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.

Sheet Folding 101

You know how new sheets are perfectly folded when they come from the store? You look at that tidy little square and think, “Yeah, right, who actually folds sheets like this?” In fact, it is a lot easier to fold your fitted sheets perfectly than you think it is, and it can be a real space-saver when storing sheet sets in your linen closet. Let us take the mystery out of getting a perfectly-folded fitted sheet with this handy little how-to:

Step 1- Drape sheet over hands, and hold the fitted sheet with one hand in each of the top corners, with the elastic edge facing you.

Step 2- Fold sheet in half vertically and flip the left corner inside out to create a little pocket. Turn the sheet 180 degrees and make another little corner-pocket at the top. If your fitted sheet has gathered sides, tuck them inside one another.

Step 3- Fold sheet in half again, so that all four corners meet up at one point. Flip the right set of corners over the left set.

Step 4- Lay the sheet on the bed and face the gathered edges up. Fold the longer part of the curved edge in a few inches to make a straight edge. Then, fold the sheet in half lengthwise and then into thirds to create a perfectly-folded sheet.