Bed Guru

New bed needed

2006-10-19T09:53:00.000-04:00

Please pass this on to the product development department.

My husband and I both suffer from reflux. We have electric adjustable beds, but find bending in the middle all night hurts our backs and hips. Plus the soft mattresses that are required are also not good for the back. One can buy blocks to put under the head of the bed, but they¢re not adjustable. Please consider designing a bed that stays flat but an electric lift lifts the head of the bed and lowers it as needed.

Thanks,

Barbara

My Wood Bed Rocks, Rolls & Tilts

2006-10-13T09:54:00.000-04:00

We get this question a lot and if you do not repair it, it will collapse.

"I have a wood headboard, footboard and side rails, they are loose and the entire bed tilts back and forth. I love my wood bed and paid a lot for it, so I want to keep the wood side rails. What can I do? Get the Bed-Snaps™ Fix-A-Rail system which would allow you to retrofit, repair and strengthen your bed by placing a set of Bed-Snaps™ in each corner. No need to remove the rail, these are packaged as a set of four. Click here. "

Am I fat? I weigh 380 lbs.

2005-01-21T13:22:00.000-05:00

I keep wearing out my mattress, what can I do?

I was shopping for bed risers, but got confused-- help!

2004-12-15T12:26:00.000-05:00

There are several types available, some work better than others. Typically, people are looking to raise their beds so they can accommodate extra storage under the bed. Bed risers are made for this purpose to raise the bed frame usually 3" or 4" and are made in plastic or steel.

The plastic ones are really cups which you set your bed frame in to. The problem with these is the bed tends to fall over when moved when making the bed. The safety factor here is questionable, especially if you tend to be active in bed.

There are also metal ones that can lift your bed 12" to 15" high, but assembly is cumbersome and the air gets thin sleeping that high. Should you assemble it improperly, safety may be of some concern.

Another type tends to be the easiest and strongest all steel bed riser. Take off your wheel or glide and slide this cylindrical bed riser on. Replace the wheel or glide into the bottom of the riser. Repeat on all of the legs of your bed frame. You must insure that you have the round type leg that will fit into this bed riser; the flared end of the riser accepts bed frame legs that are round and about 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter. Check the specifications; some come for glides, some for use with wheels or casters.

The last type is made by Leggett & Platt for use with their bed frames, it has the durable polypropylene riser along with a steel shank and adapter that fits into the bed frame leg itself. This insures accurate and safe fitting each time; these Pro Glides are made for some of their better bed frames and can be purchased together.

Pro Glide

What does hand tufted mean and why would it benefit me?

2004-12-15T10:01:00.000-05:00

Hand tufting is mostly associated with an old style technique of joining various layers of stuffing material -was used to hold things together, stitching or buttons tended to loosen. Used in bedding, decorative pillows and upholstery. A long needle is used and is put all the way through and back again; sometimes buttons are fastened.

The modern day quilting techniques using computer-aided quilting machines perform this "tack and jump" function with far better results and durability. Tufting is now mostly used for aesthetics and marketing purposes.

What is Damask and why would it benefit me?

2004-12-15T09:53:00.000-05:00

A Damask tick makes a great mattress cover and is more durable; usually the fabric is made of silk, linen, polyester, cotton, etc. with a pattern formed by weaving. There are different grades of Damask, where the more expensive ones feel supple and soft. The cheaper Damask covers tend to be rough and firm.

What is stitch bond and why would it benefit me?

2004-12-15T09:13:00.000-05:00

A stitch bond is a non-woven ticking (mattress cover) used in bedding and is the least expensive possible, no benefit except its cheap. Not durable.

What mattress is good for Allergies?

2004-11-26T11:50:00.000-05:00

Statistics show that allergies and asthma attacks can be attributed to house mite excreta. The best way to thwart these mites is to remove the food source; to this end, check out http://www.sleepcomfortstore.com/amicor.htm

This page talks about Amicor Pure which counteracts the formation of fungus in human skin- the main source of food for dust mites. Amicor Pure provides a healthy sanctuary from allergens night after night. Coupled with a latex mattress, the Amicor iBEDS mattress provides one of the best anti-microbial, dust mite and mildew resistance.

Bed Frame Clamps

2004-11-26T09:12:00.000-05:00

This is a sought after item-- clamps for a metal bed frame. A lot of folks lose these when moving and finding a replacement can be difficult. Go to http://www.bedframeparts.com/clamps.htm for this or other bed frame parts.

What is an adjustable bed?

2004-11-26T09:06:00.000-05:00

Adjustable beds are increasingly popular for health or convenience and quickly becomes an integral part of your daily life. Additional information is currently available at http://www.ElectricBedFaqs.com