When you are purchasing a new mattress, it’s not uncommon to experience some sticker shock or be overwhelmed by the advancements in technology, materials, and choice that have arrived on the market since the last time you went through the process of buying a new bed. Sealy knows how important your mattress is to the overall quality of your life—both the time you spend sleeping and your waking life. When you sleep, your body and brain are hard at work performing systems checks, repairs, and routine maintenance so you are performing at optimal levels. The sleep scientists, industrial designers, and physiologists who work for Sealy have dedicated their professional careers to making sure that Canadians get a good night’s sleep so they can greet each day in the best possible way. When you take care of your mattress, you are doing more than just protecting your investment. You are assisting in the recuperation and recovery efforts that occur while you are asleep. Follow these tips to keep your new Sealy mattress in impeccable shape.
1. Get a Mattress Protector
It would be understandable if you thought about foregoing a mattress protector. A lot of Canadians associate mattress protectors with an unpleasant sandpaper feel, however like mattresses themselves, mattress pads have come a long way in look, feel, and efficacy. The mattress protectors Sealy makes to protect your new bed have a similar feel to soft, thick sheets and prevent bed bugs, dust mites, spills, sweat stains, and allergens. Most importantly, the fabric is breathable, so you stay comfortably cool all night long. Just like sheets, washing your mattress protector routinely is important.
2. Get a bed base
A solid night’s sleep begins with a strong foundation. Your mattress needs proper support, otherwise it will start sagging - usually in the middle. In addition to being terribly uncomfortable, this is bad for maintaining proper sleep posture and will lead to sore, stiff backs and groggy mornings. Sealy makes lines of traditional and adjustable bases so you are sure to find the right fit for your sleep routine. Sealy’s three lines of adjustable bases transform your bed into a relaxing retreat that are more than just ergonomically beneficial. Read a novel or watch tv without having to raid your house for pillows with any of the three Sealy Reflexion® models. Their premiere model, Sealy Reflexion® Pulse, will even give you a dual wave massage to further enhance your favourite relaxation activities!
3. Rotate your mattress
This one is perhaps the most neglected tip for routine mattress maintenance. It is also arguably the most important for preserving the integrity of your mattress and preventing you from rolling into the middle of your bed while you’re trying to get comfortable at night. Rotating your Sealy mattress serves the same purpose as flipping older style mattresses since most mattresses are no longer double-sided. This is also better for your back and shoulders because flipping awkward, heavy mattresses is a challenge even with two people. If you have questions about whether the mattress you are considering requires you to do this, get in touch with one of our Sealy sleep experts to learn more.
4. Avoid Sitting on the Edge
How often do you have conversations or sort through your purse or laundry baskets while sitting on the edge of the bed? It’s best to avoid this as much as possible because it puts additional pressure on the edge support your mattress needs to stay firm and level. Sealy’s Performance, Performance Plus, and Premium coil spring collections with Posturpedic TechnologyTM feature thick, reinforced borders that will extend the sleeping surface of your mattress while also providing a more solid, durable seating edge. When you need a place to sit, especially when putting socks on, consider using a chair instead. It takes discipline and extra care to keep a mattress in pristine shape, but it’s well worth it. When you take good care of your exceptional Sealy mattress, you are investing energy into the quality of restorative, recuperative downtime your body and brain depend on to get through the day. To find out more about proper mattress care or to learn how Sealy’s innovative mattresses and adjustable bed frames can help you fall asleep faster and wake well rested, call us or, better yet, stop in and see for yourself the Sealy mattresses we have in store.