mattresses.
By incorporating different types of foam, these mattresses are attempting to pave the way for a new kind of innerspring mattress.
Most sets consist of a mattress and foundation.
The inner springs consist of hundreds of coils of wire of different gauges.
These are normally covered with some type of quilting or pillow top to give a softer feel.
These mattress sets should last between 5 and 10 years.
Most find innerspring mattresses uncomfortable when they are compared to foam mattresses or water beds.
Innerspring mattresses will hammock and cave in the middle when using a standard innerspring design.
Water beds:
Water beds reduce the pressures on the body that a traditional mattress cause.
Sleeping on water gives the proper support and spinal alignment one needs to wake up more rested and in less pain.
Water bed mattresses are the original conforming type of mattress.
The water can also be heated to provide therapeutic effects of heat for one that sleeps on it.
The problem with a water bed is the water.
A simple puncture can equal a huge mess.
If you share a water bed with a partner, every time they move there will be a wave that runs the risk of waking you up.
Air Mattress:
Air mattresses offer multiple firmness settings based on your choice.
Each side of the bed adjusts to the individual level of comfort you select.
Air beds provide a level of conforming that is similar to a Water bed.
The Sleep Number? bed is the first of this kind and like TempurPedic?, they charge a premium for it.
There are plenty of other options for air mattresses if that is what you like.
Most Air mattresses offer memory
foam or latex add-ons.
Air mattresses have many interior parts that can and often do break.
Most companies that offer this type of mattress include inferior warranties and a lot of fine print.
Air beds can easily hammock like innerspring mattresses which can lead to an uncomfortable sleeping surface.
Memory Foam Mattress:
The overall body support offered by a quality memory foam mattress is the best of any mattress (in our educated opinion).
Memory foam was initially designed to offer pressure relief.
It provides that better than any other surface available today.
Memory Foam feels more solid than latex foam.
Latex has a very bouncy feel.
Memory Foam can vary greatly between manufacturers.
TempurPedic was the first company to offer Memory Foam, as they designed memory foam mattresses for medical purposes.
They were also the first company to offer this type of bedding to the general public.
They advertise heavily and it shows in their pricing, they charge a premium for their product while other options offer an equal quality for much less.
Memory Foam is a Polyurethane foam and is not a natural product.
Memory Foam can have a funky odor to start with and some people find it extremely offensive.
Latex Mattresses:
Latex mattresses offer a conforming comparable to memory foam, while offering a natural sleep surface.
Most companies offer organic cotton covers for their mattresses as well.
Natural latex mattresses do not have much resilience and normally will only last 5 years.
Talalay or Dunlop are the most common forms of a latex mattress.
Talalay is the more involved process and provides the best resilience.
It is also washed to remove any impurities.
Latex gives you a bouncy feel, after all it is rubber.
All latex is not alike and quality levels vary greatly between the different latex options.
Be careful and ensure that you purchase the best possible quality latex available.
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How To Clean A Mattress
I work for the housekeeping department in one of the most reputed hotels in my town and mattresses are my specialty. Everything from purchasing decision to their maintenance is handled by me. So, I guess I should not be surprised if every other day one of my friends or their friends calls up to asks me "How do I clean the mattress?". Everyone wants a tip on how to clean the mattress.As I kept repeating these tips time after time, I realized that there might be others who would want to know how to clean the mattress. So hear is what I learnt:How to clean the mattress: Step 1-Prevention is better than cure You must use a mattress pad.
That is the first step to cleaning a mattress. Make sure that it is easy to wash and easy to remove and fit back. How to clean the mattress: Step 2-Good old vacuuming Vacuum the mattress often. Vacuum its sides, the box springs and every nook and corner. You set a routine.
Vacuum the mattress every time you take mattress pad out to wash.How...
