Bed, Mattress and Sleep Facts

We sleep on our mattresses and in our beds every night, so here are some interesting facts about sleep, mattresses and beds:

• We use our beds more than any other item of furniture
• The average life of a mattress is 10 years
• A comfortable bed will give you around one hour’s extra sleep a night
• One in five people in the UK suffer from a severe lack of sleep
• Sleep problems are one of the most common complaints people go to the doctor with
• 93% of GPs agree that a comfortable and supportive bed will improve sleep
• You move approximately 60 to 70 times a night with up to a dozen full body turns
• You grow 2cm during the night because your spine is compressed during the day and has chance to straighten at night
• 85% of doctors believe there is a link between old beds and asthma
• Your mattress can double in weight over 10 years with built up dust
• The average mattress has up to 10m dust mites in it
• 10% of your pillow weight maybe made up of dead dust mites

After reading these facts, maybe you’ll want to check your mattress and bed is fresh and clean, and if not take a look at our fantastic range on offer.

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