Beds can have the usual covers to avoid dust and mites from accumulating in them. But the real deal in protecting the beds and mattresses needs to be addressed as dust and mites as well as some liquid buildups can really be a cause for the immediate deterioration of a reliable mattress that can become a discomfort in the end.

“We’re calling it the gold standard in bedding protection since it’s a product the hospitality industry has been asking for,” said Petra Minoff, vp of sales in Protect-A-Bed’s Hospitality Division. “The product not only improves the guest’s sleeping experience, it protects the life of the mattress. It’s also easy to use, maintain and protects the mattress from accidental stains.”

Don’t take your bed for granted. It needs proper care as well and perhaps considering the QuiltGard is a good way to sleep better and give your bed and mattress a longer reliable useful life.

(Source) Home Textiles

Bedding Protection with QuiltGard

In a world where the economic times have unfortunately dictated costing and pricing, beds and mattresses are not spared from escalating prices. Raw materials are seen as the main reason for this and apparently, bed manufacturers really have no choice but to jack up their price even if sales may sorely be affected.

The bad thing about this is that people are really feeling the crisis bug. With finances needing to be addressed according to what a person would need, some people are forced to make do with what they have, old beds and mattresses that have to do until such time that they can see their income improve.

Global prices of latex, cotton and polyester – the main raw materials for mattresses – have gone up in the past few months. Latex prices went up by 60% while prices of cotton grew by 20% in the last two months. Prices of polyester also surged by 25% in the same period.

The combined price rise of raw materials has affected the profit margins of the industry by 15-20% in last three months, experts said.

(Source) The Economic Times

Raw Materials Force Higher Bed Prices

The materials used in making a mattress can play an important role in providing comfort to the people who want to lay on them. As far as the Japanese folks are concerned, being a big fan of the Shropshire sheep will arouse the curiosity of people all over the world on why such a preference for these materials would be suitable and worthy for mattress buyers these days.

The soft and springy features provided by the Shropshire sheep wool is perhaps the answer to it all. Quality beds are sometimes gauged based on how much comfort they can give to us and for the Japanese, this has certainly caught their attention and apparently a guide on how to market quality beds and mattresses for people looking at quality sleep for themselves.

“We were delighted to host the television crew and to learn that wool from Shropshire sheep was so highly thought of in Japan,” said Mr Spencer.

“Although our main income comes from producing prime lambs for the UK market, the excellent fleece of the Shropshire sheep also plays an important part in the survival of lambs in the spring.

“New-born Shropshire lambs have plenty of wool cover, which is vital during the first few days of life when they need all the protection they can get.”

(Source) Farmers Guardian

Why are the Japanese Fascinated with Shropshire Wool?

Beds and mattresses are not spared from the usual wear and tear. But while many would want to solve the issue by immediately considering buying new ones, it may not be the wisest thing for people who want to spend wisely.

Our old beds and mattresses can still do. You can always just consider replacing the dilapidated part. In these cases, it is the bed basics such as the box springs. It is indeed a better option considering that it can save a lot. A word of caution though, be sure the bed part is compatible. Trying to use something different may entirely be dangerous and provide you discomfort.

On the sales room floor you may be told that the mattress and box spring are designed to work together. Indeed, the material cover on the new mattress and older box spring won’t match, and, depending on the mattress you are buying, it might be inadequately supported by the old box spring. You might also hear that you must include a box spring to protect the mattress warranty. But be sure you read just what the warranty covers.

(Source) Star Tribune

Box Springs and Compatibility

Where do old beds and mattresses end up? Well normally this would be the garbage dumpsites but then again that would just escalate the growing pain of our trash problems. But through the efforts and patience of concerned people in the world such as Tim Haggen, a researcher at the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) at the University of Minnesota, measures are being done to undertake this mattress problem.

Hagen is working on solving the mattress problem with an innovative and aggressive recycling program in Duluth, one of only two in the country where mattresses are taken apart and the components reused. Now in its fourth year, the program gets mattresses from all over the northern half of the state–by the truckloads.

NRRI funded a local effort to find markets for the materials that make up a mattress. The foam is easily sold to companies that make carpet underlayment. The wood frames are chipped up and used as a biomass fuel source. And the cotton is mixed with wood fibers for a local company that manufactures oil filters for diesel engines.

“The filter company tested the post-consumer cotton against using new cotton and there was absolutely no difference in performance,” says Hagen. “In the long run, this application saves raw materials costs and preserves valuable landfill space for future generations.”

The filter manufacturer uses about 50,000 pounds of cotton a year, and that’s about how much Goodwill Industries supplies it at the present time.

(Source) MinnPost

Understanding the Mattress Recycling Effort

As far as sleeping is concerned, anyone in his right mind would want to lie down in a bed that can really hit the spot. Beds and mattresses are a rampant demand today since putting bed rest to its maximum capacity is something that many can get at least as a consolation.

Today, people fail to realize the essence of good sleep. Being active and on the go today is a need, especially if you talk about having to survive in a financially deprived world already. While you may be earning a lot, it would be best to save some for a good bed. Such is the clamor that Benson for beds is pushing for and here are a few reasons why you should do so:

Research from the University of Chicago found skipping beauty sleep will make you old. Sleeping for four hours a night for less than a week hits the body’s ability to process and store carbohydrates and regulate hormone levels. These changes mimic many of the hallmarks of advanced ageing.

Sleep is slimming. Moisture loss while sleeping adds up to as much as a half pint from the average adult; more in hot weather or during illness. A lot of that moisture ends up in the mattress – hence the need to change your mattress every eight to ten years.

The UK population has grown upward and outward in the past 30 years and so should our bed requirements, with women gaining 1.05kg in weight and 1.75cm in height and men growing an extra 3cm too, it’s time to invest in a bigger bed.

Ergonomic studies have also shown that couples sleep better in a bigger bed yet are often reluctant to buy a larger than the standard 135cm/4ft6in. Says Simon: “Maybe it’s time to go large and choose a king size or super king size bed.

(Source) Easier Property

Bed Quality Plays an Important Role in Beauty Sleep

We are all aware that mattresses are pretty much expensive these days and if you talk about the comfort that they can give, you are sure to find people caring less as long as they can be assured of quality sleeping time. Working hard is a given but when time comes to rest, the bedroom should be ready and the mattresses are sure to be the first thing that they will want to surrender on.

People are willing to pay more than $2,000 for a thick memory foam and latex bed, he said.

Lake offers Spring Air, manufactured in Grand Rapids, and Englander mattresses, from Chicago.

The store specializes in memory foam and latex models.

“For many people, that five, six, seven hours of rest is important, and they are willing to spend the money,” he said. “People want to improve their health.

(Source) The Grand Rapids Press

High Priced Bedding for Healthier Living