Americans are getting a little bigger, and so are our mattresses. We want more comfort, more support, and just plain more room. If you’ve ever seen the bedding mattress of an average 16th-century adult, you’d think it wasn’t much bigger than a crib. Today, just like our cars, we like our beds to be bigger and to come with more features. All very good things, but nothing’s perfect, so the only downside is that many mattresses are heavier today than yesterday.     Professional wrestling moves and mattresses   Ever try to move a mattress on your own? It’s a bit of a workout, isn’t it? In fact, with today’s heavier mattresses, it can become quite the challenge, even for two grown people. Some mattresses are heavier than the people who sleep in them. Lifting, folding, and carrying a mattress can take a tag team bear hug, a body slam,...

  As if... As if by this age someone needs to explain how to keep your comforter clean. Nonsense. Obviously, you’d pass the UV light test with flying colors, right? “What’s that?”, you say. You’ve watched enough crime dramas to know, haven’t you? That’s when the forensics special agent comes into the hotel room with a UV blacklight flashlight to scan the bed to see if the perpetrator left any “traces” behind. “Oh, that UV light test”, you say. See, as we thought, there’s nothing to worry about. So, stop reading this article now and send a link to your teenagers or someone else who might be shocked at what they see on their comforters. You just sleep tight tonight.       Dust mites, bed bugs and other little creatures that might be sharing your comforter   We’re not even talking about the whole world of things you need...

  Proper support of your lumbar region and your thoracic spine helps prevent and alleviate back pain. If you’ve experienced some pain, you’re not alone. Approximately 80% of US residents experience back pain during their lives. Here are some other quick facts about back pain: In 2017, the world’s number 1 cause of disability was back pain Every year the US population spends $50 billion trying to alleviate back pain As we age, back pain occurs more often Back pain is one of the leading causes of sick days and lost productivity in the US   Thoracic or lumbar? Back pain isn’t just back pain. The thoracic part of your spine is found in the middle and upper part of the back. More specifically, the thoracic spine includes the vertebrae known as T-1 to T-12. The lumbar spine is located at the lower end of the spine and it consists...

One of the first things you’ll think about after getting a new mattress is how to support it properly. Support plays a vital role in ensuring you get a good night’s sleep and that your mattress lasts long. Usually, you’ll be faced with different support options, including a box spring and mattress combination, a platform bed, or a foundation bed. This article will guide you to picking the right support for your mattress. There are different types of bed supports in the market. Your choice will largely be influenced by your mattress type and the kind of support you’re looking for. As a first-time buyer, telling the difference can be a struggle. But don’t fret. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to pick a suitable bed base, like a pro. Why you need a bed base     Your mattress needs a solid foundation to rest on. This could...

  When you go out to shop for a mattress, you most likely pay attention to two main qualities - comfort and support. And that makes sense since you spend more than seven hours a day on your bed. But have you ever stopped for a second to think about what exactly is inside a mattress – or what contributes to the comfort and support? In this article, we will shed some light on the components of a mattress to help you make a better purchase decision. Discover what your mattress is made of   The market has all kinds of mattresses, each made out of different components. There are innerspring mattresses, memory foam, coiled, adjustable beds & more! These components play a big part in how you sleep at night. So basically, they determine whether you’ll have a good night's sleep and full rest for better health or experience drowsiness, back pain,...

  Your comfort pretty much depends on the firmness level of your mattress. For a pleasant sleep comfort, your mattress should neither be too soft or too hard. Striking a balance between the two is the best way to ensure spine and back support, pressure relief, and a good night’s sleep. Firmness matters because it determines the comfort. Comfort makes bedtime a joy. It also determines whether or not you wake up with pains and aches. If you spend your nights in an uncomfortable position or tossing around trying to get comfortable, it’s only a matter of time before you start feeling the effects. What is mattress firmness?     Firmness refers to how hard or soft a mattress feels. Factors like construction and materials influence how a mattress feels. Mattress firmness is measured on a scale of 1 to 10: 1 being an extremely soft sleeping surface and 10 a very hard surface. Most mattresses...

  Nothing rejuvenates like a good night's sleep. But what happens when you can't have a good night's sleep because your bed partner snores? Unfortunately, this is something most people have to endure. But the good news is that there are things that can help with a snoring partner, most of which we'll cover in this article.  Ways to help with a snoring partner.     1. Monitor their sleeping position If your partner snores, there's a very good chance that their sleeping position is the culprit. Sleep position contributes 56% to 80% of all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient cases. OSA is a sleep disorder that causes one to stop and start breathing while they sleep. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep research, supine position is the main aggravating factor for these patients. The America Sleep Apnea Association estimates 22 million Americans are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. The good news is that you can easily resolve this by getting...

    It is always great to have friends and family come to visit and stay with you. You get to catch up, bond, and even show them around. But as you prepare to do all the fun stuff, it’s also important to provide a comfortable bed. After all, comfort is the key to making guests feel welcome. You don’t want to give your guest some old, saggy mattress. So, if that’s what you have, this might be a perfect excuse to go shopping. But since not all mattresses are created equally, there are a few things you need to watch out for when investing in a guest room mattress.  One such thing is the type of guests (singles, couples, or families). If you host couples frequently and have a bigger guest room, you may want to invest in a king or queen-size bed that offers enough room. But if...