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Mattress
Care Tips
It's
important to follow mattress care instructions from
the maker of your mattress as products vary greatly.
However in general it's important to know about
the following:
Proper
installation. Make sure your new mattress and
foundation are properly installed in your home.
Improper installation can damage your new sleep
set. If you choose to transport and install on your
own, ask the store personnel to give you some tips
to help you avoid problems.
Use
a protective pad. A good quality, washable mattress
pad (and one for the foundation, too, if you like)
is a must to keep your set fresh and free from stains.
Let
it breathe. If you detect a slight "new
product" odor, leave the mattress and foundation
uncovered and well ventilated for a few hours. A
breath of fresh air should do the trick!
Give
it good support. Use a sturdy bed frame. If
it's a queen or king size set, make sure your frame
has the adequate center support that will prevent
bowing or breakage.
Don't
dry clean. The chemicals in dry cleaning agents/spot
removers may be harmful to the fabric or underlying
materials. Vacuuming is the only recommended cleaning
method. But if you're determined to tackle a stain,
use mild soap with cold water and apply lightly.
Do not ever soak a mattress or foundation.
Don't
remove the tag. Contrary to popular belief,
it's not illegal to remove the law tag, but the
information on the label will serve as a means of
identification should you have a warranty claim.
It's
not a trampoline. Don't let the kids jump on
your sleep set. Their rough-housing could do damage
to the interior construction, as well as to themselves!
No
boards, please. Never put a board between the
mattress and foundation. It may enhance the sense
of support for a while, but it will only make the
problem worse over time. When any bed in your home
has reached the "board stage", get rid
of it.
Out
with the old. Now that you've treated yourself
to a new sleep set, arrange to have your old bed
removed and disposed of. Don't give it to the kids,
relatives, guests or neighbors. If it wasn't good
enough for you, it isn't good enough for anyone
else. Throw it out!
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