Below is a list of the questions most frequently asked when it comes to buying a new bed or mattress. Click on a question below to see the answer. If you have any other questions please contact us. For product range related questions, please contact a store near you.
+ What is the best mattress?
The answer is a matter of individual taste. What is best for me may not always be best for you (that is why we have a full range that caters for every need). When it comes to mattresses we all have different comfort (and price) preferences.
To determine the mattress that is best for you, we recommend using the process of elimination to weed out the ones you don't like. Go to a store and "rest test" to narrow down your choices. As you lie on the mattresses pay attention to three important features: comfort support and quality
+ How often should base sets be replaced?
Base sets wear out on different timetables. This is due to numerous factors such as how the bed was used (guestroom, master bedroom, doubled as a trampoline for the kids), whether it was cared for properly and/or the quality of the bed itself. Other important considerations are how personal comfort levels or a person's lifestyle and body may have changed over the years. We encourage you to think about these things and ask yourself the following questions:
Are you sleeping worse than a year ago?
Are you waking up feeling stiff and sore?
Does your mattress have visible signs of wear and tear?
Would a new mattress improve your sleep?
If the answer is "yes" to any of these questions, then it's time to consider purchasing a new mattress. And because people tend to overlook their mattress and don't think about them, we recommend that you "check" your mattress using these four questions on a regular basis - at least twice a year - to make sure mattress wear and tear isn't sneaking up on you and disrupting your sleep.
+ Is it worth trying to put a board under the mattress or keep the
bed for the children?
If a mattress is no longer comfortable for you, it's probably not good enough for someone else - including your child. As kids grow, they need supportive and comfortable bedding as well.
NO BOARDS PLEASE. Never put a board between the mattress and foundation. It may enhance the sense of support for a while, but it will only make the problem worse over time. (If any bed has reached the "board stage", get rid of it)
Discard your old set - don't pass it on children or guests. If the support and comfort aren't there it's not good enough for anyone.
+ What is the best way to try a base set?
The best way to try a mattress is to "REST TEST" it. Don't be embarrassed. You don't think twice about test driving a car, and you shouldn't think twice about "REST TESTING" a mattress. Lie down on the mattress for several mniutes and assess how well it provides support and how comfortable it is for you. The only way to tell if a mattress is right for you is to lie on it.
+ How do I make sure I get adequate support in a sleep system?
Most people think the firmness of a mattress is what provides all of its support. But really, a quality set has adequate support if it can gently support your body at all points keeping your spine aligned in it's natural curve. It should feel as if you were standing in a good posture. Comfort preferences can vary between persons, but the need for adequate support doesn't.
+ How much money should be spent on a mattress?
Your rest - the amount and quality of your sleep - is a critical factor in your overall well being. It can affect how you feel physically and mentally as well as your productivity. Accordingly, we urge you to invest in your rest. Spend enough on a mattress to ensure that your comfort and support needs are being met. Be sure not to short-change yourself out of a good, quality night's sleep. Think about it. The average person spends one third of his/her life in bed. This equals 220,000 hours over the course of a lifetime! And the mattress is the most used piece of funiture in the home. Over several years, investing in a high quality mattress costs only a few cents a day - less than you would spend on a daily newspaper or a cup of coffee.
+ Why are there so many different quilting designs?
Quilting designs are used to vary the firmness of the sleep surface. Larger quilting designs indicate a softer surface while smaller designs indicate a firmer surface.
+ What is the difference between a solid foundation and a box spring
(sprung base)?
Either a foundation or a box spring can be used beneath the mattress to provide proper support and durability. The difference between them is that a foundation is a hard platform, which would give a firmer feel to the mattress, while a box spring is a series of coils in the foundation that provides the mattress with a more softer/plusher feel.
+ What is the cost of a bad sleep?
What happens when you don't get the rest you need? The first casualty of too little sleep is a smile (and in our business this is one of our best selling tools!). Weariness breeds irritablility and depression.
But bad moods aren't the only consequence of bad nights. Without adequate sleep, people can't perform at their peak.
Disrupted sleep and sleep disorders cost American business as much as $70 billion annually in lost productivity, industrial accidents and higher medical bills. Falling asleep at the wheel is
second only to alcohol as a cause of car accidents. In all, in America, 200,000 to 400,000 collisions involving drowsy drivers occur each year and claim as many as 6,500 lives.
The best solution may be the most obvious: more and better sleep.
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