How to Choose a Futon Mattress
From college dorms to guest rooms, teenager bedrooms to bachelor pads, futons are cool. Futons are a popular choice in small spaces. Since they can be used as a couch or a bed, they are an extremely versatile piece of furniture.
When shopping for a futon, consumers should also consider what type of futon mattress they will want.
Futon mattresses are usually made of either cotton or foam, or a combination.
When buying a futon mattress, you will need to think about how the futon will be used.
The answer to this question will greatly affect the type of mattress you should buy. If the futon will be used as a bed, you will need to buy the thickest futon mattress you can afford. You can save money by buying a thinner mattress, but at the cost of your comfort.
Will the futon be used as both a couch and as a bed? If so, the mattress will have to endure a lot of folding. In this case, you will need a futon mattress that is very flexible. An innerspring mattress or a cotton-polyester blend is probably a good choice.
Mattresses containing foam are also good possibilities as foam is good at conforming to new shapes. Foam mattresses also give added support.
Futon mattresses are available from such well-known manufacturers as Simmons, Beautyrest, and Sealy. They can range in price from way under $100 to several hundred dollars, depending on size, brand name, construction, and materials.
Futons Store offers futon mattresses with free shipping; Overstock often sells futon mattresses at deep discounts over retail; Department stores such as Target, WalMart, and JC Penney sell futon mattresses.
It is also a good idea to buy a futon mattress cover for your futon. This will protect it from staining and the need for frequent washing. This, in turn, extends the longevity of your futon mattress.
In addition, the cover adds a touch of color and style to your futon..
A Brief History of the Mattress
Mattresses are a key component of bedding.
Because most humans spend over a third of their lives sleeping, finding a quality mattress is important for a high quality of life.
Normally comprised of foam and fibers, with metal springs on a wooden frame, mattresses help ensure a restful sleep.
Serta, Sealy, and Simmons are the three largest, most popular mattress brands in the USA.
Standard USA mattress sizes are Twin/Single (39" X 75"), Double/Full (54" X 75"), Queen (60" X 80"), King (78" X 80").
Other USA mattress sizes include Olympic Queen (66" X 80"), California Queen (60" X 84"), and California King (72" X 80").
Mattresses typically require replacement after seven to fifteen years of use, or sooner, if the coils or frame have experienced noticeable wear and tear.
A Brief History of the Mattress
In the Neolithic period (8,000-6,000 B.C.), people...
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A Guide To Air Beds
People hear the words "air beds" and instantly think of those rather uncomfortable plastic mattresses that are often used on camping trips.
But air beds are so much more than that!
In the most common of terms, an air bed is a mattress that contains air bladder chambers, filled with air to provide support, rather than the coil string systems that are traditionally found in mattresses.
Did you know that air beds were originally created for use in hospital and medical environments, as they provide a higher level of support and reduce pressure points on the body?
There are several reasons why people select air beds over conventional mattresses.
Chiropractors claim that air beds are good for people with back and back support problems.
For couples, dual adjustable air support chambers provide each partner with just the right amount of back support and firmness on one side of the bed without disturbing the other partner's sleep.
A Guide To Air Beds
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