Charity needs cash to buy new mattresses.
By DOUG GREENE
So many people are calling Acts 4 Ministry in Waterbury for new mattresses that there's only one complete bed left in the charity's warehouse. The reason is bedbugs.
Treatment for the pests means spraying with chemicals and pursuing bedbugs where they live. Bedbugs come out of wooden bedframes or the walls of buildings, attack their prey, then return to the cracks and crevices. The furniture often has to go.
She's trying to raise cash to buy mattresses, not wanting to accept used mattresses or used pillows. Mattress covers are another commodity in demand at Acts 4 Ministry.
"If you're already low income, and you lose all your furnishings, we can pretty much replace their table and chairs and dresser if that happened to become infested, or even a couch because those are easy to get donations of," Coffin said. "New mattresses cost money."
"About 30 percent of the time, it's because they've had a bedbug infestation," said Laura Coffin, executive director of the charity. "Most of the time, they're moving out of the place that had the bedbugs because it's not being treated."
You can learn more on the Acts4Ministry website.
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Need a free mattress?
Pinellas Park, Florida - A Bay area company wants to give away 200 new mattresses to people who need them this holiday season.
For every mattress that Mattress and Furniture Wholesalers sells, they'll donate a free mattress to a charity that needs it. So far, they've sold 14 mattresses this holiday season. Their goal is to sell 200.
"We're trying to get a mattress under everyone who's sleeping on the floor right now," said George Brooks IV. "Of the four things you need -- food, water, air -- a good place to sleep is really one of them."
The company, operated out of a warehouse on 66th Street North in Pinellas Park, is owned by a father and his son.
And they say this giveaway isn't about publicity.
"Actually, [on about] 20 percent, we'll actually lose money for the mattresses we give away, but it's not about the money," said George Brooks III.
The Brooks are looking for a charity that will take the mattresses and distribute them to people who need them.
If you'd like to help out, or if you'd like a mattress, call Mattress and Furniture Wholesalers at 727-755-0660 or visit the warehouse at 6715 66th Street North in Pinellas Park.
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For every mattress that Mattress and Furniture Wholesalers sells, they'll donate a free mattress to a charity that needs it. So far, they've sold 14 mattresses this holiday season. Their goal is to sell 200.
"We're trying to get a mattress under everyone who's sleeping on the floor right now," said George Brooks IV. "Of the four things you need -- food, water, air -- a good place to sleep is really one of them."
The company, operated out of a warehouse on 66th Street North in Pinellas Park, is owned by a father and his son.
And they say this giveaway isn't about publicity.
"Actually, [on about] 20 percent, we'll actually lose money for the mattresses we give away, but it's not about the money," said George Brooks III.
The Brooks are looking for a charity that will take the mattresses and distribute them to people who need them.
If you'd like to help out, or if you'd like a mattress, call Mattress and Furniture Wholesalers at 727-755-0660 or visit the warehouse at 6715 66th Street North in Pinellas Park.
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Mattress Firm acquires 26 Mattress Discounters stores
Industry veteran Roger Magowitz sells Virginia, North Carolina stores
Larry Thomas -- Furniture Today, December 2, 2010
HOUSTON — Top 100 retailer Mattress Firm has acquired 26 Mattress Discounters stores in Virginia and North Carolina from mattress industry veteran Roger Magowitz. Magowitz has operated the business since 1986 under a licensing agreement with the Richmond, Va.-based Mattress Discounters chain, and the newly acquired stores will retain the Mattress Discounters name.
The stores are in the Virginia Beach, Va., and Hampton Roads, Va., markets.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
"We are excited to bring these well-established locations into the Mattress Firm network," said Steve Stagner, CEO of Houston-based Mattress Firm. "This is a great opportunity to combine our scale with an experienced and proven leadership team to continue to grow the Mattress Discounters business."
Stagner said Magowitz will join Mattress Firm in the newly created post of charitable advisor. He will spearhead the retailer's charitable and philanthropic efforts and continue to focus on the Seena Magowitz Foundation, an organization he founded several years ago to raise money for pancreatic cancer research.
Seena Magowitz, Roger Magowitz's mother, died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, and the foundation's annual celebrity golf classic is this weekend in Scottsdale, Ariz.
"We are glad that Roger will have an ongoing role at Mattress Firm. He is an icon of the bedding and furniture industry and has done a phenomenal job building a successful business," Stagner said.
Magowitz said he "couldn't be more pleased to have a company like Mattress Firm carry on what I started more than 25 years ago."
"Mattress Firm is a great cultural fit and it is especially gratifying that the people that have been with me for so long will get an opportunity to work for such a wonderful company," he added.
Mattress Firm has more than 600 stores in 22 states.
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City Targets Mattresses in War Against Bed Bugs
The Department of Sanitation changed the rules for the way New Yorkers dispose of mattresses and box springs to limit the spread of the insects.
By Jennifer Glickel
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MANHATTAN — The Department of Sanitation has changed its rules for how New Yorkers are to dispose of mattresses in response to the bed bug epidemic in the city.
The DSNY is requiring that people putting mattresses or box springs on the sidewalk for collection cover them with a plastic bag to help prevent an increase in bed bugs, the agency said in a statement.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images - FILE)Under the new policy, residents who don’t dispose of their mattress properly will incur a $100 fine. The DSNY won’t put the new rule — and the accompanying fine for not following it — into full effect until Jan. 3rd, 2011.
"There has been a rise in bed bug-related complaints within the City, and bedding is the prime nesting place for most bed bugs," Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty said in the statement.
"With this new rule, ...we will safeguard our workers and help to mitigate the spread of bed bugs throughout the City."
Council member Gale Brewer, who introduced a bill in 2008 to put the new mattress disposal rule into action, was supportive of the DSNY's efforts to curtail the spread of bed bugs throughout New York City.
"I appreciate the efforts made by the Department of Sanitation to address the bed bug epidemic that our city has been grappling with, an issue I have been working on since 2006," Brewer said in a statement.
If residents leave their improperly discarded mattress in front of a building that is not theirs, the property owner will receive a fine. But, as with all summonses the DSNY gives out, the owner would go before the Environmental Control Board and be able to dispute the fine, Sanitation Department spokesman Matt Lipani told DNAinfo.
Lipani emphasized that if someone dumps a mattress in front of a residence that isn't theirs, that constituted illegal dumping.
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MANHATTAN — The Department of Sanitation has changed its rules for how New Yorkers are to dispose of mattresses in response to the bed bug epidemic in the city.
The DSNY is requiring that people putting mattresses or box springs on the sidewalk for collection cover them with a plastic bag to help prevent an increase in bed bugs, the agency said in a statement.
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"There has been a rise in bed bug-related complaints within the City, and bedding is the prime nesting place for most bed bugs," Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty said in the statement.
"With this new rule, ...we will safeguard our workers and help to mitigate the spread of bed bugs throughout the City."
Council member Gale Brewer, who introduced a bill in 2008 to put the new mattress disposal rule into action, was supportive of the DSNY's efforts to curtail the spread of bed bugs throughout New York City.
"I appreciate the efforts made by the Department of Sanitation to address the bed bug epidemic that our city has been grappling with, an issue I have been working on since 2006," Brewer said in a statement.
If residents leave their improperly discarded mattress in front of a building that is not theirs, the property owner will receive a fine. But, as with all summonses the DSNY gives out, the owner would go before the Environmental Control Board and be able to dispute the fine, Sanitation Department spokesman Matt Lipani told DNAinfo.
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Deal of the day: Down comforters
By Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter
Wouldn't it be nice to curl up with a warm down comforter after a hard day of Black Friday shopping?
JCPenney is offering a doorbuster deal on reversible comforters of any size for $32.99 from 4 am to 1 pm Friday, and Kohl's is offering similar down comforters for $39.99 from 3 am to 1 pm. The comforters' regular retail prices range from $130 to $200 depending on the size.
If you want to cybershop after turkey dinner tonight, the same comforters are on sale right now on JCPenney's site for between $80 to $100; and for under $80 at Kohl's.
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Wouldn't it be nice to curl up with a warm down comforter after a hard day of Black Friday shopping?
JCPenney is offering a doorbuster deal on reversible comforters of any size for $32.99 from 4 am to 1 pm Friday, and Kohl's is offering similar down comforters for $39.99 from 3 am to 1 pm. The comforters' regular retail prices range from $130 to $200 depending on the size.
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Sealy, Mattress King donate beds to Salvation Army
Stearns & Foster®, owned by Sealy®, North America's No. 1 mattress brand, announced this holiday season it will team with retail partner, Mattress King and The Salvation Army® to provide new mattresses and furniture to The Salvation Army residential shelters in Little Rock, Ark.
Of the nearly 30 million Americans who receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year, many of those in need who rely on The Salvation Army's residential shelters will sleep easier this holiday season knowing that they will have a safe and comfortable place to rest their heads.
For every Stearns & Foster mattress sold by participating retailers between November 22, 2010 and January 3, 2011, Stearns & Foster will make a donation toward new mattresses designed specifically for The Salvation Army, with a total value of up to $1 million.
Participating Stearns & Foster retailer, Mattress King, will also support their local Salvation Army by participating in a retailer gift-matching opportunity and making a $50 cash donation to The Salvation Army in Little Rock, Ark. for every Stearns & Foster sold between November 22, 2010 and January 3, 2011. Mattress King customers will also be able make cash donations in Salvation Army kettles at the store.
"The Stearns & Foster brand has a wonderful history of philanthropy and we are thankful for the opportunity to work with The Salvation Army to help people fulfill a very basic need - a safe and restful sleep," said Jodi Allen, Chief Marketing Officer, Sealy. "Stearns & Foster founders, G.S. Stearns and Seth Foster both came from humble beginnings and we commemorate their efforts this holiday season with these donations."
Stearns & Foster is remembered, according to the Ohio state Historical Marker, "for its commitment to public service and their business leadership throughout the last century."
Dating back to 1846, the brand's founder, George S. Stearns has been credited for his service to the community, for building the first church, library and school in Wyoming, Ohio. One of the ways Stearns & Foster continued his legacy was contributing drinking water and mattresses during Ohio's great flood of 1937.
Nationwide, The Salvation Army's residential shelters provide support to men, women and children at the point of need, with programs operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Families who are in need of assistance are able to visit their local Salvation Army residential shelters to receive a variety of support services, including food, counseling and financial assistance.
"We are forever grateful for our corporate partners that come along side us to help those in need," said Major George Hood, National Community Relations Secretary for The Salvation Army. "Sealy's creative strategy will certainly help us provide more people with a good night's sleep at our programs across the country. And sleep is something we all need."
For more details on Sealy's Stearns & Foster Gift of Sleep visit StearnsandFoster.com.
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Of the nearly 30 million Americans who receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year, many of those in need who rely on The Salvation Army's residential shelters will sleep easier this holiday season knowing that they will have a safe and comfortable place to rest their heads.
For every Stearns & Foster mattress sold by participating retailers between November 22, 2010 and January 3, 2011, Stearns & Foster will make a donation toward new mattresses designed specifically for The Salvation Army, with a total value of up to $1 million.
