Memory Foam Mattress Information

Can A Memory Neck Pillow Help With Apnea?

Manufacturers and retailers alike speak very highly of memory foam pillow benefits for apnea sufferers -- as do many doctors. Memory beds also appear to help reduce snoring.But what do apnea sufferers who actually sleep on these surfaces think?

Does memory foam bedding really help?

Visco Memory Pillow Types - A comfortable pillow that properly supports the neck and head is extremely important, especially since side-sleeping is recommended with a sleep condition like apnea. But there are two types of memory pillows. Neck pillows -- also known as cervical or contour pillows -- are designed to cradle the neck and head and provide proper spine support. You can easily tell memory neck pillows apart by their double-curve, valley-shape design...Read More

Sex On Memory Foam?

Deciding which type of mattress is best is a difficult task. Allergy potential, lifespan, maintenance, back support and comfort are all very important when making a decision. But there's another factor to consider, equally important but less discussed openly among consumers: is a visco memory foam mattress good for having sex?

The best way to decide that is by going through a home mattress trial. Visco memory foam mattress technology is great because it provides good spinal support, reduces tossing and turning during sleep, is firm, yet cushioning, has a lifespan of more than 10 years and requires little maintenance. Sounds like a great mattress, despite its high price. Consider this scenario, though...Read More

Which Are The Best Memory Foams

Memory foam is without a doubt the most popular sleeping surface today. We've all seen the adverts. Memory foams soften at body temperature, say manufacturers, and cradle your body in order to relieve pressure and ensure deep, restful sleep. But is this really true for all foams or just for Tempurpedic?

The Most Common Viscofoam myth most people believe that all visco foams are heat-sensitive and soften at body temperature. This half-true statement is used in various reports to make unfounded claims about the quality of some mattresses and toppers...Read More

Truth Behind Temperpedic Dustmite Free Claims

One of the big selling points of Tempurpedic mattresses is that they're dust mite and allergen resistant. But are Tempur the only memory foam bed maker to make such claims? And more importantly, are these claims true? Are there any other health claims manufacturers make?

According to the University of Chicago Asthma Center, "Dust mites are very tiny creatures (microscopic, or just barely visible) that live in the dust in people's homes. They are present both in visible dust (under the bed or behind the couch, for example) and in soft places like pillows, mattresses, blankets, and stuffed animals"...Read More

Can I Get By with Just a Topper, or Do I Need a Whole New Mattress

This is a question we get all the time, and not an easy one to answer. In general, though, if your mattress is basically in good shape, but not as comfortable as you would like (looking for a softer feel, less aches and pains in the morning, etc), then a memory foam mattress topper pad may well do the job. On the other hand, if your mattress is too soft, rock hard, or has compressed areas, dips or a hammock feel, etc., then you are better off buying a new mattress - a topper pad just can't help with these problems...Read More

Memory Foam Mattress Density & Information

Memory foam mattresses and pillows are, without a doubt, the most sought-after sleeping technology today. Television advertisements for a Tempura-Pedic mattress showing a disappearing hand imprint are largely responsible for their new found wide appeal.

We could all see the memory foam gradually regaining its original shape, but few of us can say how that really helps us sleep better. So what is the main benefit of a memory foam mattress? Visco foam mattress manufacturers make many claims about their products. The most common ones are...Read More

Facts About Waterbeds

Waterbed Construction - The solution to constructing a modern waterbed was finally devised in the 1960's by a young Californian student named Charles Hall. He used vinyl for the water mattress and a small external heating unit to warm the water. Mass production has since brought the waterbed into millions of homes around the world.

Softsided / Hardsided - There are basically two types of waterbed. They are known as hardsided and softsided systems. The hardside bed incorporates a rigid frame usually made from either wood or MDF. The vinyl mattress sits inside the frame and is supported by it. The advantages are that some hardsided beds cost less than softsided beds and that the frame becomes an attractive part of the bedroom furniture.The softsided waterbeds have a foam cushioned edge. They frequently look like conventional beds, are very easy to get into and out of...Read More

Matress Information - Terms Explained

Air Beds: These beds use a bladder of air to provide support. New technology in bed design uses one bladder for each side of the bed surrounded by a track of foam to hold it in place. This allows each partner to set their own level of firmness which is the primary advantage of this type of mattress. Couples may find that getting cozy in the middle of the bed is uncomfortable due to the foam track or if partners have widely varying firmness preferences. Noisy pumps and maintenance requirements can also be issues with this type of mattress.

Bed Frame: A metal or wood frame with legs used to support a mattress and foundation with the ability to attach headboard/footboard. Generally available in two heights: conventional (7 ¼”) and low-profile (5 1/4”). All queen and king size sets require a frame that is either metal with a center support bar and vertical center leg or on a headboard/footboard system, a minimum of 5 slats (1” x 6”) with a...Read More.