subject: All About Mattresses [print this page] We spent almost 30% or 1/3 of our lives in our bed. A good nights sleep is what one craves for after a long and working day. It should be the most comforting and reviving part of everyday life. One feels ready for the next day after getting a good and healthy sleep.
We all have different sleeping patterns and habits. Some sleep on their sides, some lie on their backs and some sleep on their stomachs. Everybody has their own distinctive way which makes them feel soporific and relaxed. A mattress plays a very crucial role in this. It affects our well being both from inside and outside. A wrong one can have an effect on our body and cause distress in many ways like back pain or body aches. It sequentially affects us mentally. If we are not rested enough we cannot concentrate on our work which builds mental pressure on us.
There are arrays of mattresses available in the markets. Choosing the right one for you is the key to your well being. The material on the inside is what one should think about before buying it. Mattresses are made of cotton, latex, foam, visco elastic etc. It is directly related to comfort so decide accordingly. The hardness or softness factor depends on personal choice. The durability depends on the quality and high quality material increases its life expectancy of it. An important aspect that confuses almost everybody is the price and comfort factor. More the price more the comfort is not the truth. There is no relation between the two when it comes to mattresses.
After purchasing the right kind, comes the maintenance. If taken care of the mattress, it can last for many years. The first and foremost is the upholstery which becomes a mattresses saver and retrieves it from unwanted spills and body fluids. The cover should be breathable and hypo allergic. A double cloth cover is best for any mattress. A cover can be easily washed in a washing machine and can be used again.
A mattress should be rotated frequently and should not be folded or bended. The foundation (bed) on which it has to be kept should be strong enough to hold the mattress so it retains its original shape and does not deform.
It is time to change your mattress when you get up in the morning with stiffness and aches in your body. A mattress should also be changed when there is visible sagging or lumpiness or squeaking in it.
