Memory Foam: Who Else Wants To Get Rid Of Back Pain For Good?


by Tom Hardin - Date: 2010-08-14 - Word Count: 811 Share This!

You can't put enough emphasis on the importance of a good night's sleep. Sleeping poorly or for too little time can ruin what would otherwise be a perfectly good day. There is nothing worse than waking up groggy and sore from sleeping on a low-quality mattress and then trying to get out and be a productive member of society. You basically end up groaning your way through the day and frightening any small children in your immediate vicinity.

When you sleep well, it is a whole different story. After a good night's rest on a comfortable mattress you will be frolicking your way through your day while petting puppies, high-fiving crossing guards, and skipping along singing a song. It'll be like your own little soda commercial.

But the plain fact is that you can't sleep well unless you are doing it on a nice soft bed. All the hours of sleep in the world aren't going to do you any good if you are tossing and turning all night. A memory foam mattress topper will have your body and your mind up in the morning and ready for the day. Your back and your brain will both thank you for your purchase of a memory foam mattress topper.

How They Work

Memory foam toppers work quite simply. You just plop them right on top of your existing mattress. There are, however, a few common dos and don'ts that you are going to want to remember.

For starters, your memory foam mattress topper is going to be packed tightly to make the shipping process easier. The good people at the warehouse wait until just before shipping them out, however, to pack them. This way, they don't stay in the packaging too long and stay scrunched up. This means you should open it up right away when it comes.

When you first take your memory foam topper out of the packaging it will take about 48 hours for it to return to its original shape. Be patient. This is going to be hard considering the great night of sleep you are about to get, but if you wait it out an extra two nights it will be even better.

You may also notice that from being sealed up in plastic, odors are trapped in, so it may smell a little weird. Don't worry. It's nothing gross. It's totally normal. It'll go away in a few hours.

Memory foam is also cut by a machine in a factory. This means there may be some slight variances when it comes to each individual topper's dimensions. Again, this is totally normal.

Those are the memory foam basics, but these mattress toppers come in all shapes and sizes. Here is a quick rundown of a few of the finest and most comfortable products out there on the market today.

Serta Rejuvenator 4-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper

They call this one the Rejuvenator because when you wake up after a night of slumber on it, you will feel as if you had been born again. The memory foam itself occupies the top 1.5 inches of the topper and it has 2.5 inches of traditional foam below it for extra added support. It comes in sizes that include Twin, Full, Queen, King, and California King.

Bodipedic 3-inch Memory Foam Topper with Fitted Skirt

This topper by Bodipedic is three inches of straight up memory foam comfort. It will give your aching muscles time to heal up and will be a major help for any back pain issues. This particular version even has a 3-year warranty from the manufacturer.

Eco-friendly 3-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper

You can even go green with this environmentally friendly topper. It is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial so you will breathe well all through the night. This memory foam is also resistant to mold and mildew so it will stay fresh for longer.

Despite how well-made many of these toppers are, you are going to want to keep your memory foam mattress clean. Here are a few tips to help keeping it fresh.

1. Take it off the bed and put it near a window or another well-ventilated area.

2. Vacuum it off using the hose attachment. Use a circular motion and get both sides. Really get in those nooks and crannies.

3. Spot clean any stains using a clean cotton cloth dipped in a mild laundry detergent and water

4. Spray down the whole mattress with one part laundry detergent and twice as much warm water. Don't soak it. Just give it a spray down and then let it dry.

5. Wipe off the detergent with a cloth.

6. Flip it over and do the other side. Then just let it dry out. Don't keep it locked up somewhere that it can develop mildew. Let it breath.

A memory foam mattress topper is a great investment for your body and your mental health. With a little bit of maintenance, you will be reaping the benefits for years to come.

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