The Benefits of a Mattress Protector

It amazes me in my line of work how many individuals are willing to purchase a mattress, and are not willing to invest in a mattress protector. When you think about it, the average person spends one third of their life in bed. The average person also looses about a half gallon of fluids as they sleep through evaporation. Where does all of that water go? It goes into the air, into the mattress, and a combination of both. As gross as that is to think about, consider what that does to an unprotected mattress.

There are numerous benefits to putting a mattress protector on your bed and the cost to invest is really not that much. First and foremost, a mattress protector will ensure that your mattress will remain free of bodily fluids and even dead skin cells, extending the life of the mattress. The second thing a mattress protector will do is ensure that your 60 or 120 day sleep guarantee is guaranteed. The importance of having the sleep guarantee is to ensure that you’ve picked out the right mattress for you. You would hate to be stuck with a mattress you don’t like just because you opted out of getting an affordable mattress protector. 

Not all mattress protectors are created equal. Some mattress protectors do their job, but also block out the cooling effects of some of the higher quality memory foam mattresses. The mattress protectors we offer are very thin and are guaranteed to be water proof and skin cell proof. The best of our protectors also have a cooling system built in so that you can enjoy cooling effects without paying top dollar for a mattress that does the same thing. 

Selecting the Right Mattress for YOU

 Finding the right mattress for you can sometimes be a daunting task. There are so many choices and styles and so many companies paying millions of dollars for your attention through advertising. Here are some basics for your consideration:

• Innerspring:  The type of mattress that most people are familiar. Uses tempered steel coils for support in a variety of configurations. They come with different types of layers of upholstery which provide insulation and cushioning between your body and the springs. This results in a wide range of comfort choices.

•  Foam/Memory Foam: Foam mattresses offer a wide choice of sleeping sensations or feels. These can be made of a solid core or of several layers of different types of foam laminated together. Visco-elastic or “memory” foam is thought to be better at pressure point reliever. The knock on these types, has been that they sleep “hot”. The advance in technology and the addition of cooling material into the foam has all but eliminated this issue.

• Hybrids: These are just a combination of the above 2. Usually a spring unit with layers of foam on top. Giving you the traditional support feel of a spring and the adaptive comfort of foam.

There are many other mattress alternatives to address individuals’ needs, including airbeds, waterbeds, and adjustable beds to name a few. When choosing a mattress, evaluate it for comfort, support, durability and space.

When trying out a bed, be sure to lie down in your typical sleep position. Pay close attention to the level of support and comfort, especially the shoulders, hips and lower back. Do this whether you are a side, back, or stomach sleeper. Then try a different mattress, noticing the difference in support or comfort. You should spend at least 5 minutes on each mattress you try. This may seem a bit time consuming, but you will be spending about a third of your day in bed, every day that you own it. So, a little time spent when choosing can pay big dividends in the quality of sleep you are able to achieve.

Ready to test our a new mattress? Stop by one of our Colorado locations and find out what works best for you.