Sleep Preferences Q and A | Do's and Dont's | Rotating and Turning | Research
Sleep Preferences It is very important to test, evaluate and purchase a mattress set that is designed to provide proper support and spinal alignment. Don't think that you need to buy a very firm mattress set to experience support and spinal alignment. You may buy a mattress that is plush and still receive the best support and spinal alignment. Remember, Comfort is what you feel when you lay on your bed and support is what you feel when you wake up.
Select a mattress set that is comfortable. Deep R.E.M., (Rapid Eye Movement), sleep cannot be accomplished if you are not comfortable in your bed. You may think that you have slept through the night, but, constant tossing and turning may prevent you from the deep REM sleep needed and desired for full recharge. An uncomfortable bed may trigger a feeling of restlessness when you awake.
- Measure your current mattress set frosm the floor to the top of the mattress before embarking on your buying mission. Today, premium mattresses have more comfort layers making them higher. You may determine that you need a lower profile box spring/foundation beneath your new mattress to allow easy accessibility when you lay down.
- For two (2) persons, purchase the largest mattress set that will fit in your bedroom. A full/double size mattress is 54" wide. A mattress this size gives two (2) persons the width of (27) each, which is the width size of a crib mattress to sleep on. Consider purchasing a queen which is 6 wider and offers more sleep space for two people sharing the same bed.
Standard Mattress Dimensions are :
Twin: 38 x 74 |
Full/Dble: 54 x 74 |
Queen: 60 x 80 |
King: 76 x 80 |
Cal. King: 72 x 84 |
- Select a mattress set that is best for you by testing and evaluating comfort, size, and price.
- Come to a MATTRESS BUYS store at a time when you won't be rushed. Take the time to try our various comfort level floor models and select the mattress set feel that is most comfortable for your.
- Wear comfortable clothing so that you will be relaxed when testing our mattresses.
- Think about your needs and share them with one of our Sleep Specialists. In what position(s) do you sleep? Do you have back problems? Do you have shoulder or hip problems? Do you suffer from arthritis, fiber-myalgia or other pressure sensitive issues? Do you have other injuries that make you uncomfortable?
- Allow one of our Sleep Specialists to begin your selection process on our comfort level floor models. Lay on each bed for a few minutes. Test the mattresses in the position(s) that you usually are in when you sleep at home. You should never try more than five (5) mattresses to minimize selection and purchasing confusion. Narrow your selections to two (2) mattress sets. Decide which of the selected two is the most comfortable within your budget and make your purchase.
- A mattress and box spring/ foundation are designed to work as a set. It is always suggested that you purchase the set to ensure the best comfort and durability.
Sleep Preferences Questions and Answers [ BACK TO TOP ]
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Do's and Dont's [ TOP ]
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DO rotate your mattress occasionally to help maintain and prolong the quality and comfort of your mattress. Body and Comfort impressions are caused by upholstery material compressions and are normal characteristics of premium bedding. Such body and comfort impressions indicate that the upholstery layers in your mattress are conforming to your individual body shape. Body and comfort impressions up to 2-1/2" are not considered to be a structural defect of premium bedding.
DO replace your old box springs/foundation when you purchase your new mattress to help provide the proper support of your new mattress.
DOuse a quality bed frame to support your mattress and foundation. If you have a Queen- or King-size bed, your bed frame must have a center support that extends to the ground in order to obtain warranty protection.
DOuse a mattress protector to help preserve the surface quality of your mattress, especially if children use the bed. |
DO NOT smoke in bed or expose your mattress to an open flame. Mattresses are manufactured, as required by federal law, to resist ignition from a lighted cigarette, it is not flame or fireproof.
DO NOT attempt to rotate or turn a mattress by yourself. To avoid damage to the mattress or the risk of personal injury, have someone help you rotate or turn your mattress.
DO NOT fold, bend, or stand on your mattress.
DO NOT remove the law tag label attached to the end of your mattress. This tag helps identify and establish your warranty rights.
DO NOT use dry-cleaning-type fluid of any kind on your mattress. Such chemicals will damage components of your mattress.
DO NOT place a board between your mattress and foundation since this negates the effect/purpose of your foundation.
DO NOT allow the mattress or foundation to get soiled or in unsanitary condition. This will void the warranty. |
Rotating and Turning [ BACK TO TOP ]
One-Sided Mattress
To equalize comfort and body impressions, rotate your mattress as part of the regular maintenance of the sleep product. Your new mattress needs to be rotated EVERY TWO WEEKS for the first six months. After six months, rotate your mattress every two or three months. Additionally, your new box springs/foundation must be rotated every six months.
Here are Some Easy Steps for Rotating a One-Sided Mattress:
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1. Push at the opposite corners A and B while your mattress is lying flat. |
2. Push alternately on corners A and B to position mattress on foundation. |
3. You have completed the required rotation pattern. |
AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THE ABOVE
WITHOUT HELP FROM ANOTHER PERSON.
Two-Sided Mattress
Turn the mattress over, end-to-end and side-to-side EVERY TWO WEEKS for the first six months. After six months, alternately rotate and flip your mattress every two or three months. Additionally, your new box springs/foundation must be rotated every six months.
Here are Some Easy Steps for Rotating and Turning a Two -Sided Mattress: |
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1. BEGIN with your mattress lying flat. |
2. ROTATE your mattress so it hangs over foundation. |
3. RAISE and TURN your mattress over side to side. |
4. ROTATE your mattress back into position. |
5. Your mattress is now ready for another good night's rest. |
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Repeat this process alternately. Flip the mattress over after a 2-3 month cycle, next cycle, (2-3 months), turn the mattress as depicted in the one sided box at top above, flip the next 2-3 month cycle and finally turn the mattress as depicted in the one sided box above the fourth cycle. This will allow even wear of your new mattress purchase on both sides.
AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THE ABOVE
WITHOUT HELP FROM ANOTHER PERSON. |
Research [ BACK TO TOP ]
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The National Sleep Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders.
www.sleepfoundation.org |
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Established in 1979, the Better Sleep Council (BSC) is a non-profit organization supported by the mattress industry. The BSC is devoted to educating the public about the importance of sleep to good health and quality of life and about the value of the sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit of a good night's sleep.
www.bettersleep.org/ |
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For people with sleep problems, Shuteye.com offers an abundance of sleep tips and information about insomnia, sleep disorders, sleep aids, overcoming sleeplessness, and more.
www.shuteye.com |
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