For some odd enough reason we just don't realize that we actually spend, on average, 8 hours per day Sleeping…. that's a third of our lifetime! Sleep is not only an essential part of life but also determines your productivity and health throughout your daily life. Thus it is extremely important that you spend some time choosing the right mattress for you. At Furnitures, Inc. we realize this importance and have prepared a concise description of different types of mattresses that are available to you in our online Shopping Mall. We have also added essential tips to a good nights sleep. If you require any further advice or assistance please do not hesitate to contact us on the above number.

In essence, there tend to be 4 types of mattresses:

1. Orthopaedic Mattresses

For a mattress to be an orthopaedic mattress, i.e. a hard mattress, it must possess a minimum spring tension of 12.5 gauge. It is very much a myth that a hard mattress or an orthopaedic mattress is best for bad backs; in fact, in some cases it could make problems much worse! Please ring the above number if you need any advice on special back care mattresses since we would like to treat each case individually. In general orthopaedic mattresses ensure a healthy posture by providing the support your body needs for restful sleep. Ideal for those who prefer a firmer sleeping surface.

2. Pocket Sprung Mattresses

Pocket spring mattresses are made with individual spring units rather than the orthopaedic interconnected ones. They are housed in fabric pockets and move independently from head to toe and from side to side. The more pocketed springs there are in a mattress, the more it is able to support the whole of your body giving firmness and yielding where you need it. This total flexibility allows the mattress to respond to your precise shape, weight and size. On a double bed, this means you and your partner can have exactly the level of independent support each of you needs with no more rolling off or rolling together. This corresponds to the 'miracoil' system of the silent night beds. On these mattresses, if you have a partner sleeping next to, if they move around, you tend to feel them less as the number of pocket springs increase. They tend to come in many tensions and also ranging from 600 pocket springs to over 5,000. In our Catalogue we give you the biggest range of Pocket-Sprung Divans and Mattresses by all the top brand names.

3. Foam Mattresses

100% Foam Mattresses simply tend to be very hard, in most cases much harder than orthopaedic mattresses! Foam Beds are widely available in Africa and Asia. If you have a preference to sleep on the floor or on hard futon mattresses, foam is definitely for you! The non allergenic qualities of foam make it perfect for people with allergies or asthma. Also, most foam mattresses are treated in a special way, not to allow dust mites to grow on it, thus making it suitable for eczema sufferers who are allergic to dust mite waste. Please view our Divans and Mattresses in our Catalogue for more details.

4. Latex Mattresses

In its purest form, natural latex is the milky white liquid that is tapped from the trunks of mature rubber trees (Hevea Brasiliensis). Latex mattress manufacturers such as Dunlopillo, use a process called 'Talalay', where by the natural Latex is blended with synthetic latex to make latex foam which we know as the latex mattresses. Visco-Elastic is also a type of Latex which is also very popular, supplied by King-Koil Beds. Latex mattresses can come in many tensions, from comfortable to very hard. The feature that makes latex the ultimate choice is the fact that these mattresses mould to your body. A recent study conducted by King-Koil Beds suggested that on average a person would twist and turn up to 98 times during the night. Latex mattresses (tested on 1000 people) apparently more than halve this figure.

The other striking feature of these mattresses is that they are temperature sensitive. Thus as the temperature increases, the mattress will allow you to sink more into it. The case being, as you fall into deeper sleep and your body temperature increases, you sink more into the mattress, feeling a greater level of comfort. We supply all types of latex mattresses supplied by top manufacturers. To view our latex range of mattresses and divans click here and choose your preferred products.



TIPS FOR A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP

Routine - developing a routine that emphasizes the importance of getting a good night's rest is vital to sleeping well and waking rested and recharged.

1. Keep regular hours. Keep your biological clock in sync by going to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning- even on weekends.

2. Develop a sleep ritual. Doing the same things each night just before bed cues your body to settle down for the night.

3. Exercise regularly. Regular exercise helps relieve the day's tension - but not too close to bedtime or you may have trouble getting to sleep.

4. Unwind early. Try to deal with worries and distractions several hours before going to bed.

5. Make sleep a priority. Say "Yes!" to sleep even when you're tempted to stay up late. You'll thank yourself in the morning.

Environment - changing your sleep environment can make a world of difference in the way you sleep.

6. Sleep Comfortably. It is a simple fact that you'll rest better on a comfortable bed.

7. Create a restful sleep environment. Sleep in a cool, quiet, dark room on a comfortable, supportive mattress and foundation.

Habits - though these tips may require some lifestyle changes, the benefits of getting deep, restful sleep are worth it!

8. Smoking may take cause you to awaken more often and experience disrupted, fragmented sleep.

9. Drinking alcohol shortly before bedtime can also cause disruption and fragmentation of your sleep.

Cut down on stimulants. Consuming stimulants, such as caffeine, in the evening interferes with falling asleep and prevents deep sleep.

If you require anymore advice, please call the above number or mail us on ilfangani@hotmail.com