Participating Stearns & Foster retailer, Mattress King, will also support their local Salvation Army by participating in a retailer gift-matching opportunity and making a $50 cash donation to The Salvation Army in Little Rock, Ark. for every Stearns & Foster sold between November 22, 2010 and January 3, 2011. Mattress King customers will also be able make cash donations in Salvation Army kettles at the store.
"The Stearns & Foster brand has a wonderful history of philanthropy and we are thankful for the opportunity to work with The Salvation Army to help people fulfill a very basic need - a safe and restful sleep," said Jodi Allen, Chief Marketing Officer, Sealy. "Stearns & Foster founders, G.S. Stearns and Seth Foster both came from humble beginnings and we commemorate their efforts this holiday season with these donations."
Stearns & Foster is remembered, according to the Ohio state Historical Marker, "for its commitment to public service and their business leadership throughout the last century."
Dating back to 1846, the brand's founder, George S. Stearns has been credited for his service to the community, for building the first church, library and school in Wyoming, Ohio. One of the ways Stearns & Foster continued his legacy was contributing drinking water and mattresses during Ohio's great flood of 1937.
Nationwide, The Salvation Army's residential shelters provide support to men, women and children at the point of need, with programs operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Families who are in need of assistance are able to visit their local Salvation Army residential shelters to receive a variety of support services, including food, counseling and financial assistance.
"We are forever grateful for our corporate partners that come along side us to help those in need," said Major George Hood, National Community Relations Secretary for The Salvation Army. "Sealy's creative strategy will certainly help us provide more people with a good night's sleep at our programs across the country. And sleep is something we all need."
For more details on Sealy's Stearns & Foster Gift of Sleep visit StearnsandFoster.com.
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Biting back against bedbugs: Totowa company sees problem as an opportunity
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As bedbugs infest news coverage and crawl into the public consciousness, a Totowa business has found an opportunity for profit.
TYSON TRISH/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Buy this photo Totowa business is capitalizing on the bed bug hysteria of the day. Precision Custom Coatings LLC is making covers that will keep bed bugs out of mattresses. The mattress covers help hotel operators salvage at least the mattresses in the case of infestations. Shaile Dusaj is the company's point person for the covers.
Precision started producing the encasements — which aim to keep the blood-sucking pests from colonizing mattresses and box springs — in mid-2009.
"It's a problem for some people. It's an opportunity for us," said Shaile Dusaj, Precision's director of industrial sales.
By this time last year, the company's three factories in China were shipping 40,000 encasements a month to Precision's customers, which then repackage them under their own brand names and distribute to retailers, Dusaj said.
Now the company is shipping about 160,000 encasements a month, mostly to the United States but also to Australia, Thailand and Japan.
"It has just exploded," Dusaj said of demand.
It's unclear to what extent bedbugs have become more of a problem. The bugs had been considered eradicated but have resurfaced at high-profile locations such as the Niketown store in Manhattan.
While the demand has grown, Dusaj said Precision's three factories outside of Shanghai are running at only about one-third of capacity.
Precision began producing the encasements last summer after its customers expressed interest in the products, the components of which Precision already made, Dusaj said. The company had produced similar coverings marketed to sufferers of dust-mite allergies.
The bedbug-proof encasements are made from polyester fabric laminated to a polyurethane film, along with a fine-tooth zipper that closes tightly, covering the entire mattress.
"The encasement is a proven non-chemical tool to reduce the potential harborages for the bedbugs," Changlu Wang, a Rutgers University entomologist, said, using the technical term for where bedbugs live.
While one could argue encasements can lead to more dispersed infestations, Wang thinks they are a good part of a pest-control strategy.
In cases of outbreaks involving non-encased mattresses, the cases can trap the bedbugs after investgations.
"They sense the presence of the host. They want to bite, but they cannot bite through," Wang said.
"They can multiply inside," he added, "but they cannot get out. Eventually they will starve to death."
In 2009, Precision sold about 200,000 encasements, contributing 1 percent to the company's annual revenue of about $120 million, said Scott Tesser, Precision's president. Precision sells its products to businesses that distribute to retail stores and hotels.
So far this year, Tesser said, the company has sold more than 600,000 units. At this rate, he said, encasements would contribute up to 7 percent to the company's sales this year.
Tesser expects Precision's mattress encasement sales to at least double next year, but it's unclear how strong demand will remain in the long term.
"I'm not sure how long the window stays open," Tesser said. "I'm sure at some point the 'epidemic' gets under control. Does the consumer feel the same need to purchase a mattress encasement? I don't know. But I'm certainly anticipating this current scenario will last through 2011."
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Best Way to Buy a Mattress - Steps and Considerations to Take When Mattress Shopping
Is it time for you to buy a mattress? Perhaps your old one needs replacement, or maybe you're upgrading from a full sized bed to a queen sized, or maybe you now have a partner to share your bed with. Whatever your reasons are for looking for a new mattress, always keep in mind that mattress buying isn't a minor decision. You are going to be sleeping on your mattress every night, and the quality of your sleep will affect your temperament for the entire day. So you should definitely be careful in searching for the right mattress to buy.
Here are some steps to follow:
1. Evaluate Your Needs
Check your needs. Do you have an existing mattress? If so, what problems do you have with it? Is it the size? Is it too firm? Is it too soft? Whatever observations you have regarding your current mattress can help guide you to getting a better mattress. Also, consider any special needs. Do you prefer a more luxurious feel when sleeping? You might appreciate the mattresses with velveteen surface covers rather than the usual cotton covers. Do you and your partner have different firmness preferences? You might want to consider the air mattresses with adjustable firmness/softness levels.
2. Research
Once you know your own needs, it's time to know what the industry offers. Do research on the different types of mattresses and know what their advantages and disadvantages are. Check out consumer reviews and expert recommendations. Find out which mattresses are most recommended for your specific situation, given all your needs and special preferences. Find out which mattress manufacturers produce the best mattresses. Find out how much you should pay for the mattress of your choice. Only a good research can help you prepare for your final purchase.
3. Compare
How do you shop? Do you go to a store and get the first item you see? In shopping for a mattress, always compare different options. Don't pick out one product, see if it matches your needs, and then buy it. For all you know, another mattress out there meets your needs, provides additional features, and offers a better price.
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Now, in your research and comparison, which factors should you pay the most attention to?
1. The size of the mattress
The first thing to consider is the size of the mattress. This should be the first factor that narrows down your many options. Here are the available mattress sizes.
· California King 72x84 inches
· King 76x80 inches
· Queen 60x80 inches
· Full 54x75 inches
· Twin 39x75
· Extra long twin 39x80
2. Spring or foam?
Next, decide whether you prefer a mattress that uses coil springs as the core or foam as the core.
3. Memory foam or latex foam?
If you decide to go for a foam mattress, you need to further choose between memory foam and latex foam.
4. Soft or firm?
Different innerspring, memory foam, and latex foam mattresses also provide different softness and firmness levels. For example, one model of a memory foam mattress will appear in around three different versions: soft, firm, medium firm. This way, you can get that model with all its features but with the firmness level you prefer.
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Here are some steps to follow:
1. Evaluate Your Needs
Check your needs. Do you have an existing mattress? If so, what problems do you have with it? Is it the size? Is it too firm? Is it too soft? Whatever observations you have regarding your current mattress can help guide you to getting a better mattress. Also, consider any special needs. Do you prefer a more luxurious feel when sleeping? You might appreciate the mattresses with velveteen surface covers rather than the usual cotton covers. Do you and your partner have different firmness preferences? You might want to consider the air mattresses with adjustable firmness/softness levels.
2. Research
Once you know your own needs, it's time to know what the industry offers. Do research on the different types of mattresses and know what their advantages and disadvantages are. Check out consumer reviews and expert recommendations. Find out which mattresses are most recommended for your specific situation, given all your needs and special preferences. Find out which mattress manufacturers produce the best mattresses. Find out how much you should pay for the mattress of your choice. Only a good research can help you prepare for your final purchase.
3. Compare
How do you shop? Do you go to a store and get the first item you see? In shopping for a mattress, always compare different options. Don't pick out one product, see if it matches your needs, and then buy it. For all you know, another mattress out there meets your needs, provides additional features, and offers a better price.
Different Factors to Consider
Now, in your research and comparison, which factors should you pay the most attention to?
1. The size of the mattress
The first thing to consider is the size of the mattress. This should be the first factor that narrows down your many options. Here are the available mattress sizes.
· California King 72x84 inches
· King 76x80 inches
· Queen 60x80 inches
· Full 54x75 inches
· Twin 39x75
· Extra long twin 39x80
2. Spring or foam?
Next, decide whether you prefer a mattress that uses coil springs as the core or foam as the core.
3. Memory foam or latex foam?
If you decide to go for a foam mattress, you need to further choose between memory foam and latex foam.
4. Soft or firm?
Different innerspring, memory foam, and latex foam mattresses also provide different softness and firmness levels. For example, one model of a memory foam mattress will appear in around three different versions: soft, firm, medium firm. This way, you can get that model with all its features but with the firmness level you prefer.
Need a mattress buying guide to help you buy a mattress? Here are some mattress reviews that will help.
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How to Choose the Best Cot & Cotbed Mattress For Your Baby
The mattress you choose for your new baby is an important decision and with so many options on the market this guide will give you the information you need to make correct choice for your baby.
The main choices are Foam, Fibre, Spring and Pocket Sprung. These range in price with Foam being the cheapest option ranging up to Pocket Sprung as the luxury choice. There are also some alternative options available including Bamboo core with its anti bacterial qualities and a new design from Pur Flow which consist of a liner stretched over a frame. A very different concept which is aimed at children with allergies.
Foam
Foam mattresses are made from a high density foam and most can be cut to any size you require. There are varying degrees of ventilation from the head section which aids the circulation of air around baby's head and also allows for drainage of any liquids or fluids, particularly where newborn babies are concerned. To a mattress which is ventilated entirely from top to bottom, which allows circulation of air all over whatever the position of the baby is laid in the cot. With the "supervent" style mattresses there is usually a non toxic pvc sleeve which is adjustable anywhere over the mattress pad.
Fibre
This mattress is filled with the natural fibres from the coconut which are bound together with natural latex and then layered between foam. This offers comfort and resilience. This style of mattress offers excellent air flow and is of course environmentally friendly. However we have noticed a move away from this type of mattress for children with allergies or asthma symptoms.
Spring
The spring mattress is rather like your own sprung mattress and is made from coil springs which provide posture, support and durability which in tern is sandwiched between two layers of foam. The mattress is also fully breathable.
Pocket Sprung
This mattress is the ultimate in comfort and support made with a network of independent pocketed springs provides excellent support, helps prevent indentations and increases comfort as each spring responds individually to your child's sleeping position.
PurFlo Mattresses
The PurFlo mattress is available in two sizes to fit the most common cots or cotbeds. The PurFlo Mattress has a SleepSurface that allows free circulation of air around your child, and enables you to banish house Dust Mites and their excreta, which generate allergens linked to asthma, eczema and related diseases.
