How Your Bed Might Be Affecting Your Sleep

Did you know a great night’s sleep can depend on the comfort of your bedroom environment? Sleep can be affected by all five of your senses. Can you guess which affects your sleep the greatest? Although everyone is different, according to the National Sleep Foundation poll: 93% of Americans rated a comfortable mattress, and 91% rated comfortable pillows as the most important factor in getting a good night’s rest. Which would mean your sense of touch is one of the highest factors in getting quality sleep. 

How your bed surface affects your sleep

Your mattress should be comfortable and supportive so that you wake up feeling rested, not stiff or achy. Most people believe an extra firm mattress is better for your body, but this isn’t necessarily true. Tune into your body’s needs as a guide for what feels best for you. When it comes to pillows: soft or firm is a matter of preference. Remember to replace them when they become lumpy or shapeless.

Temperature plays a big role in how well you sleep. Some materials can trap heat in the warmer months, making it extremely uncomfortable to sleep. For pajamas and sheets, choose a breathable cotton fabric so that you don’t overheat. Some new fabrics also have the ability to absorb moisture—especially helpful if you sweat when you sleep.

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When to buy new mattresses and pillows

Most mattresses have a lifespan of around eight to ten years. The best way to tell if your mattress needs to be replaced is to evaluate your comfort and sleep quality. Check for sagging spots in the middle or at the edges, and make sure that when your partner moves, your position on the bed isn’t disturbed. If you wake up stiff and achy, it could be a clue that it’s time to be changed.

Do the same for your pillows: check for lumps and sagging spots. When you sleep, your pillow should support your head and neck, allowing them to stay in a neutral position while you sleep. It’s recommended to replaces pillows every two years.

It’s important to keep your mattress and pillows clean. Wash your mattress cover in hot water. You can also dust the mattress itself with baking soda to draw out moisture and vacuum or wash. Pillows are washable, or can be run through the dryer on high temperature to kill dust mites.

Mattresses on Credit

A mattress can be an expensive but necessary purchase that could improve your quality of sleep significantly. There are certain purchases you can skip out on the high-end products and cut cost, such as throw pillows and room accessories. A mattress, however, is something you’re going to want to spend on for quality sake. Your sleep is worth it, trust us. Here at LutherSales™, we understand that you may think you can’t afford such a significant purchase, so you may allow your quality of sleep to continue to suffer. But with LutherSales™ buy now, pay later solution, and budget friendly payments with longer terms–you can afford it.

We’re not just a finance company–we are a financial wellness solution. This means we can help restore your credit by reporting on time payments to the credit bureau. Our payment plans have a defined finish line designed to provide comfort and confidence that your payments will not continue endlessly. Learn more about our LutherSales value proposition here.

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