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Author : Mitch Endick

The time has come to purchase a new box spring and mattress set So you drive down to the local furniture store in search of affordable bedding set If spending the least amount of money possible is the goal, you have already short changed yourself

Whether we know it or not, we spend a significant amount of our lifetime in bed On average, Americans spend almost 3,000 hours a year in bed That is over 800 hours per year more than average American spends at work!

Thinking of sleep in still another way, the average life expectancy in the United States is around seventy six This means that we can spend as much as 25 years of our lives in bed

There is a lot riding on your choice of a sleep set and it can be more than just money Getting a good nights sleep, properly supporting your body and the length of time you intend to keep the mattress are all very important considerations The importance of sleep in out daily lives is never to be taken lightly More and more evidence is being collected that strongly emphasizes the importance of getting enough sleep

Getting an adequate amount of sleep involves more than just waking up refreshed and well rested Recent studies suggest that getting enough sleep is a very important part of our health and well being The length of time we sleep, while important is not the only consideration

The quality of the sleep we get is very important in order to avoid potential and significant health consequences such as how lack of quality sleep affects short-term memory, cardiac health and other medical concerns

As the average consumer, the available choices in bedding can be mind boggling and more than bit overwhelming The traditional inner spring mattress combined with a foundation such as box spring, is still the most popular choice of sleep systems among most consumers The increased availability of alternative sleep systems such as hybrid waterbeds, futons and mattresses using more modern materials like visco elastic memory foam make the buying process all the more complicated

The internet can be a great resource for researching the latest trends in sleep systems but it should not be substitute to looking at and laying a perspective mattress choice

For most of us, buying decisions are made in an attempt to get the best possible value for the amount of money we spend The same is true for choosing a mattress Newer mattresses have several advantages over their older cousins One of the most important considerations is the increased use of fire and flame resistant materials in the construction of modern bedding

The benefits from this change are pretty self evident and can be a matter of life and death Mattresses retailers are now required to inform customers of the risks associated with mixing and matching older box springs and mattresses with newer ones

Used bedding may be seen as an economical alternative to investing in a new mattress, but going used may actually cost more in the long run There is no way to know how long the bedding was in service and, like a book, you really can not tell a mattress by its cover

The resurgence of bed bugs and the presence of other pests like dust mites may not be immediately obvious and makes purchasing used bedding a very risky business indeed Older, used bedding is also less likely to have been constructed using flame and fire resistant materials adding to the risk

So look for the best deal when purchasing bedding, but always buy quality bedding and do not be penny wise and mattress foolish

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular
good sleep site:
SleepSmith.com. He provides information on mattresses, sleep aids, good sleep habits, and pillows. His website,www.SleepSmith.com
also has information on restful sleep, sweet dreams and sleep promoting products and habits.

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The time has come to purchase a new box spring and mattress set So you drive down to the local furniture store in search of affordable bedding set If spending the least amount of money possible is the goal, you have already short changed yourself

Whether we know it or not, we spend a significant amount of our lifetime in bed On average, Americans spend almost 3,000 hours a year in bed That is over 800 hours per year more than average American spends at work!

Thinking of sleep in still another way, the average life expectancy in the United States is around seventy six This means that we can spend as much as 25 years of our lives in bed

There is a lot riding on your choice of a sleep set and it can be more than just money Getting a good nights sleep, properly supporting your body and the length of time you intend to keep the mattress are all very important considerations The importance of sleep in out daily lives is never to be taken lightly More and more evidence is being collected that strongly emphasizes the importance of getting enough sleep

Getting an adequate amount of sleep involves more than just waking up refreshed and well rested Recent studies suggest that getting enough sleep is a very important part of our health and well being The length of time we sleep, while important is not the only consideration

The quality of the sleep we get is very important in order to avoid potential and significant health consequences such as how lack of quality sleep affects short-term memory, cardiac health and other medical concerns

As the average consumer, the available choices in bedding can be mind boggling and more than bit overwhelming The traditional inner spring mattress combined with a foundation such as box spring, is still the most popular choice of sleep systems among most consumers The increased availability of alternative sleep systems such as hybrid waterbeds, futons and mattresses using more modern materials like visco elastic memory foam make the buying process all the more complicated

The internet can be a great resource for researching the latest trends in sleep systems but it should not be substitute to looking at and laying a perspective mattress choice

For most of us, buying decisions are made in an attempt to get the best possible value for the amount of money we spend The same is true for choosing a mattress Newer mattresses have several advantages over their older cousins One of the most important considerations is the increased use of fire and flame resistant materials in the construction of modern bedding