The SleepSurface is easily removed for washing at 60°C to eliminate allergens, bacteria and fungi. Conversely, traditional mattresses suffer, for example, from accumulations of allergens in their covers - which may be washable - and in their cores - from which they cannot be removed.
The PurFlo Mattress is safe for babies in the first few weeks after birth, when it is particularly important to ensure that they do not get too cold by virtue of its breathable surface, the mattress reduces the risk of overheating in older babies because it has lower thermal insulation than ordinary mattresses overheating, particularly when a baby has an acute infection, can be very dangerous the mattress prevents the pooling of exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and makes it less likely that this will be re-inhaled. There is evidence that in some circumstances rebreathing can be fatal to a baby.
All of these benefits make the PurFlo Mattress the most advanced defence against identified risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the best method to avoid allergens linked with Asthma, Eczema and related diseases.
These are just some of the options available and I hope that the information makes your decision a little easier. I would always recommend visiting your local independent nursery specialist who will be able to advice you on the best options.
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The main choices are Foam, Fibre, Spring and Pocket Sprung. These range in price with Foam being the cheapest option ranging up to Pocket Sprung as the luxury choice. There are also some alternative options available including Bamboo core with its anti bacterial qualities and a new design from Pur Flow which consist of a liner stretched over a frame. A very different concept which is aimed at children with allergies.
Foam
Foam mattresses are made from a high density foam and most can be cut to any size you require. There are varying degrees of ventilation from the head section which aids the circulation of air around baby's head and also allows for drainage of any liquids or fluids, particularly where newborn babies are concerned. To a mattress which is ventilated entirely from top to bottom, which allows circulation of air all over whatever the position of the baby is laid in the cot. With the "supervent" style mattresses there is usually a non toxic pvc sleeve which is adjustable anywhere over the mattress pad.
Fibre
This mattress is filled with the natural fibres from the coconut which are bound together with natural latex and then layered between foam. This offers comfort and resilience. This style of mattress offers excellent air flow and is of course environmentally friendly. However we have noticed a move away from this type of mattress for children with allergies or asthma symptoms.
Spring
The spring mattress is rather like your own sprung mattress and is made from coil springs which provide posture, support and durability which in tern is sandwiched between two layers of foam. The mattress is also fully breathable.
Pocket Sprung
This mattress is the ultimate in comfort and support made with a network of independent pocketed springs provides excellent support, helps prevent indentations and increases comfort as each spring responds individually to your child's sleeping position.
PurFlo Mattresses
The PurFlo mattress is available in two sizes to fit the most common cots or cotbeds. The PurFlo Mattress has a SleepSurface that allows free circulation of air around your child, and enables you to banish house Dust Mites and their excreta, which generate allergens linked to asthma, eczema and related diseases.
The SleepSurface is easily removed for washing at 60°C to eliminate allergens, bacteria and fungi. Conversely, traditional mattresses suffer, for example, from accumulations of allergens in their covers - which may be washable - and in their cores - from which they cannot be removed.
The PurFlo Mattress is safe for babies in the first few weeks after birth, when it is particularly important to ensure that they do not get too cold by virtue of its breathable surface, the mattress reduces the risk of overheating in older babies because it has lower thermal insulation than ordinary mattresses overheating, particularly when a baby has an acute infection, can be very dangerous the mattress prevents the pooling of exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and makes it less likely that this will be re-inhaled. There is evidence that in some circumstances rebreathing can be fatal to a baby.
All of these benefits make the PurFlo Mattress the most advanced defence against identified risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the best method to avoid allergens linked with Asthma, Eczema and related diseases.
These are just some of the options available and I hope that the information makes your decision a little easier. I would always recommend visiting your local independent nursery specialist who will be able to advice you on the best options.
Matt Childs has been working in the nursery industry for over 15 years and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to these articles. For more information and visit Baby & Co
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Cotton Comforter Sets
Many of us feel that the most beautiful part of a day is when you fall on your bed to sleep and relax after a tiring day's work. A cozy bed would be so welcoming that even the sight of it would take away a part of your tiredness. So it has become one of the basic necessities of life for those of us who really work hard. The cotton comforter sets are one of the bedding accessories that you provide with maximum comfort while you sleep. A set usually contains 6 pieces that include mattress pad, quilt and pillows along with their respective duvet covers. It is very popular among many because of its soft yet firm support, easily washable and ability to prevent dust.
Cotton comforter sets brands: If you something average and relatively cheaper, brands such as S Lichtenberg, Minor Hill, Southern Textiles, Venezia Burgundy and Halifax would certainly fit the bill. High end cotton comforter sets makers such as Estex Home Fashions, Tribeca Living, Laura Ashley Emilie and Calvin Klein may definitely cost more. However, it is quality and durability that counts.
How will you select the best cotton comforter sets? It is absolutely a question of individual preference when the selection is pertaining to design and pattern. There are various themes ranging from sports brands such as NFL, magical fairy tale ones like Disney to modern complementary styles. The size also varies with offerings currently in 4 different sizes namely California or extra large king size, king, queen and twin or single size. You can find one according to the size you require. A cotton and polyester combination proves to be the best material for providing ultimate comfort. The sets are also made of Sea Island cotton or Egyptian cotton, Asian cotton or American cotton. Usually luxury comforter sets are made of good quality American cotton.
Comforter sets made of some American cotton and Asian cotton are said to be cheap.
Cotton comforter sets are popular with many because cotton provides a good feeling for the skin and does not normally cause any allergies. They are the best to be used in summer because it keeps our body cool by absorbing our perspiration. And during winter use cotton flannel sets that will provide you comfort and warmth. You need to look at the thread count to find out the level of comfort they provide. The best count is 400 for maximum comfort.
It's very easy to take care of your comforter set. You can use your washing machine to clean it provided it is a large front loading one. If you do not have a large one, you can get it cleaned at the Laundromat. You can wash it and also dry it in a dryer. One best option to buy is get it from an online store where you may find good offers.
Lucy likes to write about a variety of topics including cotton comforter sets. If you enjoyed this article, you should check out her article about buying a king duvet cover.
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Cotton comforter sets brands: If you something average and relatively cheaper, brands such as S Lichtenberg, Minor Hill, Southern Textiles, Venezia Burgundy and Halifax would certainly fit the bill. High end cotton comforter sets makers such as Estex Home Fashions, Tribeca Living, Laura Ashley Emilie and Calvin Klein may definitely cost more. However, it is quality and durability that counts.
How will you select the best cotton comforter sets? It is absolutely a question of individual preference when the selection is pertaining to design and pattern. There are various themes ranging from sports brands such as NFL, magical fairy tale ones like Disney to modern complementary styles. The size also varies with offerings currently in 4 different sizes namely California or extra large king size, king, queen and twin or single size. You can find one according to the size you require. A cotton and polyester combination proves to be the best material for providing ultimate comfort. The sets are also made of Sea Island cotton or Egyptian cotton, Asian cotton or American cotton. Usually luxury comforter sets are made of good quality American cotton.
Comforter sets made of some American cotton and Asian cotton are said to be cheap.
Cotton comforter sets are popular with many because cotton provides a good feeling for the skin and does not normally cause any allergies. They are the best to be used in summer because it keeps our body cool by absorbing our perspiration. And during winter use cotton flannel sets that will provide you comfort and warmth. You need to look at the thread count to find out the level of comfort they provide. The best count is 400 for maximum comfort.
It's very easy to take care of your comforter set. You can use your washing machine to clean it provided it is a large front loading one. If you do not have a large one, you can get it cleaned at the Laundromat. You can wash it and also dry it in a dryer. One best option to buy is get it from an online store where you may find good offers.
Lucy likes to write about a variety of topics including cotton comforter sets. If you enjoyed this article, you should check out her article about buying a king duvet cover.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Heated Mattress Pad Basics
Why Heated Mattress Pad?
The heated mattress pad is always a comfort giver during the bitter cold nights. Many people use blanket to fight cold, and it does the job well, but with these heated mattress pad which covers you from all the sides you have an advantage over what the blankets provide. Besides that, these mattresses are very good for your muscles. These mattress does not only provide heat required to combat the cold, but also keep our muscles relaxed and rejuvenated. These pads are of utmost importance for even those who lack sleep like insomniacs.
Heated Mattress Pad: How do they work?
These mattress work with the help of electricity. The cables run beneath surface of the pad, right beneath the bed sheet, and the cables are connected with the electric supply of the house. When you turn the switch on, electricity runs through these cables in turn heating them up. Usually ten to fifteen minutes of heating of bed is required in order for us to comfortably sleep on it, but usually the experts suggest it should be at least heated up for half an hour. You can always monitor the hotness of the bed, and you don't have to be scared of getting an electric shock as the cables are very well insulated because of the mattress. To ease this process, nowadays many of the pads come with a remote using which you can switch heating on and off whenever you desire. The remote can also be used for adjusting heat level. These heated mattress pads are better than electrically heated blanket as these mattress provide heat in an upward direction which ends up spreads upon your body, and when the same is done to electrically heated blanket, you hardly get warmth from it as the warmth fades upwards.
Varieties of Heated Mattress Pad
Heated mattress pads come in variety of sizes, shapes and heat levels based on your requirements. The price varies in great degree on the quality of the mattresses. There are thousands of colors to choose from when it comes to these mattress, and you can always let your favorite color dominate. Few of the expensive mattress come with digital equipment which can regulate the necessary temperature automatically. These kinds of mattress also feature sensors and circuits which recognize suitable temperature for human body and heat the mattress accordingly.
Conclusion
Heated mattress pad is your best friend when its winter and you need someone to shield you from the cold. You just have to lay down on it to feel its comfort and enjoy its benefits. So do not think too much if you are confused about buying a heated mattress pad and just buy it. You won't regret it.
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The heated mattress pad is always a comfort giver during the bitter cold nights. Many people use blanket to fight cold, and it does the job well, but with these heated mattress pad which covers you from all the sides you have an advantage over what the blankets provide. Besides that, these mattresses are very good for your muscles. These mattress does not only provide heat required to combat the cold, but also keep our muscles relaxed and rejuvenated. These pads are of utmost importance for even those who lack sleep like insomniacs.
Heated Mattress Pad: How do they work?
These mattress work with the help of electricity. The cables run beneath surface of the pad, right beneath the bed sheet, and the cables are connected with the electric supply of the house. When you turn the switch on, electricity runs through these cables in turn heating them up. Usually ten to fifteen minutes of heating of bed is required in order for us to comfortably sleep on it, but usually the experts suggest it should be at least heated up for half an hour. You can always monitor the hotness of the bed, and you don't have to be scared of getting an electric shock as the cables are very well insulated because of the mattress. To ease this process, nowadays many of the pads come with a remote using which you can switch heating on and off whenever you desire. The remote can also be used for adjusting heat level. These heated mattress pads are better than electrically heated blanket as these mattress provide heat in an upward direction which ends up spreads upon your body, and when the same is done to electrically heated blanket, you hardly get warmth from it as the warmth fades upwards.
