At the start of 2019, I told a friend that I have to buy a new mattress. Ours was a 15-year old, sunken, hand-me-down that’s almost as hard as concrete. The uneven surface makes it hard for us to sleep at night, trying our best to find a comfortable spot.
“I know where you can buy a new mattress.” That is when he pointed me to Hennsley, an online shop that offers good quality mattresses in Singapore. Trusting his recommendations, I browsed their website and landed on what is seemingly from their mid-end line of mattress, their classic series mattresses that feature a standard compact pocketed innerspring system.
Buying a Mattress Online
According to the website, each of their mattress from this line has innerspring that is heat-treated and tested for high performance, quality, and durability. They are also highly responsive to weight distribution and body contouring, which proved to be true since we started using our purchase.
It gives us the right support so we don’t have to contort our body just to find the right position. We rarely had a bad sleep since then and the only times we had, it’s probably just because of the coffee we had before bedtime. It was easily the best mattress we’ve ever had, of course, it’s the first time we’re sleeping on a brand new mattress.
Since then, I vowed to keep our mattress clean and make sure that it’s properly maintained to maximise its lifetime and make the most out of our money.
How to Properly Clean Your Mattress
You can give your mattress the TLC it deserves by covering it with a mattress protector. A great cover should let your mattress breathe while protecting it from dust, dirt, and germs that can cling to it. It also keeps it from spills and stains that may void your warranty.
You can vacuum your mattress regularly and make sure to have it serviced by a professional mattress cleaner at least every 6-12 months to maximise its lifetime capacity. Moreover, make sure to change your sheets regularly—once every two weeks should be enough.
We spend good money to find the best mattress in Singapore to ensure a great night of sleep. It is only fitting that we protect such an investment. Not only it’s good for our pockets but our health as well:
✔ Improves our memory
✔ Helps the body regenerate
✔ Sleep keeps our heart healthy
✔ Supports our mental health by helping relieve stress
✔ Assists in weight loss (those who sleep fewer hours are at higher risks of being obese)
Some other problems you will have to deal with your mattress are the spills and stains. This is particularly true if you don’t have a mattress cover. There are many ways to tackle stains and it mostly depends on the problem you’re dealing with.
But, for the general tips, follow these two steps:
• Dab as much of the liquid stain as possible before spot cleaning. Avoid wiping or scrubbing as this could further spread the stain.
• Remove fresh stains using basic household items like laundry detergent and stain remover.
How to Treat Unknown Stains
Not sure what you’re dealing with? This technique should help you in dealing with unknown stains:
Dilute some dishwashing liquid and spray it on top of the mattress or dab it on using a sponge. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before blotting it clean with a cloth. Repeat until the stain has disappeared or at least faded.
Meanwhile, for dried stains, don’t get your hopes up because the odds of removing them are slim. But, what’s the harm of getting it professionally cleaned?
Why Does It Matter to Keep Our Mattresses Clean?
With hygiene and cleanliness being on top of our priorities in this time of a pandemic, it’s crucial to keep our homes cleaner and healthier—with our mattress included.
Consider the number of hours we spend in our beds sleeping and maybe binge-watching your favourite Netflix series, they’re obviously a good place to start thinking about cleaning your bedroom. While you enjoy lounging in your mattress, so probably does dirt, dust, germs, and bacteria too.
When you’re vacuuming your bed, make sure to check out trouble spots where dust and dirt can accumulate. These include the corners of your mattress plus the edge where the headboard and mattress meet.
Ready to invest in a new mattress? These tips should help you get ready to become a responsible owner of a new mattress!
For the best quality mattresses in Singapore, shop at Hennsley today! They offer a wide range of good quality mattresses, even storage bed frames in Singapore.
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