For anyone thinking about purchasing an adjustable bed, there are lots of models in the market nowadays. Electric beds have come a long way from the old-style hospital bed.
Knowing what to look for when buying an electric adjustable bed is an important consideration. You need to consider the type, designs available and the size of the bed you’ll need – also, the cost and your budget, and whether you need a special mattress or adaptations.
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Although snoring is a common complaint, it can be particularly disruptive to you or your partner’s sleep. It’s widely believed that half the population snore at some time in their life, with more men in Ireland snoring than women.
Although snoring can be caused by sleep apnoea, it’s usually because of lifestyle factors such as being overweight, smoking, drinking too much alcohol or sleeping on your back.
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Sleeping on a comfortable and supportive bed is essential to post-surgery recovery. An adjustable bed offers a range of benefits to alleviate any pain points, breathing problems or mobility issues.
If you’re recovering from hip surgery, a back operation, knee replacement or abdominal surgery, an electric adjustable bed is a great choice. Operating in a similar way to a hospital bed, find out more about how you can get a better night’s sleep post-operation.
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Electric beds can be adjusted into various positions to make sleeping more comfortable. They allow you to raise the whole bed or adjust the head and foot end using a remote control.
Offering a wide range of benefits for people who have underlying health conditions or mobility issues, electric adjustable beds can help reduce the discomfort that can arise from sleeping on an unsupportive bed or from a poor sleeping position.
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If the current Coronovirus situation is playing havoc with your sleep routine, then you’re not alone.
People all over the world are reporting that they can’t get to sleep or are waking up during the night unable to go back to sleep.
Sleepless nights make us more irritable and anxious, and prolonged lack of sleep can contribute to a low immune system and depression.
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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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With the Christmas festivities coming to a close, many of us are turning our attention to our New Year Resolutions.
Whether it’s giving up something or choosing to eat better or get fitter, there’s no better resolution to make than promising ourselves a better night’s sleep.
Often overlooked as the reason for waking up with aches and pains, your pillow could be the reason for a disturbed and uncomfortable night’s sleep.
A pillow that has become lumpy, discoloured or is old will no longer provide proper support and can often be the cause of sleepless nights.
As important as your mattress, good quality and comfortable pillows can significantly reduce any neck, back or shoulder pain experienced when sleeping.
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When you’re waking up with aches and pains and your bed has become worn and lumpy, it’s usually a sign that it’s past its best and it’s time for a new one.
Buying a new bed is a long term investment. Considering the average lifespan of a mattress is around seven years, it’s worth spending as much as you can afford to get a good quality, comfortable bed.
Before you do, though, arm yourself with all the necessary information to make the right choice.
We’ve put together this handy guide on what to look for when buying a new bed.
