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How Does the Firmness of a Mattress Make a Difference?

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...

Brandi Johnston - Sep 18, 2021

What Are the Benefits of Hybrid Mattresses?

Hybrid mattresses have quickly gained popularity over the years. As the name suggests, a hybrid mattress combines memory foam, gel, or latex with an innerspring system. Therefore, the mattress offers both support and comfort. Components of hybrid mattresses The components of hybrid mattresses are the base layer, support core, comfort layer, and pillow top. The base layer is made of foam. It provides stability, sturdiness, and padding. Pocket springs and coils are in the support core. They give users spinal support. The comfort layer is made of memory foam, gel, and latex and provides the much needed comfort. Finally, the pillow top, which is just above the comfort layer, gives the mattress extra cushioning. Hybrid mattresses became popular because they have several benefits. This article discusses the benefits in detail. We will also discuss how long hybrid mattresses last, who should buy hybrid mattresses, and the comparison between hybrid...

Kevin Spencer - Sep 11, 2021

Better Sleep Through the Senses

When it’s time to turn in for the night, do yourself a favor and engage all 5 senses to experience a better quality of sleep. You might already be aware of the importance of limiting light and noise exposure to sleep better, but you might not know just how touch impacts your overall quality of sleep. You’re in luck, because Bedding Mart and the National Sleep Foundation are here to show you how to engage sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing to drift off and wake up feeling rested and refreshed. Examining Sleep Through the Five Senses There’s more to getting a good night's’ rest than having the right mattress and going to bed at the right time, although those are great places to start. We recommend taking five steps further with all your senses by: Sleeping in comfortable pajamas and finding the perfect temperature that encourages sound sleep...

Kevin Spencer - Aug 31, 2021

5 Ways to Help With a Snoring Partner

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...

Kevin Spencer - Aug 18, 2021

Why Adjustable Bases For Mattresses Are Hot Right Now

Everyone wants to have a quality sleep, and be more productive during the day. But studies show that about 50% of Americans feel sleepy during the day, for almost the entire week. That's mostly due to a lack of quality night sleep. And the biggest culprit – a bad mattress. People have used standard beds (made of solid wood) with standard-size mattresses for the longest time. However, many have now started embracing the idea of having adjustable bases for mattresses. Adjustable beds have different bed features, including positioning (adjustable head, neck, foot position), massage, smart controls, among others. If you're looking to get a new bed for your master suite, you should consider getting an adjustable bed as an alternative to upholstered beds or a regular platform bed. Here are some of the reasons why adjustable bases for mattresses are hot right now. Better Lifestyle Alleviates Back Pain Fall Asleep Faster Get the Edge On Acid Reflex...

Kevin Spencer - Aug 09, 2021

What Mattress Should I Get For My Guest Room

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...

Kevin Spencer - Jul 26, 2021

What Do I Do With My Old Mattress?

Mattresses play a significant role in ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep. Whether you sleep on a memory foam mattress, innerspring mattress, or any other mattress type, you may need to replace it after a few years, especially if it no longer gives you the comfort you need. When you get tired of sleeping on an old mattress and decide to buy a new one to increase your sleep quality, you have to decide what to do with the old mattress. Most mattress retailers will offer to dispose of your old mattress when they deliver the new one, but the problem is that more often than not, the mattress will end up in a landfill with several other mattresses. You will also come across private companies that offer to dispose of your old mattress at a fee. There are more creative ways of disposing of your mattresses and box springs without harming the environment. Note that...

Kevin Spencer - Jul 19, 2021

Why A Good Night's Sleep Matters - Especially Now

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a period of so much revelation for humanity. As operations slowed down globally and countries were put into lockdowns, people had to spend more time indoors. This was a big change, but it also meant that there was enough time to think about your needs and lifestyle. With the focus gradually shifting to important components of life, most people realized they had serious sleep problems. Almost as if on cue, there was a sudden global rise in the number of search engine searches for 'why can't I sleep.' Philips took the chance to research this and released a report titled Seeking Solutions: How COVID-19 Changed Sleep Around the World. An overview of this report shows that: 45% of the respondents were not satisfied with their sleep Most adults sleep for less than 7 hours on most weeknights Over 70% of the respondents had experienced...

Kevin Spencer - Jul 08, 2021