Sleep, beautiful sleep
Now that the New Year has arrived, maybe you’ve decided that this is the year that you’re going to sleep better. Often unaware that our bed is one of the main reasons for not sleeping well, sleeping in a bed that no longer provides the proper support or comfort can affect the quality of our sleep. According to research conducted by sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski, sleeping in an uncomfortable bed could cost you up to an hour’s sleep a night.
Am I due a New Bed?
Changes in our lifestyle and the quality, care and amount of use our beds get impact on whether we need to think about buying a new bed. Factors such as getting married, moving to a new home, losing or gaining weight and our age can affect the level of comfort and support our bed provides. How we use our beds and the length of time we spend in them e.g. reading, watching television or the occasional use of a spare bed can be the deciding factors in choosing a new bed. Buying a new bed is an important investment especially when we consider that we spend a third of our life in bed.
The Bed M.O.T.
Ask yourself the following 10 questions to find out whether you’re ready for a new bed:
1. Is it seven or more years old? The critical ‘Seven year itch’ can be a make or break moment for many marriages and mattresses.
No [ ] Yes [ ]
2. Did you have your best night’s sleep recently on a different bed?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
3. Are you waking up more frequently feeling unrefreshed and with aching joints?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
4. Do you disturb your partner or are you disturbed by them when changing sleep positions during the night?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
5. Does it look used or worn?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
6. Does it feel lumpy?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
7. Does it make suspicious noises in the night or when you turn the mattress?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
8. Is it sagging in the middle – do you and your partner roll towards each other unintentionally during the night?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
9. Are the base, legs or castors lumpy, worn or wobbly?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
10. Would it be embarrassing if the neighbours saw your bed without its covers?
No [ ] Yes [ ]
If you answered yes to four or more questions the advice from the Sleep Council is to “Get a new bed fast”.
What to do now
At Dazell’s of Markethill there’s no need to wait days or weeks on a better night’s sleep. We want to ensure you have the confidence in knowing you have made the right choice of bed and mattress based on your individual needs. With over 500 beds and mattresses in stock and with free delivery across Northern Ireland and Counties Louth, Monaghan and Dublin, Armagh Beds.com provides a complete service. Of course, you can always Visit in-store at Dalzells, located in Markethill, just off the A28 between Armagh and Newry. We are just a short 20 minute drive from Lurgan and 55 minutes drive from Lisburn. No time to visit, no problem! You can place your order and gain expert advice from our experienced team over the phone on 028 3755 1260 or even by Email. What’s more, as a Sleep Council Retailer we can also provide you with expert impartial advice on choosing beds and mattresses to suit your individual needs. With Free Delivery and Recycling Service across Northern Ireland and Counties Louth, Monaghan and Dublin, we offer competitive rates across the rest of the UK and Ireland.