The benefits from this change are pretty self evident and can be a matter of life and death Mattresses retailers are now required to inform customers of the risks associated with mixing and matching older box springs and mattresses with newer ones

Used bedding may be seen as an economical alternative to investing in a new mattress, but going used may actually cost more in the long run There is no way to know how long the bedding was in service and, like a book, you really can not tell a mattress by its cover

The resurgence of bed bugs and the presence of other pests like dust mites may not be immediately obvious and makes purchasing used bedding a very risky business indeed Older, used bedding is also less likely to have been constructed using flame and fire resistant materials adding to the risk

So look for the best deal when purchasing bedding, but always buy quality bedding and do not be penny wise and mattress foolish

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular
good sleep site:
SleepSmith.com. He provides information on mattresses, sleep aids, good sleep habits, and pillows. His website,www.SleepSmith.com
also has information on restful sleep, sweet dreams and sleep promoting products and habits.

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The deal on that new mattress set was too good to pass up The price was right, the delivery time was very convenient and the salesperson was friendly and helpful

Even the manufacturers warranty sounded more than reasonable - reasonable for the manufacturer that is Like most consumer goods, most bedding does come with some sort of warranty But like snowflakes, no two are alike and the devil, as they say, is in the details and the proverbial fine print

So before signing on the bottom line, it pays to know exactly what the warranty covers and most importantly, what it does not cover

The length of the manufacturers warranty should not be used as a measurement of how long the mattress will last The lifespan of the average mattress depends on a variety of factors including the quality of the foundation or box spring, the weight of the owner, the number of people who sleep on the mattress and how the mattress is handled while moving from place to place

For example, if the movers significantly bend the mattress to get it in or out of the house, there is a good chance the border wire may be bent or the spring coils could be damaged

An obvious exception on almost any warranty is abuse or neglect An automobile manufacturer may warranty the vehicles engine for 10 years, but without exception the warranty would be rendered null and void if the owner neglected to check or change the oil

The same is true for bedding warranties which will cover defects in workmanship and materials for a very specific period of time and warranties come with a variety of exceptions

Very few if any manufacturers warranties will cover the cost of transporting or shipping the item back to the factory, retail outlet or other specified location An example of damage not covered in almost all bedding warranties includes fabric, including damage caused by normal wear and tear

Using a foundation or frame that is not matched to the mattress will often void the warranty An example would be using a frame with a queen or king mattress and foundation that does not have adequate center support

Some warranties cover something called body indentations but quite often there is usually only one quarter inch that stands between an indentation that is covered and one that is not covered How an indentation is measured may be open to interpretation and what looks or even feels like a problem to you may not look like a problem to the manufacturer

If you get the mattress home and it does not feel comfortable do not look to the manufacturer or retailer for relief The presumption is that the buyer had the opportunity to try out the bedding before making the decision to buy

Always keep the sales receipt from your purchase This is very important since warranties apply to the original buyer The manufacturer would have no way of knowing whether you are original owner without the sales receipt and will not honor a warranty claim

Most bedding warranties are pro rated meaning that the amount of time the bedding was in service is taken into account when calculating the warranty claim This is similar to the formula used to pro rate the warranty on a set of automobile tires

Each manufacturers warranty is different and the best advice is to read the warranty carefully and ask questions before making a purchase decision Do not make the mistake of assuming that something is covered by the warranty and you will not be disappointed later

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular
good sleep site:
SleepSmith.com. He provides information on mattresses, sleep aids, good sleep habits, and pillows. His website,www.SleepSmith.com
also has information on restful sleep, sweet dreams and sleep promoting products and habits.

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One of the most popular trends in mattresses these days is visco elastic foam otherwise referred to as memory foam This product was first developed for use in the space program during the nineteen seventies though the product was never used in manned space flight missions

NASA envisioned a need for astronauts to sleep during extended space missions and the foam was thought to the answer It was disqualified for use in space because the chemical compounds used to produce the foam was found to be out-gassing The chemical out-gassing could have posed a significant risk in the clean room environment of a manned spacecraft

It was not long before another application was discovered and that was as a material for mattresses Several manufacturers began to incorporate visco elastic foam into their mattress designs The mattresses became so popular that consumers with conventional mattresses began looking for a way to upgrade to memory foam without the expense of new bedding This demand was met by the introduction of inexpensive memory foam toppers that could be placed on top of a conventional bed The addition of these pads allowed consumers to experience the benefits of memory foam without the added expense

