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How To Choose The Right Mattress Size

How To Choose The Right Mattress Size
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Are your feet dangling off your mattress? Do you feel restricted with the space that you sleep on? Do you feel your sleep is of lower quality when you sleep with a partner? Please read on, because this article is talking about mattress sizes!
Did you know that common mattress sizes are different all over the world? A king-size might thus mean a whole different size in Indonesia, Singapore, Europe or Australia. Listed below are common mattress sizes based on different countries.

SINGAPORE MATTRESS SIZES
King Size: 183cm x 190cm
Queen Size: 152cm x 190cm
Super Single: 107cm x 190cm
Single Size: 91cm x 190cm

EUROPEAN MATTRESS SIZES
King Size: 180cm x 200cm
Queen Size: 160cm x 200cm
Double Size: 140cm x 200cm
Single Size: 90cm x 200cm

AMERICAN MATTRESS SIZES
King Size: 193cm x 203cm
Cal King Size: 183cm x 213cm
Queen Size: 168cm x 203cm
Full Size: 137cm x 191cm
Twin XL Size: 99cm x 203cm
Twin Size: 99cm x 191cm

AUSTRALIAN MATTRESS SIZES
King Size: 183cm x 203cm
Queen Size: 152cm x 203cm
Double Size: 137cm x 191cm
Single Size: 90cm x 191cm
Comfort is not just about firmness. When we sleep, we move about 40 to 60 times per night. Therefore, to sleep comfortably, it is important to choose a mattress size that allows you to move freely during the night.
Our advice:
Choosing The Right Mattress Size
Length
For a comfortable sleep, your whole body should stay within the boundaries of the mattress. A mattress that is too short makes your feet hang over the mattress-end – which is not comfortable. We recommend your mattress size to be 30 cm longer than your body length. For example, if your height is 1.7 meters, then the ideal mattress length is 2 meters.
The average Singaporean is getting taller and the standard Singaporean mattress length of 1.9 meters is too short for many people.

Width
When you were a kid, you slept in a smaller bed. When you grow up, you should sleep in a bigger bed. For a comfortable space for side to side body movement, we recommend your mattress width to be at least 90 cm. Narrower than this, you will feel restricted and unable to relax when you sleep.
When sleeping with a partner, we recommend a King size mattress rather than a Queen size. In Singapore, a Queen size is only 152cm wide which means, there is only 76cm of space for each person. Not only is there not enough space for yourself, but also your partner’s body movement may disturb your sleep, causing you a bad night rest.
Singapore Queen Size Bed
European King Size Bed
Besides mattress size, you may also want to find out how to choose the ideal mattress firmness according to your weight.