Varieties of Heated Mattress Pad
Heated mattress pads come in variety of sizes, shapes and heat levels based on your requirements. The price varies in great degree on the quality of the mattresses. There are thousands of colors to choose from when it comes to these mattress, and you can always let your favorite color dominate. Few of the expensive mattress come with digital equipment which can regulate the necessary temperature automatically. These kinds of mattress also feature sensors and circuits which recognize suitable temperature for human body and heat the mattress accordingly.
Conclusion
Heated mattress pad is your best friend when its winter and you need someone to shield you from the cold. You just have to lay down on it to feel its comfort and enjoy its benefits. So do not think too much if you are confused about buying a heated mattress pad and just buy it. You won't regret it.
Hello, I am a software engineer at Bangalore, and I'm studying Search Engine Optimization and these are my experiments.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Top Tips For Buying the Right Mattress
Many of us wake up in the morning with back pain and a stiff body. The most common reason behind this is that you are sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress. The mattress on which we sleep plays an extremely important role in making sure that you sleep well at night. We spend around one-third of each and every day lying on the bed and therefore, it is extremely vital that the mattress on which you sleep makes your body feel comfortable. Here are some top tips for buying the right mattress:
Comfort
While buying a mattress, your primary consideration should be the comfort that it provides. Choose a mattress that would provide you maximum comfort as well as support all part of the body properly, particularly your back, hips and neck.
Firmness
Some people prefer soft mattresses, whereas other like hard mattresses. However, it is important to remember that even though soft mattresses seem to be cozy they are not at all healthy for the body. They sag easily and do not provide spine alignment at all. Similarly, a mattress that is too hard can also lead to stiffness of the joints. So, look for mattresses that are neither too hard, not too soft.
Types of Mattresses
Before choosing your mattress, it is important to know about the different kinds of mattresses available in the market, as well as their respective benefits.
Inner Spring Mattress: This is the most conventional mattress and can easily be found in most households. It comprises of steel coils covered with various layers of cushions.
Foam Mattress: These mattresses are gaining popularity quite fast due to the great comfort it provides. They take the shape of our body well and are resistant towards bacteria, allergens and dust mites.
Air Mattress: The air chambers present in the air mattress provide immense support and comfort. It can be adjusted easily to suit your personal comfort as well. These mattresses can be used both at home as well as taken outside for camping trips.
Waterbed: Waterbed mattresses are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Both soft as well as hard waterbeds are made using vinyl and are filled with water. They support the spinal alignment very well. During winters, it can be filled with hot water to keep the bed warm.
Size
The mattress' size is another important consideration for buying the right mattress. Mattresses are available in different sizes such as twin size, full size, king size and queen size. Choose the size according to your requirement.
The quality of the mattress plays an extremely important role in ensuring sound sleep. Therefore, choose a mattress that is of high quality and extremely comfortable. After all, this investment will bring you great benefits for many years.
Find out more about the different types of mattress, including the Myers Sceptre mattress and Sleepeezee Pocket 800 mattress.
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Comfort
While buying a mattress, your primary consideration should be the comfort that it provides. Choose a mattress that would provide you maximum comfort as well as support all part of the body properly, particularly your back, hips and neck.
Firmness
Some people prefer soft mattresses, whereas other like hard mattresses. However, it is important to remember that even though soft mattresses seem to be cozy they are not at all healthy for the body. They sag easily and do not provide spine alignment at all. Similarly, a mattress that is too hard can also lead to stiffness of the joints. So, look for mattresses that are neither too hard, not too soft.
Types of Mattresses
Before choosing your mattress, it is important to know about the different kinds of mattresses available in the market, as well as their respective benefits.
Inner Spring Mattress: This is the most conventional mattress and can easily be found in most households. It comprises of steel coils covered with various layers of cushions.
Foam Mattress: These mattresses are gaining popularity quite fast due to the great comfort it provides. They take the shape of our body well and are resistant towards bacteria, allergens and dust mites.
Air Mattress: The air chambers present in the air mattress provide immense support and comfort. It can be adjusted easily to suit your personal comfort as well. These mattresses can be used both at home as well as taken outside for camping trips.
Waterbed: Waterbed mattresses are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Both soft as well as hard waterbeds are made using vinyl and are filled with water. They support the spinal alignment very well. During winters, it can be filled with hot water to keep the bed warm.
Size
The mattress' size is another important consideration for buying the right mattress. Mattresses are available in different sizes such as twin size, full size, king size and queen size. Choose the size according to your requirement.
The quality of the mattress plays an extremely important role in ensuring sound sleep. Therefore, choose a mattress that is of high quality and extremely comfortable. After all, this investment will bring you great benefits for many years.
Find out more about the different types of mattress, including the Myers Sceptre mattress and Sleepeezee Pocket 800 mattress.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The Benefits of Heated Mattress Pads
You don't have to use up all your savings or break your budget just so you'd be able to buy the perfect mattress that will help you have quality sleep. You can opt for a cheaper heated mattress pad instead.
That's right! You don't have to burden yourself into buying a full mattress. A mattress topper will do especially if your existing mattress is still in good shape. These products come in varying densities and thicknesses and are just as capable of providing quality sleep to their users as the conventional mattresses. Generally, experts recommend buying a full mattress only if the existing mattress had already been used for more than five years.
A heated pad is a cheaper sleeping system alternative especially for those who are living in places that experience cold weather. These pads make beds cozier especially during the winter season as they emit heat.
These can keep people warm when they sleep without having to turn on the heaters. This way, people are able to enjoy savings from their domestic heating bills. According to online reviews about the effectiveness of heated mattress pads, these are more effective in keeping people warm compared to the electric blanket. This is apparently because heated mattress pads work by moving heat in an upward path rather than being circulated through the air which is how electric blankets work. Distribution of heat from the lower extremities to the other body parts is more advisable as per approved scientific processes.
In addition, heated mattress pads have also gained popularity as the perfect method of alleviating body pains especially ones felt in the lower back portion. Moreover, they are also found to be effective in relieving muscle spasm, arthritis and joint pains. The normal temperature needed to be maintained to achieve therapeutic effects is pretty high. This temperature level promotes blood flow minimizing stiffness in aching muscles. This effect on the body allows a person to be more relaxed when sleeping. Others say that using these pads is more effective than using pain ointments.
These mattress pads are made of different kinds of fabrics from cotton to polyester. They also come with different designs and features. It is not always easy to shop for a heated mattress pad as it is not sold in just any store. However, shopping for these sleep essentials are made more convenient through the Internet. Now, you can buy one without having to waste much time and effort.
Head to our website for tips on how to buy the best heated mattress pad and others types of mattress pads.
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That's right! You don't have to burden yourself into buying a full mattress. A mattress topper will do especially if your existing mattress is still in good shape. These products come in varying densities and thicknesses and are just as capable of providing quality sleep to their users as the conventional mattresses. Generally, experts recommend buying a full mattress only if the existing mattress had already been used for more than five years.
A heated pad is a cheaper sleeping system alternative especially for those who are living in places that experience cold weather. These pads make beds cozier especially during the winter season as they emit heat.
These can keep people warm when they sleep without having to turn on the heaters. This way, people are able to enjoy savings from their domestic heating bills. According to online reviews about the effectiveness of heated mattress pads, these are more effective in keeping people warm compared to the electric blanket. This is apparently because heated mattress pads work by moving heat in an upward path rather than being circulated through the air which is how electric blankets work. Distribution of heat from the lower extremities to the other body parts is more advisable as per approved scientific processes.
In addition, heated mattress pads have also gained popularity as the perfect method of alleviating body pains especially ones felt in the lower back portion. Moreover, they are also found to be effective in relieving muscle spasm, arthritis and joint pains. The normal temperature needed to be maintained to achieve therapeutic effects is pretty high. This temperature level promotes blood flow minimizing stiffness in aching muscles. This effect on the body allows a person to be more relaxed when sleeping. Others say that using these pads is more effective than using pain ointments.
These mattress pads are made of different kinds of fabrics from cotton to polyester. They also come with different designs and features. It is not always easy to shop for a heated mattress pad as it is not sold in just any store. However, shopping for these sleep essentials are made more convenient through the Internet. Now, you can buy one without having to waste much time and effort.
Head to our website for tips on how to buy the best heated mattress pad and others types of mattress pads.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sleep Number Bed Vs Tempurpedic Mattress - Which is Better?
The Sleep Number Bed and the Tempurpedic Mattress are two popular alternative beds and mattresses. Choosing the right bed or mattress is not an easy decision to make. This is due to the fact that you spend a lot of time on that bed or mattress.
As a matter of fact, you spend seven to eight hours a day lying on a bed or mattress. So it is really of vital importance that you get to select the right bed or mattress for you or your partner. For the purpose of comparison, let us vie the Sleep Number Bed against the Tempurpedic mattress. By doing this, future buyers get a handle on which of the two to purchase.
Let us first begin discussing the merits of the Sleep Number Bed:
* The Sleep Number Bed is really beneficial for people who have allergies. Aside from the fact that it is made of hypoallergenic material, it is also created in a way that its air bladder cannot serve as a place where dust mites hole up. The covers of this bed can also be placed in the washer. So this type of bed is really a hygienic bed.
* When it comes to comfort, the Sleep Number Bed is probably the most comfortable bed out there. This is due to the fact that it is capable of reducing the sore pressure points that cause a sleeping person to keep on tossing and turning.
* The Sleep Number Bed follows the contour of one's unique body, thus there is really good support for one's back.
However, it does have its drawback, which might make you reconsider purchasing the product. Here is its one minor weakness: Quite a few consumers who own a Sleep Number Bed had problems with the air pump mechanism. Failure of the air pump and air leaks were the two major problems reported. Otherwise, Sleep Number owners are quite satisfied.
Now, let us discuss the pros and cons of the Tempurpedic Mattress:
* This alternative mattress gives support to the person's body because it moulds itself to the body shape of the person sleeping. In that way, pressure points are avoided.
* For people suffering with back pain, the memory foam of the Tempurpedic Mattress solves that problem.
* There is no mattress movement at all even if the person or persons sleeping are moving on the bed. In that way, there is no disturbance during sleep.
But the Tempurpedic Mattress also has its shortcomings. Which are the following:
* The mattress smells bad when it first arrives. As a matter of fact, it sometimes reeks of chemicals, which others might think harmful for their health.
* Another nuisance with this alternative mattress is that it can lose its original shape after a few years of use.
Both products have similar advantages. But from an assessment on their total advantages and disadvantages, it looks like the Sleep Number Bed has a slight edge over the Tempurpedic Mattress.
If you want to know more about the Sleep Number Bed and the Tempurpedic Mattress, visit http://www.mattress-wiz.com. You will find more detailed articles and unbiased consumer reports on mattresses to help you make the right choice.
