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How To Tell If Your Bed Is Up To Scratch Buying the right bed in the first place is one thing. But all too often people don’t notice the gradual deterioration of their bed until the level is quite extreme – and thing of how much time you must have spent in a less than perfect bed by the time it reaches that stage. It’s not just the beds deterioration through use that you should be aware of either. Our own individual needs and preferences change over time too. Changes in lifestyles or physical conditions also affect our bed requirements. Your mattress for offering optimum support and comfort will vary depending on its quality its frequency of use, the wear and tear it undergoes (sadly, a heavier person will wear out a bed more quickly than a lighter one, a couple more quicker than a lone person), and how well its being looked after. As a rough guide however, even a good quality mattress in normal use should not be expected to last more than 6 years. Below is a simple bed MOT ( Mattress Obsolescence Test ), which they recommend should be done every year after the first three-five years. If you answer "yes to three questions, you’re not getting the best possible night’s sleep. Five or more "Yes" answers and it’s time to buy a new bed. YES NO Is the bed 10 year old or more? Do you ever wake up with neck or backache? Is the mattress cover torn or stained? When lying in bed, do you feel springs or ridges beneath the surface? When moving in bed, do you hear creaks, crunches or other suspicious noises? Do you and your partner roll towards each other unintentionally? Is the bed too small to give an undisturbed night’s sleep? Is the divan or base uneven or sagging? Are the legs and castors worn out? Would it be embarrassing if the neighbours saw the bed without its covers? Keeping Your Sleep Centre ship-shape Proper care will keep your bed in better condition during its lifetime. Always read and retain manufacturers care instruction and ask your retailer for advice too. Otherwise, the following tips will help you to get the best out of your bed during its natural life: 1- Use a washable, protective cover to protect the mattress (and pillows) from stains. Barrier fabrics for allergy sufferers are also available. 2- In the mornings, throw back the bed clothes and leave the bed to air for 20 minutes to allow body moisture to evaporate. 3- Unless otherwise advised by the manufacturer, turning your mattress over from side and side and end to end every few months ( every week for the first three months) helps upholstery fillings to settle down more evenly. 4- Don’t make a habit of sitting on the edge of the bed and don’t let the kids bounce on it. 5- Don’t roll up or squash a mattress to store or transport it – this can cause permanent damage. 6- Handles are designed to help you position a mattress on its base – do not use them to support the full weight of the mattress on their own – they may pull out. 7- Don’t leave any polythene wrappings on a new mattress – dampness, mildew and rotting could all result from a build up of condensation. 8- Vacuum your mattress and base from time to time to remove fluff and dust. This should be carefully done so as not to dislodge fillings or damage tufts. Open windows while vacuuming – especially if there is an asthma sufferer in the house. 9- When tackling stains, use mild detergent and warm or cold water. Never over soak a mattress or base. 10- Putting a new mattress on a base for which it was not intended, a new mattress on a old base or a board between the mattress and the base can impeded comfort and reduce the useful life of the mattress – as well as affecting any guarantees or warranties. Out With The Old Once you’ve bought yourself a new bed, make arrangements to have the old one disposed of. Don’t give it to the children, relatives, guests or neighbours. If it wasn’t good enough for you, it’s not good enough for anyone else, either. In fact, it’s a veritable health hazard – get rid of it.SiteDev |
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