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Here are some tips for those wanting to know how to build your own mattress using toppers matched with some base foam from retail websites like Rocky Mountain Mattress. You can see from the image below there are many different options for however soft or firm you like your mattress:

If you can’t find a mattress to suite your needs, you can build your own. You’ll have to carefully determine what kind of mattress you want to build. A popular choice is the memory foam mattress. Imagine making your own memory foam mattress.

There are several online companies that offer you to custom build your own mattress. This is a good choice if you want to specify your mattress specifications without having to do all of the work. However, you’ll probably end up paying more and waiting longer for your mattress to arrive.

You can also order the different memory foam toppers and build your mattress from scratch. The Nobot is an online company that outlines exactly how to build your mattress. There are four main layers to buy when ordering your mattress. First, order a 4.3 pound memory foam topper in queen size. Next, get a queen size 5.3 pound mattress memory foam topper. The third layer is comprised of lux regular foam-eggcrate. The bottom layer is made out of lux high quality foam. Make sure to order a full sheet of this.

It should cost less than $500 to order and ship the foam. Only the top two layers are cut to queen size, so you’ll need to cut the other two layers yourself. It doesn’t take much to cut memory foam. You can use an X-acto knife or a serrated bread knife. Once all of the layers are cut to size, you are ready to stack them. The last step is to simply stack them on your bed platform. You won’t even need to glue the layers down because of the texture of the foam.

Here’s what The Nobot said about making his mattress. “The cool thing about making your own mattress is that you can really customize the density of the foam according to what you like. I picked a medium density top layer for the “cozy factor”, and a higher density second layer for support. The eggcrate provides a breathing channel to help maintain a good temperature. The bottom layer is just to prevent the mattress from “bottoming out” in case you decide to do pushups on it or something (your fists would fully compress the memory foam and touch the bed frame without the thick, firm layer underneath).”

As you can see, it doesn’t take much to make your own mattress. You can choose the materials you want, as well as the comfort and support level. Decide what you want and research where to get it. You’ll be sleeping on your own custom mattress in no time.

Tags: Memory Foam Mattress by Andy
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How often do you fall asleep at work and would a new mattress help?

How often do you fall asleep at work? Have you ever sat in that board meeting and been bored out of your mind? There have been several times when my husband has called me and told me that he had just fallen asleep at work. He commutes to work and sits in front of a computer all day, so I can only imagine how tired he must get at work. If you have ever fallen asleep at your desk or in your cubicle, it may be time to re-examine your sleep habits.

1. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you making sure you get the recommended 8 hours of sleep every night? If not, try going to bed earlier so you can get the sleep your body needs.

2. Do you go to bed around the same time every night? Your parents tried teaching you this important principle when you were younger. You probably had a set bed time, right? Your parents did this for a reason. Your body gets into different routines. Bedtime is one of these routines. You need to go to bed around the same time each night so your body can adjust and make the most out of it’s sleep time.

3. Do you need a new mattress? Have you been sleeping on the same mattress for 10 years? 15 years? 20 years or more? If so, it is time to get a new mattress. Not only is your mattress probably worn out, but your body has shifted sleeping patterns. As you get older, your body requires more support and comfort. Spend a few extra dollars and make sure you get the sleep you deserve.

Stop falling asleep at work and make the most out of your work day. Examine your bedtime routine and make necessary changes. It may be time to get a new mattress (especially if you are sleeping on the same mattress from college). Set the stage for the perfect nights sleep. You’ll be glad you did (your boss will appreciate it too).

Tags: Heath by Andy
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Have you ever wondered how your mattress is made or exactly how long it takes to build each mattress from scratch? Mattresses used to be filled with straw or feathers. Today, mattresses are filled with a variety of other products. They can be filled with air, memory foam, water, natural fibers, latex, viscoelastics, or polyurethane foams. Each type of mattress takes a different amount of time to build.

Most mattresses now are mass produced in large factories. These mattresses do not require as much time to build. However, the Amish people continue to make their mattresses from scratch. Although these mattresses take longer to make, they remain sturdy. A typical Amish mattress is about 7.5 inches thick with a 6 inch latex core. The core is wrapped in a hand quilted cover. Amazingly, these mattresses can also be naturally mold-resistance, mildew-resistant, anti-microbial. They are also dust mite resistant and can last up to 30 years.

Latex mattress are also made in an interesting way. These beds are made of a milky rubber liquid. The liquid is whipped and thoroughly heated to form a foam like material. The hot liquid is poured into a mold to cool and then rods are inserted through the material. A vacuum is then used to remove air bubbles and to distribute the material through the mold better. CO2 is then used to freeze the rubber foam. This helps to make the consistency permanent.

As you can see, there are different steps involved in making different mattresses. Amish mattresses take longer to make because everything is done by hand. Latex and foam mattresses do not take as long to make because the mattresses is made by machine. However, every mattress takes a certain amount of time to make because of the different steps in the process.

Tags: General Mattress Info by Andy
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