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Allergy sufferers know that congestion, runny nose and itchy watery eyes make for a very difficult night's sleep. But fewer sufferers are aware that their mattress can have a big effect on their allergies. A mattress which is allergen-resistant can offer welcome relief from unpleasant allergies. What are the causes of allergies in bed? Allergies can be triggered by a variety of things. The most common causes of allergies in bed are dust mites, mould spores, and pet dander. Dust mites Dust mites are tiny creatures which feed on flakes of human skin. They are therefore commonly found anywhere that people live. Because we tend to shed flakes of skin as we sleep, dust mites are especially prevalent in bedding. Dust mites prefer relatively high humidity levels, which is why they can often be found in bedding. Dust mites are unappealing but do not actually bite or spread disease. However, they are harmful to people who are allergic to them. A dust mite allergy occurs when a person reacts to proteins from the body and fecal material of the dust mites. The symptoms of dust mite allergy may vary from one person to another, but generally include a runny nose and sneezing. In more severe situations, this may be present in the form of asthma. A latex mattress is the best type of mattress for those with dust mite allergies. This is because latex is made from the sap of the rubber tree, which is naturally dust mite resistant. In contrast, an innerspring mattress with its many layers of padding and construction is a breeding ground for dust mites. Mould spores Mould spores are a major but often overlooked cause of allergies. Do you have allergy symptoms year-round which worsen during damp weather? If so, it is possible that you may be allergic to mould spores. Mould is a fungus, and even if you do not see spots of mould, they can be present inside and outside the home. In particular, warm and humid environments cause mould to thrive. A mould allergy happens when someone reacts to the chemical compounds released by these spores. The most common symptoms of mould allergy involve upper respiratory problems, coughing and sinus drainage. Anything you can do to discourage growth of mould will decrease mould allergies. Keeping the home as cool and dry as possible will help. This is not always easy in the warm and humid Singapore climate, but it is possible to get a cooler night's sleep by following a few tips. Selecting a mattress which is mould resistant is one of the best things you can do if you are an allergy sufferer. A latex mattress is the best possible choice you can make in this regard, because latex is naturally mould resistant. Its composition, from the sap of the rubber tree, is just not a conducive environment for mould to grow. In contrast, many other types of foam and mattresses with a lot of cloth-like material are a good breeding ground for mould spores. Pet dander Pet dander - flakes of dead skin from your cat or dog - can cause allergy symptoms in sufferers. Runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing are typical symptoms of pet dander allergies. Pet dander can get everywhere in the home, even places where the pet has not ventured. For example, even a house guest who arrives without their pet may have dander clinging to them or their luggage. This dander unintentionally spreads around in your home. In this situation the best thing to do is to avoid contact with pets as much as possible. For those who have allergies while sleeping, it is critical to disallow pets on the bed or into the bedroom at all. How can I make my bedroom safe from allergens? The good news is that there is a lot you can do to give yourself relief from troublesome allergies. Although you can never get rid of every allergen particle, you can work to decrease them to a manageable level where your symptoms become less severe or frequent. When you follow these tips, bedtime need not cause you misery with extra coughing and sneezing. Update your old mattress with a new latex mattress The best type of mattress for allergy sufferers is a latex mattress. It is naturally mould resistant and dust mite resistant. Virtually all other types of mattresses are a breeding ground for dust mites and mould, as well as being a collection point for pet dander. These particles are virtually impossible to get out of a mattress once they are there. For example, by sleeping on an old innerspring mattress, you are breathing in all these allergens whenever you sleep. With a new latex mattress, you can be rest assured that you'll be sleeping on a safe, hygienic environment and it will stay that way, due to its natural allergen-free properties. Opt also for a mattress that comes with a removable and washable cover. Just like your bed sheets, the mattress cover can collect dust, mould and bacteria. Periodically washing it will help reduce the amount of allergens that stay on your bed. At Heveya® Singapore, all of our latex mattresses come with a removable-cleanable mattress cover. This way, you can take control of your mattress hygiene and relax knowing that you're sleeping in a hygienic and fresh environment Avoid upholstery in your bedroom Your new latex mattress will make a huge difference - but you will still need to keep other areas of your room safe from allergens. Upholstery of any kind, such as stuffed chairs and upholstered headboards, can attract allergens and are extremely difficult to clean. You simply cannot get the allergens out of upholstery. Instead, go with wood and glass furniture. A clean-cut modern look is about more than just aesthetics. It's about having surfaces which can easily be wiped down to remove every trace of allergens. Vacuum regularly Vacuuming at least twice a week is especially important in any carpeted areas, which can otherwise collect allergens. For allergy sufferers, not just any vacuum will help. You'll need one with a HEPA filter - otherwise the allergens will not be trapped by