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What if I can't sleep on my new mattress?

Memory foam mattress pad information
All new mattresses take a while to get used to. However your body will soon adjust. It is surprising how slight changes in sleeping surface can affect your sleep. A smell of newness may affect you for a few days; even a slight difference in height may disrupt your sleeping pattern. These teething troubles are present no matter what new mattress you buy, foam or sprung. They will fade over time.

I CAN'T SLEEP. WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Frequently Asked Questions
If you cannot sleep, it is best to call your doctor. S/he may prescribe something to help you get to sleep. There are a lot of non-habit forming sleep aids. Check in with your doctor from time to time. Some people only need sleep medication for a short period. Others need it longer. Do not self- medicate, if you plan to, make sure you have talked it over with your doctor first. When a person self medicates, it could be detrimental to her or his health.

Does My Mattress Or How I Sleep Have Anything To Do With How Long I Hold My Adjustment?

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Everyone has slept on a bad mattress, couch, or chair and awoken stiff and sore. Logically a good mattress should help support your spine and help you hold your adjustments longer. Sleeping on your stomach jams your spinal joints together and in many people will cause or aggravate pain. Many people report that sleeping on their side or on their back helps them when they are feeling discomfort. Ideally you want to keep your spine in a straight line when on your side.

Why is this new mattress standard necessary?

Mattress Regulation - Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that the new standard may eliminate up to 75 percent of the deaths and injuries that occur annually from mattress fires.

Why is it important to sleep on the best mattress you can afford?

Back Pain FAQ
It's the quality of the construction that determines how long your mattress and foundation will last. The best assurance of good performance over many years is to buy the very best quality sleep set you can afford. "Bargain" bedding is no bargain when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. For only pennies a night, you can sleep on the best.

Will my Sleep System be new?

FAQ for Air Beds Unlimited Fully Adjustable Air Beds and Air...
All the components of your Ultimate Sleep System Air Bed will be New and Sealed in Factory Cartons, with Warranty Cards and Instructions included.

Q.- Why can't I just vacuum my own mattress?

Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning System
A.- Traditional household or commercial vacuums do not have the power to remove the highly resilient dust mites and other harmful debris that are deeply embedded in the mattress. And, they do not utilize the all important germ killing UV-C light, the key to effective disinfection.

How will I know that a mattress meets the new standard?

Mattress Regulation - Frequently Asked Questions
The rule became effective on July 1, 2007 and applies to all mattress sets manufactured in the United States or imported into the United States on or after that date. The standard requires that each mattress set bear a permanent label stating that the mattress complies with the standard.

How can I tell if I need a new mattress?

Beds & Bedding Frequently Asked Questions
First there are physical indicators: there are visible sags and "valleys", the bed creaks, coils can be felt/are visible and there are rip and tears in the mattress surface or seams. Then there are body symptoms: back, joint and muscle pain, not feeling refreshed following a night's sleep, feeling tired/drowsy throughout the day and poor concentration.

How do I know a mattress is made of all new materials?

FAQ Bedding
Be sure to check the label! All Englander mattresses are made of the finest quality, new materials. They are never reconditioned or recovered. Mattresses returned to retail stores by dissatisfied customers are sent back to the manufacturers. In many states it is illegal for mattresses to be resold by the retailer.

How do I know when I need a new mattress?

Ask Dr Sleep - Expert Responses to Your Mattress Questions|A...
Generally speaking, mattresses last for about 10 years unless your twins routinely use it to practice their gymnastics. After 10 years, your mattress has probably provided about 29,200 hours of service and is probably ready to be retired. Generally speaking, if one of more of these situations apply, think about getting a new mattress: The old theory was that firmer was better, but that's not really true. The best mattress for you is the one that is most comfortable for you.

Is it Time to Buy a New Mattress?

Rockdale Mattress Factory - FAQ
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) says a good bed will last 8 – 10 years with continuous use. This time frame should be used only as a guideline because there are factors other than age that suggest that your mattress set is worn out and should be replaced. The following are some of the signs that indicate it may be time for a new mattress set :

What if I am not comfortable on my new mattress?

Mattress Liquidators Mississauga, Ontario Furniture Retail S...
You should give your new mattress at least one week before calling your sales person. You have sixty days to make a possible reselection. A stain proof mattress cover must be used during this period. If yourmattress is soiled in any way we will not be able to accept it back.

Can I rent a new mattress?

FAQs — Bradbeers Furniture Rentals
This question is often asked by clients who spent the previous night on a hotel bed! The answer is yes ? but at a premium rate. Be assured that all mattresses are fitted with new mattress protectors before reuse.

How do I take care of my new mattress?

Sleep Doctor Mattress of Western Michigan Frequently Asked Q...
Rotate it. A new sleep set will feel different from an old set. The important support that the back and the spine need is complemented by the layers of polyfoam, dacron, insulators, and sometimes even wool, silk, or cashmere. The layers of upholstery in old mattresses become compressed and flattened over the years. Upholstery layers in a new mattress have a certain amount of air in these materials, therefore a break in period is required.
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