Is your mattress causing you back pain? How do you tell, and what can you do about it. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for people visiting their doctor or taking time off work. We shall discuss how to tell whether or not your bed is causing you back pain, what you can do about it and offer some tips on choosing the right mattress. Table of … [Read more...] about Is Your Mattress Causing You Back Pain: Choosing the Right Mattress
Do I Need a Box Spring Foundation for My Mattress? The Facts
Do you need a box spring foundation for my mattress? That’s a question many people ask. To look at it from another viewpoint, what else would you lay your mattress on? Your alternatives include the floor, a slatted wooden foundation and a solid wood base platform (discussed later). In fact, does it matter what type of mattress foundation you use? Here are some facts … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Box Spring Foundation for My Mattress? The Facts
Can a Crib Mattress Fit a Toddler Bed?
So can a crib mattress fit a toddler bed? There is no reason why not if the crib mattress is of a suitable size. In fact, most crib mattresses are around the same dimensions as a toddler mattress. Some cribs are designed to be converted to toddler beds once the child is old enough. No need to change the mattress, just remove some rails and you are all set. The only … [Read more...] about Can a Crib Mattress Fit a Toddler Bed?
Does the Memory Foam in Mattresses Wear Out?
Does the memory foam in mattresses wear out? Does your memory foam mattress eventually become unusable because the foam has worn out too much? How long does memory foam last? We have been asked these questions countless times. Here are our answers to these memory foam questions. First, let’s consider exactly what memory foam is. It might then be easier to understand the … [Read more...] about Does the Memory Foam in Mattresses Wear Out?
How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Correctly
Cleaning a memory foam mattress is not easy. It is important to clean it correctly without ruining its memory foam properties! There are several risks involved in cleaning memory foams, which is why we are offering you this advice on how to clean a memory foam mattress correctly. Before cleaning anything – anything at all, including crockery, glass, fabrics and foams – … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Correctly
A History of the Mattress: Who Invented The Mattress?
Who invented the mattress? Most people love sleeping on their mattress more than on any other surface, but who invented it? A history of the mattress shows that it was not one particular person, but that the mattress developed over time from a pile of leaves to today’s comfortable surface that allows you a comfortable, restful sleep. Table of Contents Quick … [Read more...] about A History of the Mattress: Who Invented The Mattress?
Are Memory Foam Mattresses Safe for Sleeping?
Good question: are memory foam mattresses safe for sleeping on? Why should they not be? Why should it be possible to purchase a mattress that is unsafe to sleep on? Let’s have a look at the safety of memory foam mattresses, and establish what the risks are in using them. What Are Memory Foam Mattresses? Memory foam mattresses are mattresses that use a certain type of … [Read more...] about Are Memory Foam Mattresses Safe for Sleeping?