the vacuum and simply go back into circulation in the air again. Fortunately, most of the newer vacuums today come with HEPA filters. Being vigilant about vacuuming will help keep your bedroom allergen-free. Do not also forget window treatments. Your curtains and blinds can collect a lot of dust, which attract dust mites and trigger allergies. You don't want that when you're trying to get a good night's sleep. So instead of dry-clean only curtains, opt for washable ones and wash them frequently. Make sure your blinds are easy to clean, and keep a regular cleaning regimen for these. You do not need to put up with more restless nights with watery eyes, runny nose, coughing and sneezing. There is so much you can do to make your bedroom safe for you from allergies. If you are an allergy sufferer, the best mattress for you is a latex mattress because it is naturally allergen-free. Not only will a latex mattress decrease your allergy symptoms at night, but its sheer luxury and restfulness will help your whole body feel better.
Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
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Do you sleep on your side? If so, then your mattress needs to fulfil certain considerations to ensure you get the best night's sleep. Unfortunately, it's all too easy for side sleepers to wind up with shoulder pain or hip pain if their mattress isn't well suited to this sleeping position - and most mattresses aren't. Let's take a look at some of the unique problems with a side sleeping position, and what you need in a mattress if you're a side sleeper. What happens to your body position when sleeping on your side? Firstly, remember that it's almost impossible to maintain a perfectly symmetrical side sleeping position. When you lie on your side, your top leg will 'fall in' toward the mattress to rest on it, twisting your hips. When that happens, it's natural for your top arm and shoulder also to fall toward the mattress, as there would be no other source of support for it. The lower arm may either be tucked under the body or extended upward near the pillow. It is important to note that while you may think of a side sleeping position as a symmetrical 'leg-on-leg' position, in reality it's not that way. Instead it should be imagined more as an inward-turned position, where the sleeper is turning in toward the surface of the mattress. What are some of the problems with a side sleeping position? A side sleeper puts a lot of pressure on his or her shoulder and hip closest to the mattress, which can cause discomfort. Adding to that problem is the twisting of the hips and shoulders described above, which prevents the body from forming a natural alignment. If side sleeping is so bad, should I consider switching sleeping positions? There are many sleeping positions. It certainly doesn't hurt to try other positions, but odds are if you're a side sleeper then that is the position that feels most natural to you. In that case, you may not benefit by switching to another sleep position: it won't feel natural and therefore it may be harder to get to sleep and stay asleep in the new position. Each sleep position has its own set of pros and cons - there is no 'perfect' sleep position. Instead you may therefore wish to concentrate on transforming your side sleeping position into the most comfortable sleep experience possible. Some people have to sleep on their side Besides those who prefer to sleep on their side, you may be among the individuals who need to sleep on their side due to a medical condition. For example, pregnant women beyond the first trimester should avoid sleeping on their stomach or their back - leaving only the side sleeping positions available to them. Another example is that those who suffer from heartburn are recommended to sleep on their left side. And those who snore tend to get relief from sleeping on their side. Whether or not you have much choice about sleeping on your side, the good news is that there is a lot you can do to ensure your mattress delivers the high quality of sleep you are seeking. Softness vs firmness There is no hard and fast rule about the level of firmness you need, as it will vary from one side sleeper to another. But as a general rule, most side sleepers will need a mattress which is no firmer than a medium-firm. The reason for this is that side sleepers have a lot of contact with hips and shoulders, and on a firm mattress are more likely to wind up with back and shoulder pain due to these pressure points. In contrast, a softer mattress is more supportive for a side sleeper because it allows the shoulders and hips to sink into it, while the side of the body is supported by the mattress. This results in more contact between the side of the body and the bed, without placing uncomfortable pressure on the hips and shoulders. Mattress material Side sleepers need a mattress with unique properties of yielding to the touch, yet still being firm and supportive. This allows shoulders and hips to sink into the mattress while maintaining proper spinal alignment. Overall, the best choice you could make is a latex mattress, because it is a solid block of luxurious foam which allows a 'sinking in' while still offering good support for the spine. A second choice would be memory foam, but the main problem is that memory foam tends to 'sleep hot' - and you certainly don't want that in the warm Singapore climate. The worst choice for a side sleeper is a spring coil mattress, because you end up sleeping 'on top' of the mattress, creating hard hip and shoulder pressure points and preventing proper spinal alignment. In contrast, latex will allow the hips and shoulders to sink in softly, so there will be no uncomfortable pressure points. Other tips for side sleepers Neck support is important. 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Buy Mattress Or Bed Online - What To Look Out For
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Buy Mattress Or Bed Online - What To Look Out For

