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Bed Mattress - to get a good night’s sleep


By Allan Wilson | Published  08/22/2005 | Bedroom |

Bed Mattress - to get a good night’s sleep



Choosing a correct bed mattress is an important part in your life. The average person spends one third of his life in bed. A bad bed mattress can cause among other problems, back pain or stiffness. While selecting the bed, the key elements that should be kept in mind are comfort, support, size and material.

Types of mattresses

In the market, four types of mattresses are available namely,

  • Foam

  • Spring

  • Air

  • Water

Generally people use spring mattresses. Now a days foam mattresses are becoming popular. Foam mattress takes the shape of your body. Thus without imparting extra pressure at important points, it provides better support for your back. Foam mattresses are made up of different types of layers of foam. Top layer is made up of soft memory foam. Further down layers are stiffer for support.

Air mattresses are not much comfortable. Usages of air mattress are generally temporary like for camping or houseguest. Water mattresses are unpopular because they are very complicated in design and difficult in dealing. Spring mattresses are made up of different layers. Top and bottom layer is made by soft cotton. These tow layers of cotton are supported by coil springs. To provide support of coil spring to cotton layer insulation pads are used.

Size of mattresses-

Bed mattresses are available in five sizes,

  • King size,

  • queen size,

  • full (double) size,

  • single size,

  • crib size

Width and length vary as per their size. King size is 76" wide and 80" long. Width of queen size is 60" and length is 80". Full size is 54" wide and 75" long. While single size is 39" wide and 75" long. Width and length of crib size is 28" and 53" respectively. Double size is ideal size of bed mattress for adults.

Material of mattresses-

Many mattresses are produced from polyvinyl chloride covered with cotton or polyester layers. Organic wool, organic cotton, and pure latex are used to make natural mattresses. Because of fire, dust and mold resistance organic wool is excellent choice. Natural latex is a new product in bedding industry. Latex is resistant to bacteria, dust and mold. Latex covered with wool is fire resident.

For more information about beds visit the authors website at: Beds For Sleep
Article Series
This article is part 24 of a 39 part series. Other articles in this series are shown below:
  1. Adjustable Bed-Start each day on the right note
  2. Bunk bed- For The Use Of Two
  3. Cabin bed: Give your interiors a special decor through a cabin bed
  4. Divan bed: maximum storage with superior comfort
  5. Double bed - Twofold comfort!
  6. Leather beds: Experience the supreme comfort and luxury of a leather bed
  7. Metal bed: Take a trip to the dream world while sleeping in a metal bed
  8. Single bed – For the singleton!
  9. Sofa Bed-Comfort and luxury in style
  10. Twin bed – Two together
  11. Baby Beds- Sweet and comfortable beds for babies
  12. Iron bed-for the beauty of your sleep place
  13. Loft Bed: Get the soft feel as of sleeping in a bed of air
  14. Platform bed - more space in your bedroom
  15. Toddler bed - give your child a better sleeping experience
  16. Water Bed- A fun way to sleep
  17. Bed and Breakfast- A Pleasant country experience
  18. Bed comforter- Bed-in-a-bag
  19. Bed Frame: Give your bed a rigid support
  20. Bed headboard: Dress up your bed with a fantastic heading
  21. Bed in a bag - taking your bed with you
  22. Bed Linen – comfort sleeping
  23. Bed liner-that protects your truck beds
  24. Bed Mattress - to get a good night’s sleep
  25. Bed sheet – making your bed look good
  26. Bed skirt-To hide the open legs of bed
  27. Bed spread: make your bed feel wanted
  28. Bed Wetting
  29. Bedsteads-framed structure
  30. Captain bed- for a smaller bedroom
  31. Futon Bed-“Perfect blend of form and utility”
  32. Girl bed – Pink slumber kisses your eyes!
  33. Hospital bed – comfort for the patient
  34. King size Bed-“Sleep like a king”
  35. My First Bed-“A sweet experience”
  36. Puppy bed: Give your puppy a goodnight’s sleep with a superior quality bed
  37. Sleigh bed: A revival of the old days
  38. Trundle bed
  39. Wall bed - fold it whenever space required
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