Dreamer's Digest: Mattresses

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Mattresses

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Mattress Firmness Scale Explained

The mattress firmness scale is a 1–10 rating system, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Goldilocks may have gotten it right when she tested three beds before finding one that...

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How to Choose a Mattress Topper: A Buying Guide

When you finally lay down to sleep after a long day, your body wants to feel completely at ease. You want to melt into your mattress and drift off into dreams. But lumps and bumps in an old m...

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4 Different Types of Mattress Toppers

Firm, cushiony, pillow-soft, cooling—for every sleeper, there’s an optimal bed surface. And when your current mattress is just shy of that just-right feeling, a mattress topper can make all the dif...

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4 Reasons Why You Need a Mattress Topper

When it comes to mattress toppers, you can’t go wrong. These pillowy pads come in a variety of cozy materials, including memory foam, gel foam, hollow fibre, feathers, and latex to suit each indivi...

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How to Clean a Foam Mattress Topper

Keeping your mattress topper clean is a simple way to extend the life of your mattress. But this vital household chore is often overlooked. Fortunately, whether you’re trying to evict dust mites or...

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Pros and Cons of Hybrid Mattresses Explained

Hybrid mattresses offer a balanced combination of comfort and support by blending innerspring with foam layers, making them ideal for those seeking pressure relief and proper spinal alignment. They...