Top Mattress Tips
Buying the perfect mattress • Try a variety of mattresses before making a purchase. If you share a bed make sure you go with your partner – what suits you might not be ideal for both. • A mattress is an investment. Spring mattresses last for an average of eight to ten years, and memory foam fifteen to twenty, so you will be spending around three to six years of your life on one mattress. Spend as much as you can afford, as you get what you pay for. • Don’t rush it. If you aren’t 100% sure go back and test the mattress another day. Ask whether it’s possible to try it out at home for a few weeks with the option to return/exchange without penalty. • Having back ache might make all mattresses feel uncomfortable while being tired can have the opposite effect. Make sure you’re free from niggles when you hit the shops.
Looking after your mattress • Buy a washable mattress protector to protect from spills. If fluids soak through, use a dry towel to remove excess moisture and a damp cloth to wipe away stains, then leave the mattress to air. The Octaspring mattress has a fully zipped and machine washable removable cover. • If your mattress needs turning make sure you do so regularly to help to spread wear and tear. Octaspring doesn't need turning. • Avoid placing a new mattress on an old sprung base. The base will have weak spots from the contours of the previous mattress which could damage the new mattress in the same places. • Mattresses are a breeding ground for dust mites – minimise build up by removing all bedding and airing regularly. A sweep with a soft brush can also help to remove surface dust and dirt. The breathable memory foam Octaspring mattress with its antibacterial cover is a great choice.
Getting the perfect night’s sleep... • Make sure your bedroom is the perfect temperature, as being too warm can cause wakefulness. • Open the window - circulating fresh air can dramatically improve sleep. • Create a calm sleeping environment and clear your room of gadgets and technology.
• Invest in a comfortable mattress it will help you fall asleep faster, stay longer in deep REM sleep and wake feeling refreshed. • Remember the old wives’ tale ‘an hour of sleep before midnight is worth two hours thereafter’.
* Research carried out by University of Warwick and UCL
DORMEO M AT T R E S S B U Y I N G G U I D E
The average adult should spend nearly one third of life in bed*, so investing in a good quality mattress is essential. Read this helpful guide for tips on choosing your new mattress.
Knowing when to update your mattress and identifying the best type for you can be daunting as there are lots of options available. This guide aims to clarify the purchasing process by identifying the different choices and providing some useful tips. At the end of the day, buying the right mattress is a very personal decision. Once you’ve researched the different options the most important advice is to see whether you can try out the mattress for a few weeks at home, with the option to return or exchange it without penalty, if it’s not suitable. Ask the salesperson to see whether this is possible, as it’s the best way to guarantee you get the right mattress for you, and to ensure you get the restful night’s sleep you deserve.
Why Sleep is Beautiful? Quality of life depends on quality of sleep. Only truly restful sleep restores key physical and psychological functions for optimal human performance. A perfectly comfortable sleep can significantly enhance vitality and extend your life.
Different Mattress Types
Metal Spring Metal spring mattresses have been around for a long time, there are two types available. The springs are topped by different fillings ranging from mixtures of coir, sisal, lamb’s wool and/or cotton. While the filling has a bearing on the comfort of the mattress, the spring type is of paramount importance. Springs provide support by pushing up against the body and resisting weight and come in a variety of thicknesses - thicker springs are more supportive. Open Spring The cheaper and most common type. Border rods or wires give the mattress a firm edge and help keep its shape. The open coil springs are interlinked and move with you and your partner. Pocket Spring The luxury type. Springs are housed individually in fabric ‘pockets’ to ensure they work independently particularly beneficial if there is a significant weight difference between you and your partner. Pocket springs are now often made with differing elasticity which means they can be arranged in zones, giving different parts of your body the necessary support.
Memory Foam (Visco-elastic mattress) Memory foam is softened by body heat so moulds to the body’s shape. This provides excellent support, is good for posture and eliminates pressure points. It is especially beneficial when sleeping on your side as it helps to align your spine horizontally. The foam is hypo-allergenic and has antibacterial properties. Memory foam is a dense material so air flow through the mattress is limited and it retains heat. These mattresses are made of the same density foam throughout so do not have zones.
Latex Latex foam mattresses are resilient, hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial. Due to the natural elasticity of latex, the mattress immediately recovers its shape when weight is removed. Over time cells within the foam open more fully and react more quickly so the mattress can start to feel softer.
Octaspring Octaspring is the next generation of mattresses. A combination of the best benefits of memory foam and metal spring mattresses, the unique honeycomb foam ‘Octasprings’ provide cushioned, well ventilated support. Like memory foam mattresses, the Octaspring accepts body weight rather than resisting it so the mattress cradles your body rather than pushing up against it. The unique honeycomb structure of the springs provides an exceptional ventilation system. Fresh air passes through the mattress, eliminating excess heat and moisture - great for allergy sufferers. Octaspring mattresses are layered. The Octasprings are individual support pods that can be arranged in different densities to make the first true zoned memory foam mattress, softer around the shoulders and knees and firmer around the hips and lumbar region.