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As a matter of fact, you spend seven to eight hours a day lying on a bed or mattress. So it is really of vital importance that you get to select the right bed or mattress for you or your partner. For the purpose of comparison, let us vie the Sleep Number Bed against the Tempurpedic mattress. By doing this, future buyers get a handle on which of the two to purchase.
Let us first begin discussing the merits of the Sleep Number Bed:
* The Sleep Number Bed is really beneficial for people who have allergies. Aside from the fact that it is made of hypoallergenic material, it is also created in a way that its air bladder cannot serve as a place where dust mites hole up. The covers of this bed can also be placed in the washer. So this type of bed is really a hygienic bed.
* When it comes to comfort, the Sleep Number Bed is probably the most comfortable bed out there. This is due to the fact that it is capable of reducing the sore pressure points that cause a sleeping person to keep on tossing and turning.
* The Sleep Number Bed follows the contour of one's unique body, thus there is really good support for one's back.
However, it does have its drawback, which might make you reconsider purchasing the product. Here is its one minor weakness: Quite a few consumers who own a Sleep Number Bed had problems with the air pump mechanism. Failure of the air pump and air leaks were the two major problems reported. Otherwise, Sleep Number owners are quite satisfied.
Now, let us discuss the pros and cons of the Tempurpedic Mattress:
* This alternative mattress gives support to the person's body because it moulds itself to the body shape of the person sleeping. In that way, pressure points are avoided.
* For people suffering with back pain, the memory foam of the Tempurpedic Mattress solves that problem.
* There is no mattress movement at all even if the person or persons sleeping are moving on the bed. In that way, there is no disturbance during sleep.
But the Tempurpedic Mattress also has its shortcomings. Which are the following:
* The mattress smells bad when it first arrives. As a matter of fact, it sometimes reeks of chemicals, which others might think harmful for their health.
* Another nuisance with this alternative mattress is that it can lose its original shape after a few years of use.
Both products have similar advantages. But from an assessment on their total advantages and disadvantages, it looks like the Sleep Number Bed has a slight edge over the Tempurpedic Mattress.
If you want to know more about the Sleep Number Bed and the Tempurpedic Mattress, visit http://www.mattress-wiz.com. You will find more detailed articles and unbiased consumer reports on mattresses to help you make the right choice.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
What is the Best Mattress For Back Pain?
What is the best mattress for back pain? Unfortunately there is no universal solution that everyone can be happy with. While some people will lean toward an extra firm mattress, others will shudder at the very thought. And the reason is quite simple --back pain sufferers form a wildly diverse bunch of people.
Orthopedic specialists mostly agree that the best mattress for back pain would be something resembling "medium firm" or "not too soft, but not too firm either."
How this undeniably vague advice would play out for each individual in pain... is nearly anyone's guess. Each individual's perception of soft or firm would be different.
Picture a tall, overweight 45-year-old male, let's say about 6' 7" and over 300 pounds... maybe an ex-football player... and then imagine a dainty and petite 68-year-old female just clearing 5 feet and barely tipping the scale to 100. They are as different physically as two humans can be, but both suffer from chronic lower back pain, and both experience discomfort while sleeping. So wouldn't it make sense that they would require totally different mattresses?
But there are some commonalities worth mentioning when discussing the best mattress for back pain -- even with these very different examples.
To begin with, they both need extra support. Of course, everyone knows back pain sufferers need proper support, but what does it mean, exactly? Well, the human spine is curved in the "S" shape, and it likes to stay in that shape as much as possible. So the best mattress for back pain would keep that curve intact by filling in the gaps caused by body curves. That way, the back muscles can relax fully without the spine flattening out.
A mattress that's too firm would stay rigid and cause the muscles of the back to do all the work of holding the S-curve in place. Bottom line -- more pain. Not only more back pain, but painful pressure points could develop in the body's gravity centers -- the hips, bottom and shoulders.
On the other hand, a too-soft mattress squishes down too much under the body's weight with not enough support to the heavy parts, which simply sink in. What happens then? The spine goes convex, from the S shape to an uncomfortable C shape. Again, the muscles can't relax while trying to maintain the natural curve of the lower back. More pain and discomfort -- plus possible nerve compression: numbness, tingling, and so on.
But here's why the best mattress for back pain can't be the same for everyone. For optimal support, our petite and thin female retiree will need a softer mattress than our hefty ex-football player simply because of the laws of physics. His weight will displace more of the mattress. He sinks further down into it, which requires a firmer construction -- in order to provide the lifting support he still needs for his spinal curve.
But her weight will barely make a dent. The man's mattress of choice is too rigid and unresponsive for her. She will need a softer, bouncier surface to provide the support she needs.
The Best Mattress for Back Pain--Solution?
While you need to thoroughly test each mattress before buying, there is some evidence that latex foam can be therapeutic to back sufferers of all sizes and shapes. People who need firmer support can use latex as a topper or in the padding layers of an innerspring mattress. Those who need softer support may do best with a 100 percent latex mattress.
The reason latex works well for back pain lies in its naturally resilient yet strong inner structure. It is a very responsive material, molding into the shape of your body, yet adjusting quickly as you change positions. It is also long-lasting and available in several levels of firmness and thickness.
While each individual will respond differently to the same mattress, one thing is clear: quality matters. No matter what type of mattress you buy for your own back pain, make sure the components are first rate, including the steel coils, padding, latex foam, or memory foam, if you choose these materials.
Lori Steiner writes on topics related to personal health and creating a healthy home environment. She experienced chronic pain for a number of years and understands the importance of proper mattress quality and support in helping her feel better. Please visit her website, Your Mattress Buying Guide to learn more about the best mattress for back pain and other tips.
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Orthopedic specialists mostly agree that the best mattress for back pain would be something resembling "medium firm" or "not too soft, but not too firm either."
How this undeniably vague advice would play out for each individual in pain... is nearly anyone's guess. Each individual's perception of soft or firm would be different.
Picture a tall, overweight 45-year-old male, let's say about 6' 7" and over 300 pounds... maybe an ex-football player... and then imagine a dainty and petite 68-year-old female just clearing 5 feet and barely tipping the scale to 100. They are as different physically as two humans can be, but both suffer from chronic lower back pain, and both experience discomfort while sleeping. So wouldn't it make sense that they would require totally different mattresses?
But there are some commonalities worth mentioning when discussing the best mattress for back pain -- even with these very different examples.
To begin with, they both need extra support. Of course, everyone knows back pain sufferers need proper support, but what does it mean, exactly? Well, the human spine is curved in the "S" shape, and it likes to stay in that shape as much as possible. So the best mattress for back pain would keep that curve intact by filling in the gaps caused by body curves. That way, the back muscles can relax fully without the spine flattening out.
A mattress that's too firm would stay rigid and cause the muscles of the back to do all the work of holding the S-curve in place. Bottom line -- more pain. Not only more back pain, but painful pressure points could develop in the body's gravity centers -- the hips, bottom and shoulders.
On the other hand, a too-soft mattress squishes down too much under the body's weight with not enough support to the heavy parts, which simply sink in. What happens then? The spine goes convex, from the S shape to an uncomfortable C shape. Again, the muscles can't relax while trying to maintain the natural curve of the lower back. More pain and discomfort -- plus possible nerve compression: numbness, tingling, and so on.
But here's why the best mattress for back pain can't be the same for everyone. For optimal support, our petite and thin female retiree will need a softer mattress than our hefty ex-football player simply because of the laws of physics. His weight will displace more of the mattress. He sinks further down into it, which requires a firmer construction -- in order to provide the lifting support he still needs for his spinal curve.
But her weight will barely make a dent. The man's mattress of choice is too rigid and unresponsive for her. She will need a softer, bouncier surface to provide the support she needs.
The Best Mattress for Back Pain--Solution?
While you need to thoroughly test each mattress before buying, there is some evidence that latex foam can be therapeutic to back sufferers of all sizes and shapes. People who need firmer support can use latex as a topper or in the padding layers of an innerspring mattress. Those who need softer support may do best with a 100 percent latex mattress.
The reason latex works well for back pain lies in its naturally resilient yet strong inner structure. It is a very responsive material, molding into the shape of your body, yet adjusting quickly as you change positions. It is also long-lasting and available in several levels of firmness and thickness.
While each individual will respond differently to the same mattress, one thing is clear: quality matters. No matter what type of mattress you buy for your own back pain, make sure the components are first rate, including the steel coils, padding, latex foam, or memory foam, if you choose these materials.
Lori Steiner writes on topics related to personal health and creating a healthy home environment. She experienced chronic pain for a number of years and understands the importance of proper mattress quality and support in helping her feel better. Please visit her website, Your Mattress Buying Guide to learn more about the best mattress for back pain and other tips.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Must You Change the Sleeping Mattress?
You are trapped in tiring routine activities everyday. In this case, you surely hope to be able to take a rest sufficiently to recover your energy and be ready to face the new duties in the following morning. In fact, you always feel less energy. You body is weak and your concentration is less. Indeed, sleeping disturbance can be a big problem. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional functioning. In this case, you should recognize what happens to you and look for the solution immediately.
One of the solutions is buying a new sleeping mattress. However, you should choose the right one. The right mattress for sleeping is the one that can support your body in neutral position. It means that the mattress can follow your indented body, especially the indented body of your backbone that has indentation above your buttocks. This requirement is important because high quality sleeping needs the right support. In addition, a comfortable sleeping can influence your health.
If your mattress for sleeping is too hard, it can press the certain points of your shoulder potentially and disturb your body posture. Meanwhile, if it is too soft, that points will not be supported well. So, your body leans to bend when sleeping. Finally, these both conditions will make your body sick in the following morning. If you wake up in the morning and feel painful at down section of your shoulder although the stiff is still be able to be loosen by stretching your body for 15-30 minutes, it means that the mattress you use is less good. A good mattress is the one that makes you not feel the pressure at all, even it makes you feel like flying on the wind.
If you want to find the new one, some experts suggest you to try first in the store while lying down on every its side with your usual sleeping position. You should spare your time at least 10-15 minutes on the bed. If you need to, bring your own pillow. The more you can imitate the way you sleep as usual, the more you can get the best one. Today, numerous companies declare that their products are able to go along way. However, it is suggested to you to change your mattress once in a while. It is known that your body changes day by day.
So, the old one that is comfortable for the first time, it can be not comfortable anymore. It can also save mite, fungus, and other germs that can cause allergy, even break the quality of your sleeping. After you use it for 10-15 years (goes in between cleaning and drying), it is suggested to you to change it to the new one. In this case, choose the most comfortable bed. However, it will not influence you if you just sleep there for 5 hours or less every day. Overall, to feel healthier and more comfortable, besides choosing the right mattress, you need to sleep sufficiently.
The latest and best sleeping devices, including modern platform beds available and are updated weekly. All the info can be found here http://www.fullsizeplatformbeds.com to make the quality of your sleeping better.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stewart_B_Johnston
One of the solutions is buying a new sleeping mattress. However, you should choose the right one. The right mattress for sleeping is the one that can support your body in neutral position. It means that the mattress can follow your indented body, especially the indented body of your backbone that has indentation above your buttocks. This requirement is important because high quality sleeping needs the right support. In addition, a comfortable sleeping can influence your health.