Buying a mattress or a bed online in Singapore offers plenty of advantages. You can visit many mattress shops in just a few clicks of a mouse! And you can do your looking whenever it suits you; this may be 11pm at night, for example. Price comparisons can be done in the relaxing comfort of your own home, without the exhaustion of navigating streets and shops in person. Yet there are several things which the savvy shopper needs to look out for when buying mattresses or beds online. Not all online stores are reputable. A mattress is a big purchase - this guide will help ensure you shop wisely. 10 Things to Look for When Shopping Online for a Mattress or a Bed: 1. Ability to view the products and prices online. You wouldn't buy in person from a store which won't let you see the products or prices, so why do it online? By "view the products" we're not talking about just one photo per product. When shopping online, you'll need to be able to visualize the features of each product clearly, or to be able to view it from different angles (e.g. further away and close up). This requires two or sometimes three or more photos. Don't stick with a shop which only offers one photo per product: no matter how good their prices, it tells you they're not thinking of the customer. When shopping online, always go with a store which gives you a customer-centric experience. 2. Ability to view the description, specifications and features. The reason you're shopping online is convenience. So you want to be able to compare one product with another product, and the only way you can do that is to make sure you can examine the description, specifications and features. The description is a brief summary of the product. For example, in the case of a mattress, the description should give you a good overall 'feel' for its important points. The specification refers to the physical properties, for example its dimensions, materials, firmness options and so on. Even though you may not find the specification particularly exciting at first glance, it is actually very important when shopping online. This is because if you're doing price comparisons, you'll want to ensure you're "comparing apples with apples". If one bed or mattress is cheaper than another, and you're interested in both, check the specifications to see if they are indeed the same. The higher priced one may offer you more for your money in terms of the quality of the product, but then again it may not - and this is something you can only find out by reading the specifications. The features of each product should also be mentioned somewhere with the product, such as whether the mattress has a removable cover, or offers natural mould resistance, or a turnable mattress and so on. Which features you need are up to you; the important thing is to ensure that the online bedding shop has the information displayed clearly. This can be shown in a short bullet-point style, or using a pictorial feature key, for example. It doesn't really matter how the features are shown, but it does matter that they exist. 3. Certification information on products which have passed stringent tests or international standards. Certification is a very stringent process which requires the mattress or bed to pass certain tests or be manufactured in a particular way, for example. Certification is not something which is awarded easily and certification boards are very strict about this. Besides helping the consumer, the high stringency is important because certification boards want to be able to stand behind their certification stamp. They want to ensure that in all cases it is an indicator of high quality. As a result, if you're shopping for a mattress or a bed online, you'll want to shop somewhere which offers certification information for their products. There may be more than one certification (in some cases several certifications) which the product has been awarded. Having this information available online is an indicator not only of high quality, but also of accountability. It tells you the shop is knowledgeable about their products and that that they invite scrutiny of the products by certifying boards. This helps you immensely, not only in terms of understanding the quality but also in having confidence in that bedding shop. 4. Presence of customer education information such as articles and videos explaining features. There have likely been new technologies developed and new options since the last time you bought a mattress. So it helps you immensely if the online shop offers explanatory material for you to understand the different features available. Such educational information can come in video form, article form, animated pictures, blog posts, and so on, depending on the particular information being conveyed. Obviously, if you want to visualise how something actually works (e.g. an adjustable sprung slatted bed base), then a video would be of most help to you. However, for information on certifications for example, an article would be more useful. It really doesn't matter what forms of explanatory material the online shop uses, so long as it is appropriately conveyed. Beware of an online mattress shop which does not supply any of this educational information: this tells you they care more about selling a mattress - any mattress - than making sure you get the right mattress for you. Instead, a high quality reputable bedding shop will have plenty of information for you using more than one medium. This tells you they care about you as a customer. 