There was a drawback to some of the foam toppers being produced Just as with the original foam developed for NASA, consumers began to experience what came to be described as memory foam topper odor Memory foam topper odor comes from the out-gassing of the chemicals used to produce the foam Some consumers found the odor objectionable at first though the process of out-gassing slows as the foam ages

Cotton sleeves are now available to enclose the foam and help keep the tell tale odor to minimum In response to the concerns of consumers and to changes in indoor air quality regulations, manufacturers have changed the formulation of the foam to help reduce out-gassing

So if you are looking to upgrade your existing mattress it may be wise to consider a memory foam mattress topper Investing in a mattress topper may be an inexpensive way to determine if a visco elastic sleep system is right for you before you buy As with the purchase of a memory foam mattress, there is a difference in the density of the foam

As a general rule, the heavier the foam, the more dense and supportive it is when used as the top layer of a mattress The density or weight of the foam is calculated in terms of weight per cubic foot Think of a box one foot square and imagine the box shape to be a piece of memory foam The weight per cubic foot of foam can range anywhere from 2 5 to 4 0 pounds per cubic foot

Memory foam mattress toppers can be an economical alternative to investing a new memory foam sleep system There is another advantage of buying a foam mattress topper Using a foam mattress pad can be a good way to test drive memory foam and help you decide whether to invest in a new sleep system As with any bedding purchase, it is always wise to buy quality goods

Getting good sleep is a very important part of everyday life Making sure we get enough sleep is important and getting enough quality sleep is even more so Quality sleep helps to refresh us physically as well as mentally Poor sleeping habits may lead to short-term memory loss and even physical maladies that can adversely affect cardiac and circulatory health

Foam mattress pads can be purchased at many retail outlets including department, furniture and sleep stores Websites that feature quality sleep products are a convenient way to shop from home

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular good sleep site: http://www.SleepSmith.com. He provides informative advice on mattresses, sleep aids, good sleep habits, and pillows.
www.SleepSmith.com

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The deal on that new mattress set was too good to pass up The price was right, the delivery time was very convenient and the salesperson was friendly and helpful

Even the manufacturers warranty sounded more than reasonable - reasonable for the manufacturer that is Like most consumer goods, most bedding does come with some sort of warranty But like snowflakes, no two are alike and the devil, as they say, is in the details and the proverbial fine print

So before signing on the bottom line, it pays to know exactly what the warranty covers and most importantly, what it does not cover

The length of the manufacturers warranty should not be used as a measurement of how long the mattress will last The lifespan of the average mattress depends on a variety of factors including the quality of the foundation or box spring, the weight of the owner, the number of people who sleep on the mattress and how the mattress is handled while moving from place to place

For example, if the movers significantly bend the mattress to get it in or out of the house, there is a good chance the border wire may be bent or the spring coils could be damaged

An obvious exception on almost any warranty is abuse or neglect An automobile manufacturer may warranty the vehicles engine for 10 years, but without exception the warranty would be rendered null and void if the owner neglected to check or change the oil

The same is true for bedding warranties which will cover defects in workmanship and materials for a very specific period of time and warranties come with a variety of exceptions

Very few if any manufacturers warranties will cover the cost of transporting or shipping the item back to the factory, retail outlet or other specified location An example of damage not covered in almost all bedding warranties includes fabric, including damage caused by normal wear and tear

Using a foundation or frame that is not matched to the mattress will often void the warranty An example would be using a frame with a queen or king mattress and foundation that does not have adequate center support

Some warranties cover something called body indentations but quite often there is usually only one quarter inch that stands between an indentation that is covered and one that is not covered How an indentation is measured may be open to interpretation and what looks or even feels like a problem to you may not look like a problem to the manufacturer

If you get the mattress home and it does not feel comfortable do not look to the manufacturer or retailer for relief The presumption is that the buyer had the opportunity to try out the bedding before making the decision to buy

Always keep the sales receipt from your purchase This is very important since warranties apply to the original buyer The manufacturer would have no way of knowing whether you are original owner without the sales receipt and will not honor a warranty claim

Most bedding warranties are pro rated meaning that the amount of time the bedding was in service is taken into account when calculating the warranty claim This is similar to the formula used to pro rate the warranty on a set of automobile tires

Each manufacturers warranty is different and the best advice is to read the warranty carefully and ask questions before making a purchase decision Do not make the mistake of assuming that something is covered by the warranty and you will not be disappointed later

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular
good sleep site:
SleepSmith.com. He provides information on mattresses, sleep aids, good sleep habits, and pillows. His website,www.SleepSmith.com
also has information on restful sleep, sweet dreams and sleep promoting products and habits.

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By thoughtsearch.com

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