Considering we spend a third of our life in bed, we need to make sure that what we’re sleeping on is up to scratch.
A good quality mattress is a serious investment and needs maintaining to keep it at its best.
Over time, mattresses build up all sorts of nasty smells, bugs, sweat and skin debris.
It’s important, therefore, that we introduce a regular cleaning schedule to rid our mattresses of these nasties.
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With the clocks going forward in a couple of weeks and spring in the air, now’s the time to give your bedroom a good thorough deep clean to keep it fresh, hygienic and help breathe new life into your room.
People often ask how often should you clean your bedroom and change the bedsheets?
Obviously, it’s entirely up to you but you should aim to change your bed linen once a week and give the room a good dust every fortnight.
Giving your bedroom a good deep clean though takes time, so once or twice a month will help keep dust mites at bay and keep your bed and room smelling fresher and clean.
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Whether you’re a die-hard Marie Kondo fan or a fully-fledged member of the ‘Hinch Army’, there’s definitely something about the clocks going forward that gives us the spring cleaning bug.
And where better to start your cleaning routine than the bedroom.
From freshening up the bedlinen to vacuuming the floor and airing the mattress, there are lots of ways to breathe new life into your room.
As Christmas approaches, many of us are busy preparing our homes for the festive season. From decorating the tree to organising the Christmas shop, the added pressure of holiday guests coming to stay can sometimes leave us a little overwhelmed.
To help take the stress out of the holiday season this year, we’ve prepared the following tips to make sure you don’t lose sleep over where everyone else is going to sleep this Christmas!
The wait is over and the results are in. The months (and years) of hard work and studying round the clock are a distant memory, albeit temporarily.
For those of you with children off to college and university, new beginnings and broader horizons await. And, of course, the day will arrive too when they’ll be leaving the family home behind.
As a local family business, we know that every penny counts when getting the kids university ready. Yes, we’ve been there and done that!
So, where do you start? Never fear, at Dalzells we’ve put together our essential university bedding starter kit to help you on your way.
With all this glorious sunshine, the feel good factor can be felt all around as people make the most of these balmy days with BBQs and soaking up the rays.
Of course, hot sunny days also mean hot sticky nights and – for many – disrupted sleep!
With the temperature to remain warm this week in Northern Ireland, it’s important to keep cool for a good night’s sleep.
Follow the simple steps below to ensure you stay cool and comfortable and avoid a miserable and restless night in bed.
People from all over the UK and Ireland rose early today to celebrate Summer Solstice. Celebrated for thousands of years, the longest day of the year is when we have the most sunlight and heralds the start of summer in the northern hemisphere.
With all this glorious sunshine the feel good factor can be felt all around as people make the most of these balmy days with BBQs and sun bathing aplenty. Of course, long hot days also mean hot sticky nights and, for many, disrupted sleep. So how can you get the most of the longest day, enjoy the sunshine and still get your sleep?
Now that spring has finally sprung many of us our turning our minds to cleaning the home. Our bedrooms in particular need a good deep down clean at this time of year. From freshening up our bed linen to airing the mattress there are lots of ways to breathe new life into the bedroom.
It’s that time of year when we are all refreshing our decor so our homes are looking at their best – from the annual winter clean, to a quick retouch of the paintwork, we’re also busying ourselves with putting the finishing touches to the festive decorations.
As the long nights draw in is there anything more inviting that sinking into a warm and cosy bed! While spring is synonymous with clearing out clutter and cleaning, darker evenings make us all want to layer up and snuggle down in between our duvets and pillows. Of course what could be snugger than an electric blanket to warm the bed before we sink in for the night!
At Dalzell’s we know that bedding accessories are a must in creating that all important ambiance in our bedrooms and ensuring that that we get that well-deserved retreat after a long day’s work. Stocking a range of duvets, pillows, electric blankets as well as mattress and pillow protectors from leading brands including Kaymed, Dunlopillo, Beurer, Morphy Richards and Protect-a-Bed we’re confident you’ll find all those bedding essentials necessary for a relaxing and comfortable night’s sleep.
Knowing what type of pillow suits your sleeping position is as important as choosing your preferred mattress tension and support. Although not designed to have the same lifespan or durability as a mattress, a good quality, comfortable pillow can significantly reduce any neck, back or shoulder pain experienced when sleeping. The Kaymed Gel Therapy Pillow has a unique massage effect from its gel centre helping to maintain the correct posture whilst sleeping, ultimately providing a great night’s sleep.
The majority of naturally filled duvets are made from duck feathers and down, goose down, or a combination of both. What you’ll notice about natural duvets is how soft, lightweight and comfortable they feel and because they form air pockets within the fabric casing, these luxurious duvets offer the same level of natural warmth as a synthetic duvet. With its 85% white goose feather and 15% white goose down filling, the Bedroom Couture White Goose Feather & Down 5′ Duvet provides even distribution for all over warmth and comfort.
An Over Electric Blanket warms you and your bed from the top. A Fitted Under Electric Blanket is a popular choice as it heats the body from underneath and adds extra warmth to your bedding. The Morphy Richards 75288 Dual Control King Size Heated Mattress Cover is made from an extra thick fleece material, and contains ultra-thin wires ensuring ultimate comfort. Costing from as little as 2p per night, this luxury electric blanket is a fully fitted mattress cover design that is incredibly easy to fit.
Designed to protect your mattress and pillow against soiling and general wear and tear, mattress and pillow protectors will also keep your bedding and bed fresher and cleaner for longer. The Protect-A-Bed® Plush 5′ Mattress Protector offers complete protection from allergens, liquids, irritants and stains. With its unique Miracle Membrane™ and total heat transference formula, this mattress protector is guaranteed to moderate temperature and enhance sleeping comfort.
At Armagh Beds.com we stock some of the leading bedding brands including Kaymed, Dunlopillo, Beurer, Morphy Richards and Protect-a-Bed. What’s more, our bedding accessories benefit from Free Delivery across Northern Ireland and Counties Monaghan, Louth and Dublin (£5.99 throughout the rest of Ireland). To aid you in your purchase we have compiled a comprehensive buyers’ guide. So whatever sort of bedding product you’re looking for whether it’s a duvet, electric blanket or simply a pillow, you’ll be able to find it at Armagh Beds.com, Northern Ireland’s premier bed website. You canalso place your order and gain expert advice from our experienced team over the phone on 028 3755 1260 or even by Email. Or why not Visit in-store at Dalzells, located in Markethill, just off the A28 between Armagh and Newry and less than 50 minutes drive from Belfast.