If your mattress for sleeping is too hard, it can press the certain points of your shoulder potentially and disturb your body posture. Meanwhile, if it is too soft, that points will not be supported well. So, your body leans to bend when sleeping. Finally, these both conditions will make your body sick in the following morning. If you wake up in the morning and feel painful at down section of your shoulder although the stiff is still be able to be loosen by stretching your body for 15-30 minutes, it means that the mattress you use is less good. A good mattress is the one that makes you not feel the pressure at all, even it makes you feel like flying on the wind.
If you want to find the new one, some experts suggest you to try first in the store while lying down on every its side with your usual sleeping position. You should spare your time at least 10-15 minutes on the bed. If you need to, bring your own pillow. The more you can imitate the way you sleep as usual, the more you can get the best one. Today, numerous companies declare that their products are able to go along way. However, it is suggested to you to change your mattress once in a while. It is known that your body changes day by day.
So, the old one that is comfortable for the first time, it can be not comfortable anymore. It can also save mite, fungus, and other germs that can cause allergy, even break the quality of your sleeping. After you use it for 10-15 years (goes in between cleaning and drying), it is suggested to you to change it to the new one. In this case, choose the most comfortable bed. However, it will not influence you if you just sleep there for 5 hours or less every day. Overall, to feel healthier and more comfortable, besides choosing the right mattress, you need to sleep sufficiently.
The latest and best sleeping devices, including modern platform beds available and are updated weekly. All the info can be found here http://www.fullsizeplatformbeds.com to make the quality of your sleeping better.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stewart_B_Johnston
Friday, March 5, 2010
Full Size Mattress Set - What Makes Up This Mattress?
The full size mattress has specific dimensions that will fit into a room with ample space although not altogether gigantic as the bed is comfortable enough with a middle sized person and is good for children and teenagers. The range for a full size mattress should have fifty three inches as its width and seventy five inches as its length. It is actually available as a complete package. This full size mattress set is already equipped with all if the Although, generally, this is a bestseller in the market given that not a lot of people have the luxury of space even for a queen bed, adults that are beyond the dimensions or only slightly smaller than the size of the bed should actually opt for the next size in hand. The queen size bed has a width of sixty inches and a length of eighty inches. This is the next option although, if one doesn't have the ample space then, the dimensions of the full size mattress will most certainly have to do.
An entire full size mattress set will have to include the mattress, the frame and the enhancements.
Mattresses come in wide varieties to choose from. They differ in type, material, enhancements and sizes. The reason behind this is the fact that the individual needs and wants of the consumer is, in fact, wider than the mattresses available in the market. When talking about the types people prefer either of the following: the traditional spring type mattress with common cushion padding, the airbed, the visco-elastic memory foam and the latest latex type. The differences here lie in the price and the performance. The best suited mattresses now for costumers who would be the latest types that do away with the metal spring coils of the traditional mattress that causes a lot of problems when it comes to proper support. One has to note that if the full size mattress set is the traditional spring type, then the customer has to be careful when it comes to his/ her body as that specific bed type could actually cause spine damage due to the springs inability to appropriate the proper contours and the differing weight of the different parts of the body.
The frame for any mattress is actually preset. Yet, for those who would like their beds to be consistent with their personal sense of styles, one may actually have it customized. At the end of the day, this will add more to the cost of the full size mattress set.
The same is actually true with the rest of the enhancements in the full size mattress set. One may have the colors and the style synchronized. Even the materials could be adjusted. Materials here refer to that, which is used to make the sheet or the case. The best and most expensive in the market is the fiber. This is so because the material has been engineered to respond to the body's need for heat or otherwise.
One will see the options for purchase are most certainly wide enough. The full size mattress set may be bought in its ready-made package else, customized to suit the needs and wants of the costumer.
Know the integrated features of englander mattress and what it can do to help you gain comfortable sleep. For more mattress information, visit us at http://www.bestmattressreviews.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zach_Smith
An entire full size mattress set will have to include the mattress, the frame and the enhancements.
Mattresses come in wide varieties to choose from. They differ in type, material, enhancements and sizes. The reason behind this is the fact that the individual needs and wants of the consumer is, in fact, wider than the mattresses available in the market. When talking about the types people prefer either of the following: the traditional spring type mattress with common cushion padding, the airbed, the visco-elastic memory foam and the latest latex type. The differences here lie in the price and the performance. The best suited mattresses now for costumers who would be the latest types that do away with the metal spring coils of the traditional mattress that causes a lot of problems when it comes to proper support. One has to note that if the full size mattress set is the traditional spring type, then the customer has to be careful when it comes to his/ her body as that specific bed type could actually cause spine damage due to the springs inability to appropriate the proper contours and the differing weight of the different parts of the body.
The frame for any mattress is actually preset. Yet, for those who would like their beds to be consistent with their personal sense of styles, one may actually have it customized. At the end of the day, this will add more to the cost of the full size mattress set.
The same is actually true with the rest of the enhancements in the full size mattress set. One may have the colors and the style synchronized. Even the materials could be adjusted. Materials here refer to that, which is used to make the sheet or the case. The best and most expensive in the market is the fiber. This is so because the material has been engineered to respond to the body's need for heat or otherwise.
One will see the options for purchase are most certainly wide enough. The full size mattress set may be bought in its ready-made package else, customized to suit the needs and wants of the costumer.
Know the integrated features of englander mattress and what it can do to help you gain comfortable sleep. For more mattress information, visit us at http://www.bestmattressreviews.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zach_Smith
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Queen Air Mattress - Comfortable and Convenient
Things and events such as a friend or a relative coming to visit, or your kid asking you to have her friends over for a sleep over usually come to us unexpectedly. You'll never know when those kinds of things will happen, so it's best if you are always prepared. Having a queen air mattress is a convenient and handy solution for you to stay prepared for these kinds of events.
If you are a person who loves to sleep outdoors, then you have more reasons to get one of those big and comfortable air mattresses. Don't think that it's going to be just one household item that you will stock in your garage for months, waiting for the next opportunity to be used. I'm sure it will prove itself to be an extremely useful purchase. For instance, as much as you love nature and the wild, no one fancies sleeping inside a tent on hard and rough ground, more so after a long day of trailing in the woods or mountains. A good queen air mattress will give you something to look forward to at the end of the day!
The great thing about having an air mattress is that it is designed to feel like sleeping on your own bed at home. Today, air mattresses come in all sizes, textures and features to ensure that you will get one very similar to your sleeping conditions at home. Before using your mattress, you have to ensure that it is completely filled with air so that it can provide adequate support to your body weight. Otherwise you might sink on the floor as soon as you lay your body to rest. Pump it up with air to the level of firmness you desire for maximum comfort.
If you have a big enough tent, it's better and wiser to go for a queen air mattress most especially if you are the type of person who loves to go camping in groups, say, your family or with your partner or spouse. If you try to fit in a twin air mattress, you better make sure that you are the type of person that sleeps pretty still, or else you will roll off the bed. A twin air mattress can only accommodate one person comfortably. Going for a full sized bed may not work for you well either most especially if two people intend to sleep on it. You might end up feeling a bit cramped. Buying a king sized mattress is well and good providing that your tent is huge enough to accommodate it, since a king sized mattress is very similar to a king sized bed that is quite hard to fit anywhere. A queen sized mattress is big enough to provide comfort to its users while giving ample room inside your tent to move about. Seriously consider your needs and the number of people who intend to go with you on that camping trip. Indeed, a good and high quality air mattress is a great investment.
Janet Chua is fairly new to the idea of writing articles online, and has been spending much of her time writing for websites. You can visit one of her latest projects: queen air mattress - and another project which helps people find the best information for camping air mattress.
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If you are a person who loves to sleep outdoors, then you have more reasons to get one of those big and comfortable air mattresses. Don't think that it's going to be just one household item that you will stock in your garage for months, waiting for the next opportunity to be used. I'm sure it will prove itself to be an extremely useful purchase. For instance, as much as you love nature and the wild, no one fancies sleeping inside a tent on hard and rough ground, more so after a long day of trailing in the woods or mountains. A good queen air mattress will give you something to look forward to at the end of the day!
The great thing about having an air mattress is that it is designed to feel like sleeping on your own bed at home. Today, air mattresses come in all sizes, textures and features to ensure that you will get one very similar to your sleeping conditions at home. Before using your mattress, you have to ensure that it is completely filled with air so that it can provide adequate support to your body weight. Otherwise you might sink on the floor as soon as you lay your body to rest. Pump it up with air to the level of firmness you desire for maximum comfort.
If you have a big enough tent, it's better and wiser to go for a queen air mattress most especially if you are the type of person who loves to go camping in groups, say, your family or with your partner or spouse. If you try to fit in a twin air mattress, you better make sure that you are the type of person that sleeps pretty still, or else you will roll off the bed. A twin air mattress can only accommodate one person comfortably. Going for a full sized bed may not work for you well either most especially if two people intend to sleep on it. You might end up feeling a bit cramped. Buying a king sized mattress is well and good providing that your tent is huge enough to accommodate it, since a king sized mattress is very similar to a king sized bed that is quite hard to fit anywhere. A queen sized mattress is big enough to provide comfort to its users while giving ample room inside your tent to move about. Seriously consider your needs and the number of people who intend to go with you on that camping trip. Indeed, a good and high quality air mattress is a great investment.
Janet Chua is fairly new to the idea of writing articles online, and has been spending much of her time writing for websites. You can visit one of her latest projects: queen air mattress - and another project which helps people find the best information for camping air mattress.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Chua
Friday, February 26, 2010
The World's Most Expensive Mattress and Bed
You would think that in today's economic climate the market for high end consumer goods would be in decline. While that may be the case in many traditional markets, suppliers of items to the super rich seem to come up with ever more outrageous ideas to tempt their customers to part with their dollars, euros or yen.
While this sector of the market might only account for a very small fraction of overall bed sales, an increasing number of very wealthy individuals seem more than happy to pay more than $25,000 to make sure they get the best nights sleep they possibly can. And it seems the trend is not only for the wealthy, in fact, over 20% of the mattresses sold in the United States now cost upwards of $1,000 each!
When only the best will do
The major players in the ultra-luxury mattress market are all European companies, and all have exquisite royal pedigrees. Hypnos is a British company that have been making beds for over 100 years and make the mattresses that the Queen of England sleeps on. Similarly Hastens are a Swedish company that dates back to 1852 and have been supplying beds and mattresses to the Swedish royal family for almost 60 years. Another British company, called VI-Spring, won't disclose any its wealthy customers, but its website claims that its beds are to be found in many of the world's leading hotels. VI-Spring also supplied beds for the luxury liner Queen Mary II, as it also did for the ill-fated Titanic.
What all these beds and mattresses have in common is quality. They are all hand crafted, using the finest natural materials known to man. It's not unusual for a mattress to be made from cashmere, silk, lambs' wool, and the finest latex money can buy.
