The Mattress Factory Blog

Researchers recently have indicated that your individual sleep patterns may in fact be influenced by different genetic patterns.  Those who rise early have a different brain structure even than a late sleeper.  Despite the differences between these two types of people, a high-quality matte...

Millions of Americans share their beds with pets every year, and nobody can deny that the extra comfort is welcome. But is sharing your bed with a cat or dog good for your health and sleep cycle? If you’re sleeping beside your pet, it’s important to consider your animal’s health and comfort and how...

Are you waking up with neck and back pain, or do you never feel rested despite getting eight hours of sleep? Your sleep position may be to blame! Most people sleep on their back, side, or stomach, and gravitate towards the position that feels most comfortable. In every case, it’s important to make s...

Fact: dead dust mites and the waste they leave behind can double the weight of a mattress after ten years of use. All that extra weight can also cause allergies – annoying, recurring, crippling allergies, which can carry the following symptoms: Irritated eyes Runny and/or itchy nose Sneezing S...

You’ve had a long day. It took forever to put the kids to bed, but finally you can relax. You’re lying in bed enjoying the peace and serenity of a good night’s sleep when suddenly you’re being shaken and shoved awake. “Mommy, Daddy I can’t sweep.” Whether it’s monsters under the bed or simply love...

If you’re waking up sore every morning and feel that you have to stretch before you can function normally, your mattress is probably the cause or a major contributing factor of your pain. Individuals with chronic lower back pain or spinal problems need to select their mattresses carefully to avoid m...

If you’ve bought a mattress recently, such as a Beautyrest Recharge pillow top mattress, you don’t need to flip it over completely like in the old days. Your mattress may still require some maintenance, however! The longer you sleep on your mattress, the more your body’s shape is imprinted into it....

Do you feel groggy in the morning despite getting the “required” amount of sleep? It might be because you’re waking up while you’re still in a deep sleep phase. Sleep is a complicated thing – sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s impacting your rest on any given day. Fortunately, if you have an iPhone...

When you wake up, you either feel well-rested or as if you could use more sleep. For many of us, the latter is unfortunately true much of the time. Your mattress plays a major role in the quality of your sleep. There are two major sleep stages that are necessary for waking up rested and refreshed: &...

With so many great mattresses out there, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. Most quality mattresses today have new technology that promises better sleep – but how can you be sure which one fits your needs? There are two types of mattresses that are widely advertized today that you might...