5. A telephone number where you can speak with a real person is a must. You'll want to shop only from somewhere which offers assistance from a real person if you need it. If a bedding shop doesn't have a phone number listed on the website, be wary of doing business with them. Even if you don't think you'll actually need to speak with someone on the phone in person, the option to do so is a hallmark of a legitimate bedding shop. 6. Good online contact options. If you're shopping online at 11pm at night for example, you may prefer to get assistance online. A good online bedding shop should offer an email address to contact, and/or a customer service form to fill out online, and/or online chat (even though it may be offline at the time). If fortuitously the store offers all three of these options, then you know you're in good hands. 7. The online company should have a showroom available if you decide to test it before purchasing. You'll want to test out the mattress or bed yourself of course, if you ever want to test it before making that final purchasing decision. A reliable online mattress shop will have a showroom option available where you go in person to can see and try out the products you want. This allows you the very best of both worlds: spending time comfortably online to narrow down to the few options you really want, yet still able to see and test out those particular products in person if you ever require it. This is actually where many online mattress shops fall down: they don't have a showroom. When you shop somewhere which offers you a showroom, you know they care about the customer. 8. An in-home trial that allows you to change the firmness level. Even showroom testing doesn't fully tell you exactly how the bed will feel when sleeping on it during the night. So the ability to have an in-home trial is a must. Not all in-home trials are equivalent: terms and conditions differ from one shop to another. You should look for a 30-day trial that allows you to change the firmness level. This is because it could take you some time to decide if you're happy with the level of firmness. And you'll want a company that lets you change it out for free for a firmer or softer mattress if you're not happy. Also check whether delivery to or from the store is included if your mattress has to be changed out. A reliable high quality mattress shop should cover at least one of those transportation costs. Another option is a store which subsidizes those costs (i.e. reduces them to a nominal amount). Lesser stores will not cover transportation at all in either direction and may even require you to bring the mattress yourself, and will often not even mention this fact to you, resulting in a nasty surprise if you want to change your mattress during the in-home trial. 9. Terms and conditions spelt out clearly for warranties or trials. As you saw just above, it's really important to know the fine print - and to know that this extends beyond just the transportation charges. Whether it's for a warranty or an in-home trial, you'll need to have it spelt out exactly what is the shop's responsibility and what is your responsibility. These terms and conditions should be explained clearly on the website of a reputable bedding shop. If not, make sure you get that information to you in writing (e.g. through customer service). You need to know this information up-front, before committing to any purchase. Some questions to which you need answers are things like "What things would void the warranty when buying a new mattress from you?" and "If I do the in-home trial and change out the mattress firmness, what happens next if I'm still not comfortable?" As mentioned before, check on transportation costs too. A legitimate bedding shop will be able to answer those questions because they are true policies that they have put in place. In contrast, a bad mattress store will not be able to answer these questions easily because they don't care about the warranty or a possible return - they just want to make a sale. 10. Secured payment. You don't want to expose yourself to identity theft. So ensure that the online bedding store processes payment using https (a secure encrypted method). Aside from accepting major credit cards, you should also check to see that the shop also accepts a trusted third-party gateway for payment, such as PayPal. You may be asking why this is important if you don't plan to use PayPal yourself. The answer is that in PayPal, the store never sees your credit card details. Thus, a shop that accepts PayPal is a good indicator that the payment process is legitimate and secure (regardless of which method you yourself plan to pay). You've found a reputable online seller - now what? If you have found a reliable online mattress shop which fits all the criteria outlined above, then it's time for you to have fun! Yes, shopping for your mattress, bedding or bed base can (and should) be a very positive experience for you. Enjoy looking at products and pricing in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy taking the time to think without a pushy salesperson around you. And most of all enjoy knowing that you'll get to relax in the soft tranquil comfort of your new mattress or bed.

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