Last week, we received an email from one of our readers. “Hey Susan, I love my plush bed but now my mattress is sagging. How can I make my mattress firmer?” We always have an option to replace the mattress if it is under warranty. A sagging mattress can also be a sign of an aging mattress but Are you ready to buy a new mattress? or Do you want to make an existing mattress firmer? Let us explore…
Many factors contribute to a bad back. As per the study conducted by the better sleep council, 73% of people quoted back pain from a mattress as a reason to buy a new mattress. Do you know even a new mattress can cause back pain? In today’s article, we will try to find the correlation between back pain and mattress. How a mattress contributes to restful sleep? How it helps you wake up relaxed and…
To stop the mattress from sliding you need to have friction between the mattress and bed frame. Lack of adequate friction is the reason why your mattress keeps sliding. Generally, the bed with a headboard and footboard is immune and adequate to keep the mattress from sliding. A sturdy and stable bed is a prerequisite for restful sleep. Your mattress might be old but buying a new mattress will be the last option on your…
Have you ever noticed how much dust your laptop screen or your side table gathers in the day? Now imagine how dirty your mattress can get in a couple of months. It is important to clean your memory foam mattress regularly for good hygiene. Your bedding which includes your mattress and pillow should be clean. Washing covers, sheets, and protectors are not sufficient. Deep clean your memory foam pillow and mattress once in six months. The dust…
Yes, an old mattress can cause back pain. As a mattress age, it may lose its support and conformability, leading to sagging, lumps, and indentations. These can put pressure on joints and cause pain in the neck, shoulders, hips, and back. Old mattresses are linked to back pain in many ways and factors, such as the type of mattress, a person’s sleeping habits, and their physical health play a significant role. If a mattress lacks…
Latex mattresses offer numerous benefits, but there’s one group that tends to steer clear: healthcare professionals. After repeated exposure to latex products like gloves, they can develop an allergy to latex. But latex allergies don’t only affect healthcare professionals. A recent study showed that nearly 4% of the global population may have a latex allergy, including 0.8% of children with Spina bifida. Here is a breakdown of the population with latex allergy Latex allergyLatex sensitizationPopulation…
Most sleeper types prefer a memory foam pillow. They are excellent at conforming and provide good pressure relief. But ignoring the cleanliness of the pillow can be counterproductive. Pillows and mattresses are easy targets for dust mites. Sweat and dead skin can infest many bacteria and allergens. The pillows are closest to your face and you can end up inhaling micro-organisms that can lead to potential health hazards. The article will help you have a…
As a parent, we all want the best for our kids. When it comes to sleep, the role of a comfortable bed is vital. If the kid does not get enough sleep, it will be a task to soothe a cranky child throughout the day. Most parents tend to invest in the best twin mattress for their kids but then they have heard stories about memory foam mattresses. This leads to a very important question:…
The thought of bed bugs on your mattress can creep out many of us. It not only makes you feel vulnerable but can also pose serious health issues. These small, brown bugs can cause a lot of damage, not just to your mattress, but to your health as well. They feed on human blood and can be found anywhere, including in mattresses, sheets, and furniture. They can also cause allergic reactions and in some individuals…
Planning to buy a new mattress? Allocating budget based upon the fact: how long does a mattress last? It may not be a big factor as you may be thinking. Read on to know why. As per recent data, the average lifespan of the mattress is 10+ years now. There has been a steady shift in this number in the last 5 years. Mattress lifespan use to be 7-8 years and has gone up now.…