The new kid on the block
In 2008 Italian mattress designers Magniflex introduced their Platinum Bed which came with the astronomical price tag of $75,000 (platinum pillows were an added extra!) which instantly became the world's most expensive bed. As with the other European manufacturers, their platinum range is made using only natural materials, but they included the precious metal as well. Each bed is custom made to suit the individual customer and production is set to end after just 10 of the beds have been sold. The company claim that health benefits related to using platinum fiber in its beds are huge, but I guess the majority of us will never live to tell if that is right or not.
As great as it might be to be able to afford one of these mattresses, the vast majority of us will never be able to afford one - so if you are looking for a cheap mattress alternative, take a look at the authors website. You will tons of mattress resources, even a latex Vs memory foam mattress/ comparison for those that are in the process of buying right now.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ray_E_Baker
While this sector of the market might only account for a very small fraction of overall bed sales, an increasing number of very wealthy individuals seem more than happy to pay more than $25,000 to make sure they get the best nights sleep they possibly can. And it seems the trend is not only for the wealthy, in fact, over 20% of the mattresses sold in the United States now cost upwards of $1,000 each!
When only the best will do
The major players in the ultra-luxury mattress market are all European companies, and all have exquisite royal pedigrees. Hypnos is a British company that have been making beds for over 100 years and make the mattresses that the Queen of England sleeps on. Similarly Hastens are a Swedish company that dates back to 1852 and have been supplying beds and mattresses to the Swedish royal family for almost 60 years. Another British company, called VI-Spring, won't disclose any its wealthy customers, but its website claims that its beds are to be found in many of the world's leading hotels. VI-Spring also supplied beds for the luxury liner Queen Mary II, as it also did for the ill-fated Titanic.
What all these beds and mattresses have in common is quality. They are all hand crafted, using the finest natural materials known to man. It's not unusual for a mattress to be made from cashmere, silk, lambs' wool, and the finest latex money can buy.
The new kid on the block
In 2008 Italian mattress designers Magniflex introduced their Platinum Bed which came with the astronomical price tag of $75,000 (platinum pillows were an added extra!) which instantly became the world's most expensive bed. As with the other European manufacturers, their platinum range is made using only natural materials, but they included the precious metal as well. Each bed is custom made to suit the individual customer and production is set to end after just 10 of the beds have been sold. The company claim that health benefits related to using platinum fiber in its beds are huge, but I guess the majority of us will never live to tell if that is right or not.
As great as it might be to be able to afford one of these mattresses, the vast majority of us will never be able to afford one - so if you are looking for a cheap mattress alternative, take a look at the authors website. You will tons of mattress resources, even a latex Vs memory foam mattress/ comparison for those that are in the process of buying right now.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ray_E_Baker
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mattress Reviews - Serta, Tempurpedic Or Selther?
Which mattress is better, Serta, Tempurpedic or Selther? That depends on your comfort preferences. When it comes to the right mattress, you have to rely on what is comfortable to you and not what other people say are comfortable mattresses. Just use them as your guide in choosing a good one.
Of all the mattresses today, Serta is one of the most popular and highly commended. I fact, some of their mattresses have received commendations and awards from Consumers Digest. They have a full array of mattress choices. You can choose from soft spring mattresses or firm memory foam mattresses.
When it comes to comfort, we can say that they have a shot in this, otherwise, they will not grow to the company they are now. People rely on this brand for comfort and a better kind of sleep. You just need to test the mattress first and see for yourself which fits well to your body contours. As for durability, they also have their fair share of complaints. There are some people that experienced mattress sagging but since they offer a reasonable warranty, this should not be a problem.
Tempurpedic mainly offers memory foam mattresses. Their mattresses are purported to be the best of its kind due to the quality of its construction. The caveat in this is that memory foams do not necessarily mean comfortable. Sure they are supposed to get rid of body aches and pains but until you find the right density, you cannot experience those benefits. However, if you want to rely on a firm mattress with more than 5 pounds of density, this is a good choice. Also, their mattresses can withstand wears and tears.
Selther is the leading mattress brand in Mexico. This company was founded in 1970 in Mexico City. In recent years, they have been exporting their mattresses all over US and some parts of Central America.
Although they are experiencing economic roadblocks these past few months, the comfort of their mattresses cannot be undermined. They provide the comfort and bodily support that consumers need. However, they might not be a good brand right now when it comes to customer service due to these economic problems.
Do yourself a favour and ponder on the things you need in a mattress first. Disregard brand issues first and find out what you really want to see and feel in a mattress. This way, you can better choose the one that will suit best for you.
For more lady englander mattress, tips and advice on choosing a mattress for you and your family, please visit http://www.bestmattressreviewer.com now.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zach_Smith
Of all the mattresses today, Serta is one of the most popular and highly commended. I fact, some of their mattresses have received commendations and awards from Consumers Digest. They have a full array of mattress choices. You can choose from soft spring mattresses or firm memory foam mattresses.
When it comes to comfort, we can say that they have a shot in this, otherwise, they will not grow to the company they are now. People rely on this brand for comfort and a better kind of sleep. You just need to test the mattress first and see for yourself which fits well to your body contours. As for durability, they also have their fair share of complaints. There are some people that experienced mattress sagging but since they offer a reasonable warranty, this should not be a problem.
Tempurpedic mainly offers memory foam mattresses. Their mattresses are purported to be the best of its kind due to the quality of its construction. The caveat in this is that memory foams do not necessarily mean comfortable. Sure they are supposed to get rid of body aches and pains but until you find the right density, you cannot experience those benefits. However, if you want to rely on a firm mattress with more than 5 pounds of density, this is a good choice. Also, their mattresses can withstand wears and tears.
Selther is the leading mattress brand in Mexico. This company was founded in 1970 in Mexico City. In recent years, they have been exporting their mattresses all over US and some parts of Central America.
Although they are experiencing economic roadblocks these past few months, the comfort of their mattresses cannot be undermined. They provide the comfort and bodily support that consumers need. However, they might not be a good brand right now when it comes to customer service due to these economic problems.
Do yourself a favour and ponder on the things you need in a mattress first. Disregard brand issues first and find out what you really want to see and feel in a mattress. This way, you can better choose the one that will suit best for you.
For more lady englander mattress, tips and advice on choosing a mattress for you and your family, please visit http://www.bestmattressreviewer.com now.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zach_Smith
Friday, February 19, 2010
Finding the Perfect Mattress - Easy Cleaning Solutions
One of the most important questions while purchasing mattresses is the issue of cleaning the mattress. This is such an item that is not easy to clean. Since you spent most of hours in a day on a mattress so it necessary to take care of the item. A bed mattress is susceptible to many problems like spills if you have children, wear and tear or any other harmful elements on it. Therefore, it is important to clean the mattress properly because that will not only help you to maintain a good quality but also ensures the durability of the mattresses.
The bed mattresses also contains pillow top mattresses or a memory foam and if you are able to take a good care of them the mattresses, it will stay clean. You spend most of the hours in a day on bed mattresses while sleeping and so getting close and personal with the mattresses is natural. Therefore, that will make sense to clean the mattress and for keeping it fresh for a better sleeping experience every night.
But what are the things that you need to decide for cleaning the mattress? This is certainly not an item that can be thrown inside the washing machine or to the laundry for a good scrubbing. Rather, there are number of steps that are important to follow for ensuring that the mattress stays clean as far as possible. Moreover there are even some good tips if you have a spill on the mattress as well. Here is one of such quick tip.
For keeping the mattress clean one of the primary things to do is to have regular maintenance because that will help you to give an idea about the cleaning of the mattresses. Firstly, you need to buy a mattress pad or a cover that will protect the mattress from any such normal wear and tear. If you want any additional security, you can select waterproof mattress that avoids any stains caused by liquid spills. A soiled mattress can be easily clean but a dirty mattress cannot.
If you are able to follow these simple tips you can easily make this uphill task of cleaning a bed mattress, a child's play.
Jason Whitney writes about finding the perfect mattress at http://www.bestmattressreview.net/.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jason_Whitney
The bed mattresses also contains pillow top mattresses or a memory foam and if you are able to take a good care of them the mattresses, it will stay clean. You spend most of the hours in a day on bed mattresses while sleeping and so getting close and personal with the mattresses is natural. Therefore, that will make sense to clean the mattress and for keeping it fresh for a better sleeping experience every night.
But what are the things that you need to decide for cleaning the mattress? This is certainly not an item that can be thrown inside the washing machine or to the laundry for a good scrubbing. Rather, there are number of steps that are important to follow for ensuring that the mattress stays clean as far as possible. Moreover there are even some good tips if you have a spill on the mattress as well. Here is one of such quick tip.
For keeping the mattress clean one of the primary things to do is to have regular maintenance because that will help you to give an idea about the cleaning of the mattresses. Firstly, you need to buy a mattress pad or a cover that will protect the mattress from any such normal wear and tear. If you want any additional security, you can select waterproof mattress that avoids any stains caused by liquid spills. A soiled mattress can be easily clean but a dirty mattress cannot.
If you are able to follow these simple tips you can easily make this uphill task of cleaning a bed mattress, a child's play.
Jason Whitney writes about finding the perfect mattress at http://www.bestmattressreview.net/.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jason_Whitney
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Cot Bed Mattress - Comfortable and Foldable
Before the futon there was the cot, which was a bed that would be pulled out for company. It is a bed but a smaller version and much less comfortable. It has a cot bed mattress which can easily roll out and fold up for storage.
One is usually made up of some type of waterproof covering is around two inches thick and is filled with fiber fill. They are designed for convenience and are not typically too comfortable, but they beat sleeping on the floor. A cot bed mattress is often can be rolled up for storage. They are portable and can easily be wiped clean.
The cot bed may have been largely replaced in the home, but it is still very popular with campers. It is portable and easy to carry so it is favored by outdoorsy folks. Taking a cot bed and the rolled up mattress is a simple solution for campers that do not want to use a sleeping bag but instead want to sleep on a bed, a cot is an excellent choice, as it is easy to transport and the bed itself usually folds flat.
One of these can be used in any situation where mobility is appreciated, like in the military, being able to roll it up and stow it quickly in a back pack means that a military member can get up and move rather quickly, which is very important.
One can be purchased at most outdoor camping supply stores. They can also be found in some stores that sell mattresses, and can also be purchased through catalog sales. It is rare to find them in any discount warehouse stores.
A cot bed mattress can usually be purchased for less than one hundred dollars and might be a little more expensive if the material used in hypoallergenic or mildew resistant.
One is usually made up of some type of waterproof covering is around two inches thick and is filled with fiber fill. They are designed for convenience and are not typically too comfortable, but they beat sleeping on the floor. A cot bed mattress is often can be rolled up for storage. They are portable and can easily be wiped clean.
The cot bed may have been largely replaced in the home, but it is still very popular with campers. It is portable and easy to carry so it is favored by outdoorsy folks. Taking a cot bed and the rolled up mattress is a simple solution for campers that do not want to use a sleeping bag but instead want to sleep on a bed, a cot is an excellent choice, as it is easy to transport and the bed itself usually folds flat.