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Platform Beds
Platform beds, as the name suggests, are beds that are supported by a thin or narrow strip of wood or any other material. These beds have no head or footboard, which a traditional bed contains. Platform beds are preferred by people for their firm sleeping surfaces. They are positioned lower to the ground and serve as a storage space for small houses. Usually platform beds rest on a rectangular surface, but they sometimes have small legs at the four corners.
Unlike a traditional bed that has a spring mattress, a platform bed's thin surface holds a thin mattress and sits low to the ground. The cost of a thin mattress is much less than that of a spring mattress, and bedding is minimal saving the buyer even more money. They are usually made of hard and durable wood and appeal to those who want to give their bedroom a minimalist look. The beds have a sleek look and are a self-contained unit. One can build a wide plank around the bed to use as a bench or a stand.
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Memory Foam ? Worth the Money, or Just another Sales-Crap?
Wondering Why so Many People Talk about Memory Foam Mattress? Lets See if its Worth Your Attention.
Everybody wants and needs a quality and comfortable sleep at night. If you cant relax your muscles during a sleep, then youll feel worse and worse every next day.
For a person to feel energetic and actually relaxed, she needs a quality nights sleep. But the problem is that regular coil spring mattresses cant give the comfort a person needs. Many people complain after sleeping on their old flat mattresses that they have back or neck pain in the morning. And that is quite common, because your body doesnt lie in a comfortable position during a sleep.
Springs simply do not adjust to the shape of your body and thus might give you all kinds of backaches.
So is there a solution to that?
Well it seems like there is. And its called ? memory foam. Many people claim that memory foam mattress has helped them to relieve back pain and finally gave...
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What are the different mattress measurements?
While buying a mattress most of us lay stress on the softness, the materials used in manufacturing and color of the mattress. We forget the mattress size. The length and breadth of the mattresses are different for different beds. The mattress size depends on the bed size and for every bed there are various types of mattresses.
Buying a small mattress is a big mistake and if your legs are completely not on the mattress and come out of it then you cannot sleep well. While sleeping in a bed you require enough space for movement and the mattress you choose should be very comfortable to turn and twist at night.
The measurements of some mattress are:
Queen Size Beds
60"wide x 80" long
152 X 203 CM
Twin Size Beds
39" wide x 75" long
99 X 191 CM
Long Twin Size Beds
39" wide x 80" long
99 X 203 CM
California King Size Beds
72" wide x 84" long...
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Beds, beds and beds! The many choices we have
Beds, beds and beds! The many choices we have
Beds come in a broad range of shapes, types and sizes. Beds used hundreds of years ago were created from piles of straw, ferns, animal skins or other natural materials. Today, in the modern world beds have evolved in many different ways. Now we have a fully sprung bed frame or a divan ( box springs ) which supports a mattress, On top of the mattress we have a pillow to lay our heads and a duvet or blanket to cover us and keep us warm.
A bed is a article of furniture or physical object mainly used or intended for sleeping upon, but is also used for relaxing, sitting, and reading.
Being as we spend around a third of our lives sleeping, the most important decision is going be deciding what kind of bed you require.
There are a wide variety of beds being offered to make your selection from.:
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Baby Crib Mattress - Drifting Off To Dreamland On A Carefully Selected Mattress
A baby crib mattress may well be a more important purchase than the crib itself. Your little one will need a durable, firm, and safe surface for a snug sleeptime routine. An expensive crib is of little use, unless take care when choosing the baby crib mattress.
Sizing of baby crib mattresses are fairly standard, but take the necessary measurements along to ensure a snug fit in the crib. It is vital to make sure that the mattress is firm. If there is too much give, it can present a safety hazard.
Most manufacturers of baby crib mattresses offer you a choice of foam, or coil products.
A foam mattress is light, yet firm. Changing the sheets are often easier with a lighter mattress. A coil mattress can be more durable, and will continue to provide a firm surface for a growing child. Your budget, and personal taste will be the determining factors in your choice.
Look for a cover that is waterproof, and meets Federal Flammability Standards....
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