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Which Of These Mattress Brands Is The One For You?

My dear Mother wasn't too pleased when I confessed that my lifelong dream was testing mattress brands. But as I told Mom, since 40 million Americans suffer with chronic insomnia and 20 million more report occasional trouble sleeping it just might be the perfect job! Doctors in the US write over 40 million sleeping pill prescriptions each year. The ideal long-term solution is to find the perfect mattress which encourages your body's natural sleep mode to rock you gently to sleep.

Once the tossing and turning starts, you find yourself getting tense. Even though you were exhausted 20 minutes ago when you came to bed, now you find it nearly impossible to drop off to sleep. Next day you pay by feeling tired all day long. After a while this restlessness becomes the only sleep pattern your body knows.

If you wake up already feeling achy, tired, and sore, these are clear signs your old mattress is worn out! But not all mattress brands are created equal. On average, humans spent a third of their lifetime in bed, so why not be comfortable! Did you know that better than a third of all Americans are loosing sleep on old mattresses that are ten years old or better. However, age is not always the criteria to use whether or not it is time to look at new mattress brands because a high quality mattress can last a decade or longer. When searching for a new mattress take time to consider these three important areas:

Firmness

The standard endorsement for many years was for people suffering with back pain or arthritis sufferers to sleep on an extra-firm mattress and everyone else should choose a firm one. However, especially for the elderly, firmer mattresses may cause painful pressure. Now sleep experts recommend that the mattress support the natural S curve of your back.

Height

Surprisingly, a tall bed is actually safer than a short one. Fourteen inches is the usual height of most mattresses. Additional height can significantly help if you must get up often due to chronic pain, muscle stiffness, or an injury. Your mattress including box spring and frame should be 20-24 inches off the floor.

Construction Materials

Almost all the mattress brands purchased in the United States are constructed from one of the following materials:

King Koil

The vast majority of all Americans own coil-spring mattresses. The smaller the size of the coils in this type of mattress gives more flexibility. For most people a mattress with 700 coils supply the most comfort. However, for those folks who weigh over 250 pounds, a mattress with larger coils of around 400 coils provide better spine support and hold up longer. A coil-spring mattress with or without an extra layer of padding on top help support the natural curve of your back. If you suffer from emphysema or chronic bronchitis, a mattress with firm-density such as coil spring is best because it provides necessary back support and makes breathing easier.

Tempur-Pedic

The most popular foam mattress brands are Memory-foam mattresses. These use material that is sensitive to applied pressure and heat which contour to your body shape and provide support to all the body's pressure points. For example, if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, the flexible support from a memory-foam mattress helps prevent painful pressure points.

Sealy Posturepedic

A latex mattress also molds to the contours of your body. If you have a chronic medical condition like allergies, natural latex materials are created to be hypoallergenic. To be considered natural latex they must be made up of at least 50 percent natural rubber. Medical conditions such as varicose veins also respond well to medium-density mattresses like latex.

Now it is time for me to slip into something more comfortable and get back to my quality control. Rest assured we have got you covered! You will not make a wrong turn in selecting from the top quality mattress brands.

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What is the difference between microfiber and terry cloth bed covers?

I was looking for a protector for my new mattress and keep running across these two different materials but can't seem to find the difference. Does anyone know what the difference is and what are the pros and cons to both?

Microfiber is plastic, and terry cloth is cotton.

2 completely different materials. Your choice

Plastic dries fast and doesn't "breathe". Cotton absorbs moisture and wrinkles easily.

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