The first step in creating a relaxing, comfortable sleeping environment starts with buying the right mattress to suit your needs. Bedding accessories such as pillows, sheets, and mattress protectors are all items that might help you sleep, but they also play a significant role in the overall comfort of your bed to prevent wear and tear.
For hundreds of years, mattresses were made with little cushion—using materials from straw and feathers to animal hides and leaves. Now, this might have been all you needed to sleep at one time, but today, we value our comfort and hold the importance of sleep in much greater regard.
Bedding has evolved, that much is clear, but does it actually make a substantial difference? It’s a resounding yes from us! Cozy up and get yourself tucked in nice and snug to find out how your bedding and accessories could be helping or hindering your sleep.
Pillows
There’s nothing better than flipping your pillow over to the cool side, but it does serve a greater function than that. Pillows are used to support your upper neck and back to align with the natural curve in your spine to prevent morning aches. It’s important to find a pillow that’s the right size and comfort level. If your pillow is firmer than you like or too small to rest comfortably, this could be affecting your slumber. A pillow that supports the curvature of your spine is the best solution for healthy sleep and to prevent chronic back problems. That along with the most comfortable mattress, of course.
Pillows come in three main types: orthopedic, bed, and decorative, and the comfort you experience will be dependent on the use of each variety. Are you looking to add a splash of color to your room or sleep soundly through the night? If it’s a pillow you use on a nightly basis, you’ll want to make sure you have the proper support to help bridge the gap between your head and the mattress and keep you cool at night. If you’re not sure what kind of pillow you need, the same BedFIT technology that determines your ideal mattress type can also select a list of recommended pillows for your particular needs and sleep type.
Sheets
When you’re tucked in bed each night, your linens envelop your body, so they must contribute to the comfort of your bed and nightly routine. When you buy a set of sheets, a fitted sheet, top cover, and pillowcase are typically included, but when you’re buying a typical set, how do you know which sheets are the best?
The answer to that question comes down to the preferred material. Do you like cotton to stay cool in the summer, flannel to stay toasty during the winter or silk to relive your bachelor pad days? There are endless bedding possibilities in all sorts of fabrics and materials. Some materials breathe better than others, while some help you retain your body heat while you sleep. Depending on how you sleep will determine if your bedding helps to improve your quality of sleep. If you find yourself constantly kicking a leg out of the covers, you might want a cooler material. If you wake up shivering, it could be time to double up on your sheets.
Mattress Protectors
A mattress protector is used to encase your entire mattress—keeping it safe and secure. Even though the protector covers the length of your mattress, it doesn’t take away from the comfort of your bed in any way. In the long run, it can only improve your sleep and prolong the life of your mattress. The right cover will protect your mattress from wear, tear, dirt, germs, and spills. Especially if you love to order take out and eat in bed, you’re bound to spill a carton of chow mein at one time or another. If this is the case for you, a waterproof mattress protector might be the way to go. On top of spills, it can keep your bed dry and clean, prevent allergens, wick away heat and moisture, and respond to movement for dynamic support.
If you’re going to invest in a quality mattress, pairing it with dependable accessories is an affordable way to ensure your bed will stay nice and clean through the years. At Mattress Land we want all our customers to experience what quality sleep feels like. Whether it be the help of our in-store Sleep Advisors or our proven BedFIT technology, we are committed to helping everyone sleep their best each night.