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Taking care of your sofa bed mattress
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Posted On :
Oct-19-2011
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The sofa bed mattress is a big investment and as such, you should make sure that you use it properly so that you can have optimum value for your investment.
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Airing the mattress
Some of us might not be aware of this, but ideally, one should air the sleeper sofa mattress for at least 4 hours before setting up. Majority of the mattresses will have some sort of aroma not because of the material but because they might be in storage for days or weeks before being taken out. The way to do this is to turn it upside down, allowing the bottom area to be exposed. Use a mattress protector to ensure that the mattress is kept clean and fresh. By airing the mattress, you can minimize the smells that might compromise the quality of air inside your home.
Letting the air flow
Most of us think that the best way to keep the sofa bed mattress in good quality is to keep the plastic sheet intact or to cover it with plastic to retain its color and prevent tainting. However, if you seal it under plastic, the heat that still radiates and permeates across the plastic will have a hard time going out, and if you do that, condensation can happen, making the sleeper sofa mattress prone to odors, discoloration and the faster deterioration of the sofa bed mattress. It is ideal that you keep the circulation of the air flowing as it will allow for better air circulation while at the same time keeping you cool and comfortable.
For coiled sleeper sofa mattress
The life of a spring sofa bed mattress deteriorates every year. Depending on the quality of the spring mechanism, the bed can start to become a lot harder, bumpy and uneven. There is really not much that you can do with it. It would be ideal to sleep on different sides of the bed. This will allow the bed to stay evenly by applying the pressure across the bed one side at a time than focusing on the center or one side only. Do not jump on the bed as it will affect the structure of the core and it could affect the comfort factor of your mattress. It is very important to be very careful with your sofa bed mattress.
For latex and other foam mattress
You cannot turn the sofa bed mattress from bottom to top since it normally has a specific orientation. It is very important, however, to shift the orientation in a lengthways fashion. This will help extend the life of the sleeper sofa mattress. You can do this once in a while. In time, the mattress will feel as if it is getting a lot softer- too soft- for comfort. This is because the membranes of the foam have become a lot more open and so when applied with pressure, it reacts a lot quickly. That does not mean it is not good quality anymore. It is still essential to check if the material can still offer the comfort that you need.
Following these simple tips, you can take advantage of the sofa bed mattress and you can extend its life before finally letting it retire.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Taking care of your sofa bed mattress_94284.aspx
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Keywords :
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Category :
Home and Family
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Home Improvement
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