One of these can be used in any situation where mobility is appreciated, like in the military, being able to roll it up and stow it quickly in a back pack means that a military member can get up and move rather quickly, which is very important.
One can be purchased at most outdoor camping supply stores. They can also be found in some stores that sell mattresses, and can also be purchased through catalog sales. It is rare to find them in any discount warehouse stores.
A cot bed mattress can usually be purchased for less than one hundred dollars and might be a little more expensive if the material used in hypoallergenic or mildew resistant.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Comfort of Having an Air Mattress
Having a good night's sleep gives an individual proper relaxation and makes an individual to start the next day right. There are some individuals who find it difficult to sleep because they might be thinking too much, or their minds are preoccupied with problems and worries. There are also individuals who can't sleep well because they are not comfortable with their mattresses giving them back aches and discomforts.
After a stressful day at work, we would always wish to pamper ourselves right as soon as we get home. We would rush ourselves in going home just so we could still make quality use of the remaining time. The warm ambiance, dim lights of our rooms will surely make our evening perfect. Our sleep would become even more perfect if our beds and mattresses fit us and is very relaxing to our bodies.
Who would want to lie on a mattress that is so hard that it feels like we are sleeping on cement? And nobody would probably want to sleep on a bed that feels like we are sinking. These are just few of man's worries every time they would purchase a mattress.
A lot of factors must be taken into consideration before purchasing a mattress. If you want to roll around, and enjoy your bed alone, then purchasing a queen size air mattress is good for you. It is cheap and is good for an individual who loves to travel. Queen size air mattresses are very convenient and they can be carried or moved around the house.
A queen size inflatable mattress is now very common in the market in today's modern times. These inflatable mattresses are waterproof so no need to worry when you spill water in it. There are some air mattresses wherein the air pumps are already built in. You can turn the dial or plug the air pump on a circuit. There are also air mattresses wherein you manually pump the air.
Choosing and selecting quality mattresses can sometimes give us a headache. Since air mattresses are prone to puncture, we need to select those air mattresses that are puncture-resistant and do not easily leak air. A patch kit should be available whenever there are air leaks. The punctured site must be patched up immediately so as to prevent it from leaking air too much thus adding more damage to the mattress.
Air mattresses can also be used in camping. Individuals who love to go on adventure or camping trips will surely benefit from these mattresses. You will still feel like you are just sleeping in your own rooms. However, the need to carry a patch kit is really a must since the bed is prone to punctures.
Most people are already using air mattresses since it is very handy and comes in different sizes. The queen size air mattress is also perfect for those couples who are still starting to build their homes. These air mattresses also come in different varieties. You can chose from single thick beds or the double ones. An individual will surely feel comfortable in his sleep. There is no need to worry about back aches or any sleeping discomforts.
After a stressful day at work, we would always wish to pamper ourselves right as soon as we get home. We would rush ourselves in going home just so we could still make quality use of the remaining time. The warm ambiance, dim lights of our rooms will surely make our evening perfect. Our sleep would become even more perfect if our beds and mattresses fit us and is very relaxing to our bodies.
Who would want to lie on a mattress that is so hard that it feels like we are sleeping on cement? And nobody would probably want to sleep on a bed that feels like we are sinking. These are just few of man's worries every time they would purchase a mattress.
A lot of factors must be taken into consideration before purchasing a mattress. If you want to roll around, and enjoy your bed alone, then purchasing a queen size air mattress is good for you. It is cheap and is good for an individual who loves to travel. Queen size air mattresses are very convenient and they can be carried or moved around the house.
A queen size inflatable mattress is now very common in the market in today's modern times. These inflatable mattresses are waterproof so no need to worry when you spill water in it. There are some air mattresses wherein the air pumps are already built in. You can turn the dial or plug the air pump on a circuit. There are also air mattresses wherein you manually pump the air.
Choosing and selecting quality mattresses can sometimes give us a headache. Since air mattresses are prone to puncture, we need to select those air mattresses that are puncture-resistant and do not easily leak air. A patch kit should be available whenever there are air leaks. The punctured site must be patched up immediately so as to prevent it from leaking air too much thus adding more damage to the mattress.
Air mattresses can also be used in camping. Individuals who love to go on adventure or camping trips will surely benefit from these mattresses. You will still feel like you are just sleeping in your own rooms. However, the need to carry a patch kit is really a must since the bed is prone to punctures.
Most people are already using air mattresses since it is very handy and comes in different sizes. The queen size air mattress is also perfect for those couples who are still starting to build their homes. These air mattresses also come in different varieties. You can chose from single thick beds or the double ones. An individual will surely feel comfortable in his sleep. There is no need to worry about back aches or any sleeping discomforts.
Getting a good night's sleep is now already possible with the help of quality air mattresses. Sleeping comfortably at night is just one of man's desires. There are a lot of air mattresses that you can choose from when you visit http://www.queen-air-mattress.org.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Why Use Latex Mattress Toppers
Many people are specifically looking for latex mattress toppers that are made from natural latex. Why? Because they offer a lot of benefits, both geared towards comfort as well as health. They are able to help any person achieve a good night's sleep through the comfort they naturally offer and, at the same time, they are able to provide maximum orthopedic support. Overall, they are able to help anybody achieve quality sleep which our bodies really need in order to be able to repair our cells and, at the same time, to revitalize our tired bones and muscles in order to prepare us for the battles that we are going to inevitably encounter at school, at work, and anywhere else that we need to be.
Latex mattress toppers come from a rubber tree with the scientific name "Hevea Brasiliensis." Their main ingredients are from the sap of this certain rubber tree. They are collected and processed in treatment plants. Manufacturing latex mattress toppers are produced mainly using two methods. They are the following:
1. The Dunlop method. This is said to be the original method in producing latex. This process involves whipping up the latex liquid and trapping the air inside the liquid until it creates foams. Once this is achieved, the materials are placed in a mould that is then heated. This is done for the purpose of creating holes for the latex mattress toppers to be comfortable.
2. The Talalay method. This method is almost the same as the Dunlop method. It just varies from it because of the process in which the holes or the cores are formed. This method allows the creation of holes or cores to be more controlled.
Latex mattress toppers have a lot of different properties that are said to contribute to the overall health of any person using them. They are the following:
1. They are capable of being gentle and soft on the body, especially on the pressure points.
2. They are resistant to health hazards like dust mites and molds. As a matter of fact, they are hypoallergenic and anti-microbial at the same time.
3. They have close to no smell. Unless you have a really sensitive sense of smell, you will not really notice their natural odor.
4. They are made with natural materials, making them really healthy to use.
As compared to synthetic mattress toppers, latex mattress toppers are harder to find in the market and, at the same time, more expensive. However, if you have your overall health and well-being in mind, the cost would not really be that big a deal since becoming sick would be more expensive, not to mention might lead to dire consequences.
Once you decide to have latex mattress toppers, you should do away with worrying about not having a good night's sleep because you will always be assured of having one, unless you are plagued with problems. If you are currently using synthetic mattress toppers, it is high time that you get latex ones instead. Remember, you spend an average of 7 hours sleeping. Making sure that you sleep healthy at all times should be among your priorities.
Klint is fairly new to the idea of writing articles online, and has been spending much of his time writing for his own sites. You can visit one of his latest projects about latex mattress toppers at http://www.memoryfoammatresstopper.net where you can find the best information on them.
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Latex mattress toppers come from a rubber tree with the scientific name "Hevea Brasiliensis." Their main ingredients are from the sap of this certain rubber tree. They are collected and processed in treatment plants. Manufacturing latex mattress toppers are produced mainly using two methods. They are the following:
1. The Dunlop method. This is said to be the original method in producing latex. This process involves whipping up the latex liquid and trapping the air inside the liquid until it creates foams. Once this is achieved, the materials are placed in a mould that is then heated. This is done for the purpose of creating holes for the latex mattress toppers to be comfortable.
2. The Talalay method. This method is almost the same as the Dunlop method. It just varies from it because of the process in which the holes or the cores are formed. This method allows the creation of holes or cores to be more controlled.
Latex mattress toppers have a lot of different properties that are said to contribute to the overall health of any person using them. They are the following:
1. They are capable of being gentle and soft on the body, especially on the pressure points.
2. They are resistant to health hazards like dust mites and molds. As a matter of fact, they are hypoallergenic and anti-microbial at the same time.
3. They have close to no smell. Unless you have a really sensitive sense of smell, you will not really notice their natural odor.
4. They are made with natural materials, making them really healthy to use.
As compared to synthetic mattress toppers, latex mattress toppers are harder to find in the market and, at the same time, more expensive. However, if you have your overall health and well-being in mind, the cost would not really be that big a deal since becoming sick would be more expensive, not to mention might lead to dire consequences.
Once you decide to have latex mattress toppers, you should do away with worrying about not having a good night's sleep because you will always be assured of having one, unless you are plagued with problems. If you are currently using synthetic mattress toppers, it is high time that you get latex ones instead. Remember, you spend an average of 7 hours sleeping. Making sure that you sleep healthy at all times should be among your priorities.
Klint is fairly new to the idea of writing articles online, and has been spending much of his time writing for his own sites. You can visit one of his latest projects about latex mattress toppers at http://www.memoryfoammatresstopper.net where you can find the best information on them.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
What is an Insanely Comfortable, Soft Mattress?
Looking for a very comfortable and very soft mattress? There are a lot of these around. Simmons Mattress Company is purported to have the softest and the plushest mattress around. If you have seen that commercial of a bowling bowl dropped on a mattress, it is from this company.
An innerspring mattress is usually softer than other types of mattress like air, latex and especially memory foam (these ones are usually very firm). The more innersprings integrated in the mattress, the softer it gets. This is because the springs integrated are not as thick.
If you want an even softer mattress surface, you can always go for a wool fleece mattress pad. This will complete your craving for an ultra soft mattress. The key there is in the materials used. Pick those that are made form soft materials such as fleece, cotton and satin.
You might also want to go for water beds. Since water conforms seamlessly to body contours, it will surely have the softness you want. Another advantage to this mattress is that you can heat it up during winter so it is even more comfortable.
There is a point to ponder on though. While these mattresses may seem like the most comfortable mattress in the world, it is still not a good idea to solely rely on softness for comfort. In fact, most people who purchased a very soft bed could not sleep on it because it triggers the development of back aches.
Your back, especially your upper body needs more support. That means, it requires more mattress firmness on that area. Just a suggestion, instead of purchasing a plush bed, consider your body type and what your body really needs. Soft does not really equate to comfort in the mattress industry.
Opt for those beds with a combination of plushness and firmness just like talalay latex. It is a softer kind of latex mattress. This will give you a balanced firmness and softness. If you want to make it a lot softer as you are used to that kind of bed, you can always place a wool fleece pad on top of it.
This is a point you should consider before you buy a mattress. But whatever you do, make sure that it is really the right mattress that will address your body and sleep concerns. Consider comfort and support above everything else so you will end up with the best mattress.
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