If you’ve ever woken up with itchy, red rashes on your body and you would probably think you have been bitten by bed bugs. But there is something you may have missed. You may have chiggers in your bed. Chiggers, also known as red bugs or berry bugs, as they are red in color and are known to feed on human skin. Although they are more common in the outdoors, chiggers can make their way…

To stop the mattress from sliding you need to have friction between the mattress and bed frame. Lack of adequate friction is the reason why your mattress keeps sliding. Generally, the bed with a headboard and footboard is immune and adequate to keep the mattress from sliding. A sturdy and stable bed is a prerequisite for restful sleep. Your mattress might be old but buying a new mattress will be the last option on your…

Planning to buy a new mattress? Allocating budget based upon the fact: how long does a mattress last? It may not be a big factor as you may be thinking. Read on to know why. As per recent data, the average lifespan of the mattress is 10+ years now. There has been a steady shift in this number in the last 5 years. Mattress lifespan use to be 7-8 years and has gone up now.…

Are you tired of waking up to your partner’s slight movement? We can’t tell our partner that he or she tosses and turns too much at night. It is beyond their control. It is time to sleep better and implement a real solution suggested by a certified sleep expert. A solution that works without changing your partner’s sleeping style. We will explore two scenarios where you can reduce motion transfer in your existing bed as…

Last week, we received an email from one of our readers. “Hey Susan, I love my plush bed but now my mattress is sagging. How can I make my mattress firmer?” We always have an option to replace the mattress if it is under warranty. A sagging mattress can also be a sign of an aging mattress but Are you ready to buy a new mattress? or Do you want to make an existing mattress firmer? Let us explore…

There is a preconceived notion about adjustable beds are for elderly people but the reality is many folks in their 20s and 30s buy split king beds for the extra comfort and features. The different firmness requirement of the partners is one of the biggest reasons they want to buy a split bed. The couples with active sex life assume that split king adjustable bed will hamper their love life. There are a few things…

Yes, adjustable beds are worth the price and they have advantages over regular beds. Some people may even recommend using pillows to achieve an incline similar to an adjustable bed. However, if you are suffering from some health problems, using pillows is not comfortable and you will not be able to get the desired results from them. Adjustable beds have increasingly become popular in recent years and it is not a passing fad created by…

Most sleeper types prefer a memory foam pillow. They are excellent at conforming and provide good pressure relief. But ignoring the cleanliness of the pillow can be counterproductive. Pillows and mattresses are easy targets for dust mites. Sweat and dead skin can infest many bacteria and allergens. The pillows are closest to your face and you can end up inhaling micro-organisms that can lead to potential health hazards. The article will help you have a…

As we entered into a brand new decade, there are few things that will remain the same for eg: our sleeping needs. Wrong! Many believe that humans have evolved but the sleeping patterns and needs have largely haven’t changed. As our lifestyle changes, it impacts our basic needs. As per the latest report, there will be growing demand for memory foam and latex mattresses. There is substantial growth expected from 2020-2025. Latex being expensive caters…