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August 22, 2018
Mattress Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Mattress for You

Mattress Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Mattress for You

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Looking at those lined up mattresses at the mall claiming each of them is the best ones from the other brand of mattresses could be a frustrating and confusing process. Choosing a mattress requires extensive product research, from the material composition, featured services to prices. However, this guide will ease your task in looking for the right mattress by the listed guide below.

Knowing the Types

Adding to the different brand manufacturers of mattresses offering a broad selection is the types of mattresses that are offered in the market. By knowing the different types of mattresses, you can easily trim down your list of choices in picking the mattress that you want to purchase.

Additionally, the type of mattress a person needs depends on personal preferences and needs.

Innerspring type is a traditional type of mattress. It is the most popular mattress type in the mattress market which offers support and comfort to the user. On the other hand, people who are suffering from back and joint pains highly favor the foam type which softens when lied on and soon contours into the shape of the user’s body.

Know your Sleeping Position

Knowing the position you sleep in, greatly helps in choosing the right mattress that you need to purchase to be able to provide you the best support while sleeping. Many people know the connection between their sleeping position and the quality of sleep they get, but only a few understand how mattresses impact that connection.

Many people are side-sleepers which are prone to pressure pain in the shoulders and hips. Plush mattresses are highly recommended as the best mattress for side sleepers, for it provides the right support to the side sleepers’ pressure point areas to avoid stiffness and painful joints when waking up. Reading feedbacks online might also help, so read up some mattress reviews.

The Right Size

You would not want to have problems in regards with mattress sizes since it would create another problem for you so you need to be knowledgeable about how big a twin mattress size is against a queen size mattress. Additionally, you should know how much space you need for moving around to be able to be comfortable since it is important in choosing the right mattress.

The most commonly purchased size is the queen-size mattress with a measurement of 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. This size is mostly shared with a partner and is an ideal choice as it fits well into most bedrooms and is larger enough to give both people the space each of them needs.

Know Your Price

Purchasing good quality mattresses comes with a great deal amount of money so you should research first to avoid budget problems. Prices firstly vary on the manufacturer’s brand name, and then unto the mattress’ type which differs significantly in terms of price-point. Innerspring and foam models have lower prices that hybrid, latex, and airbed models.

Take Away

Buying the right mattress means that the mattress comfortably fits your preference and needs. What others’ feedback about a certain mattress brand or a mattress type should guide you but should not be heavily relied on since what may be comfortable for them might be uncomfortable for you. One should focus on a bed that entirely meets your individual needs and preferences.In addition, one of the best ways to ensure of how comfortable a mattress is for you is to test it out—meaning you should lie down on the mattress that you are picking out of the choices.

October 6, 2016
How Your Bad Mattress Could Affect Your Health

How Your Bad Mattress Could Affect Your Health

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How much of your life is affected by your mattress? Although you might assume that your mattress is only something you need to worry about when you are trying to drift off to sleep, a bad mattress might be causing more problems than you realize. Here are some of the ways a worn-out or low-quality mattress can impact your life.

How Your Bad Mattress Could Affect Your Health

Lower Back Pain

Over time, mattress springs and coils can become weaker, which can create large divots in your sleeping surface that make it uncomfortable to sleep. Some spring systems can even become completely unsupportive, putting the spine in an uncomfortable resting position as you sleep. Both of these problems can create pressure points that can hurt the lower back, which is why you should consider keeping a journal of how well you are sleeping. To test whether your lower back pain or neck discomfort may be related to your mattress, keep a sleeping journal for a month. Record your level of back pain (from 1-10) every morning, and make a note of how long it takes the back pain to go away.

If you experience back pain in the morning, the likely culprit is your uncomfortable mattress. On average, mattresses only last for about 5-7 years before needing to be replaced. Fortunately, newer mattresses are designed with features such as wrapped inner coils and edge support, which help to keep your bed even and comfortable.

Concentration Issues

Do you ever have a hard time concentrating? Issues with concentration, focus, and attention span have been directly linked to poor sleep quality, which is where your mattress comes into play. Sleeping on a bad mattress might prompt you to toss and turn more than you would otherwise, which can cause serious problems with fatigue during the day.

When people are tired, their minds wander more easily and their reaction times are slower, which can also contribute to workplace incidents, car wrecks, and a greater risk of everyday accidents. Concentration problems can also make it more difficult to communicate effectively with the people around you, leading to problems in both work and personal relationships.

