Holes in your latex foam pillow

Like latex foam mattresses, latex foam pillows have holes in them called ¡°pincore¡± holes. These are created during the manufacturing process and help adjust the firmness or softness of the latex foam according to the size and spacing of the holes..

A little history of memory foam mattresses

Memory foam mattresses are made, as you've probably heard many times, from a special foam developed by NASA as a means of helping astronauts deal with the enormous g-forces of liftoff. What is not generally known is that the original memory foam developed in the 70's was never actually used in a space flight¡ªnot at first. But it proved a boon to the medical industry because memory foam mattresses helped prevent bedsores in bedridden patients.

How contour pillows work

Many sleep experts claim that a contour foam pillows (the ones that are shaped sort of like a trough) are best for people who tend to sleep on their sides. These memory foam pillows are excellent for preventing neck and shoulder pain in the morning by keeping the neck aligned with the spine during sleep.

Futon bed covers

Just as you would pay attention to the upholstery of a good couch, you must do the same for a futon sofa bed or futon chair bed. The futon cover is primarily decorative but it also serves the very important function of protecting the mattress from dirt and spills. There are a variety of fabrics available, but one advantage is that the more casual look of futon furniture makes it easier to use hard-wearing fabrics like denim for a futon cover.

The best temperature for sleep comfort

How warm is too warm for sleep comfort? The ideal bedroom temperature is 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 18 degrees Celsius). A room that's too warm or too cool can disrupt comfortable sleep.

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