Are you looking for a better nights sleep? Is you’re old mattress no longer leaving you feeling refreshed in the morning.
Whether you’re looking to improve an old mattress or replace it altogether then a memory foam mattress may well be what you’re looking for. The open celled structure of these mattresses molds to the contours of your body reducing the pressure on your joints and giving a comfortable and warm nights sleep. This is why memory foam mattresses are the choice of hospitals. The medical establishment have cottoned onto the fact that the better a patient sleeps the faster they recover. They’ve also discovered that Memory foam is ideal for people with spinal injuries. The support it gives is excellent and it also reduces the amount of tossing and turning so that patients are healing easier.
If your old bed hasn’t become lumpy then buying a mattress topper may be the most economical way of improving it’s performance. Toppers come in a range of thicknesses. The minimum for them to be truly effective is 2 inches. The thickness you opt for will to a large extent depend on the state of your existing bed. Be warned though, if you put a mattress topper on a bed that has already lost its solidity then it simply won’t work. Also be aware that standard fitted sheets will only fit a mattress that is a maximum of 10 inches thick. So measure your existing mattress to see how thick you can go.
When we spend so much of our lives in bed then it’s definitely worth investing as much as you can afford on a really good sleep system. That being the case it’s well worth going for an entirely new memory foam mattress. What they offer over the classic sprung mattress is the unique way in which the mold to the contours of your body giving unsurpassed support to your spine.
When you initially buy a memory foam mattress you may notice quite a strong odor from it. It makes sense to air the mattress for about a week before using it. Place it in a well ventilated area where the air can get to both sides of the mattress. You will find that after a week the mattress will have lost the majority of it’s odor and be ready for use.
Make sure that at the time of purchase you also buy a mattress protector. The same qualities that make memory foam so comfortable also mean that they will absorb liquid easily and stain. Buying a good mattress cover will protect your investment.
Accidents can happen at any time and if you’ve invested a substantial amount of money in a good mattress pad then you’ll want to protect in the best way possible.
Memory foam mattress pads are made for comfort and it is this same quality that makes them particularly susceptible to damage from spilled coffee for example. This could potentially ruin your mattress so it’s best to be prepared right from the start. Mattress pad covers are also ideal for protecting you while you sleep from dust mites. I highly recommend getting a cover at the time of purchase. This way you’ll get exactly the right fit you need and have the protection from the outset.
Check before buying that the cover has good zip closures that will ensure a good fir and also make removal hassle free. Also make sure they are machine washable at up to 140 degrees so that you will be able to clean them properly.
There are a number of different covers available depending on your specific requirements. If you are looking for dust mite protection then you need to check out the Pore size of the cotton or similar material. Pore size is measured in Microns. A good size to go for is anywhere under 5.5 microns. Make sure this isn’t just the same companies measure but that it has been rated by an independent institution. One of the most commonly used is Porous Materials Inc.
If you are looking for a cover for a small child who is still wetting the bed then it pays to look into waterproof mattress covers. These are typically vinyl or polyurethane backed. This acts as a perfect barrier to liquids allowing none to reach and damage the mattress pad. The polyurethane backed covers are my choice for one good reason. They maintain that breathable quality that allows an exchange of heat and keeps you from having a sticky, sweaty nights sleep. Instead you will remain cool at any time of the year. This type of mattress cover is available from $40 up to about $80.
When winter sets in there is nothing better than having a heated mattress cover. No more need to get into a cold bed ever again. Simply turn it on 20 mins before you go to bed and it’ll be toasty warm. Good quality models these days are equipped with sensors that detect the ambient temperature of the room and adjust their output accordingly.
Other good features to look out for with these mattress covers are: A preheat cycle, Up to 10 control settings and two controls. These are especially useful because they can allow the temperature to be set independently on either side of the bed.
Please be advised though that these heated mattress covers are not to be used by children or anyone else who is not capable of operating the controls properly. They should never be used on waterbeds or pull out sofa beds. Pets should be kept away and other electric bed heaters must never be used in conjunction with them.