Digestion Problems

Stress has been shown to increase adrenaline production, which signals a “fight or flight” response throughout your body. Unfortunately, when adrenaline production runs rampant, it can make the digestive valves in your body remain open, causing problems like heartburn and acid reflux.

Think carefully about how much you stress over your mattress and sleep quality, and whether or not you lay awake stewing over your uncomfortable bed. If you do, it might be time to replace that old mattress for a newer, more comfortable version.

Depression and Irritability

Fatigue has also been tied to mood problems. According to an article in Psychology Today, sleep deprivation has been clinically associated with negativity, low energy and emotional reactivity. People who do not get regular and good quality sleep are more emotionally volatile, less friendly, and become angry more often, thanks in part to increased amygdala activity in the brain. When tired, the amygdala (which regulates the processing of memories, learning and emotion), takes a “fight or flight” stance when it receives stimuli that the body is stressed.

Indoor Allergies

Your mattress has a large surface area, which naturally puts it at a higher risk for collecting dust, pollen, pet hair, and other microscopic airborne allergens. As time goes on, your mattress can actually gain weight due to collecting things like the sloughed-off skin cells of the person who is sleeping, or dust mites which feed on them.

Unfortunately, some people are allergic to these contaminants, which is why it is important to replace your mattress regularly. If you only seem to have allergies at night when you try to go to bed, your mattress might be at fault.

How to Protect Your Health

In order to protect your health, invest in a high-quality mattress from reputable retailers in your area. Test different mattresses for at least twenty minutes at a time before making your decision. Talk with mattress dealers about things like returns and manufacturer’s warranties to make sure that you are covered in the event that you aren’t satisfied with your purchase. Some businesses stand behind their products so that you can rest assured that you will get the best sleep of your life.

Whatever you do, avoid the temptation to find a used mattress, which may have been exposed to mold, mildew, and a large variety of other potentially dangerous pathogens. Always buy new mattresses, and protect your investment with a high-quality mattress cover.

Sleep is more than a luxury; it is a necessity to maintain health and wellness. The best mattress is one that offers the right level of support for your body.

August 23, 2013

Storage and Packing Tips for You

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Today, we are going to cut the introduction and go directly to the tips.

Storage Tips

  • Take a deep breath and relax. You know you have a lot of items that need to be moved and your first instinct will be to just start packing…but don’t. Before you begin, you will need to plan ahead.
  • Your first step should be to take an inventory of everything you need to store. It doesn’t need to be written down but you’ll need to think through all the items that you plan on putting into your self storage unit for easy access later.
  • Group all your frequently-used items together. You will want to pack these items last and keep them together in the front of your storage unit.
  • All right, it’s time to start packing. Remember, you’ll want to maximize the use of your space while at the same time protecting your delicate items. Don’t forget, your  storage unit is eight feet (8′) high. Use that vertical space.
  • Protect your valuables by using bubble wrap, newsprint and other covers designed for your specific items. Mattress covers work well, as well as old blankets.
  • Utilize the empty spaces in dresser drawers and appliances. Don’t forget to clean the appliances out first. This is a great place to store things like linens, bedding, clothing or even books and CD’s. Remember to leave that drawer or appliance door open a little so that air can circulate.
  • Put all your garden tools together in empty trash cans.
  • Break down furniture with removable legs and stack chairs. Don’t forget to put a blanket or sheet between surfaces so they do not get scratched or damaged. If a table can’t be broken down, don’t forget to store items underneath or on top.
  • While you are stacking items in your self storage unit, make sure to put the heavier items underneath the lighter items.
  • It is also a good idea to write down where you are storing your items in your unit. A map works really well when your loved one asks you to go to ezStorage to get that item he/she needs!
  • Lastly, try to organize your unit so that you have an aisle down the middle from the roll-up door to the back. This will allow you to navigate your space much more efficiently. Don’t forget to keep your frequently-used items at the front of your storage unit.

Packing Tips

  • Planning is paramount when packing your things. Make sure you have all the right packing supplies: boxes, packing materials (bubble wrap, newsprint, peanuts, etc.), tape, markers and furniture covers. If you don’t know how much you’ll need, call your local ezStorage and talk to one of our storage experts. Remember, ezStorage offers a wide array of packaging supplies on site.
  • Correct box size is important. Large boxes should be used for light items (e.g., bedding, linens, lamps) and small boxes used for your heavier items like books and documents.