Monday 24 February 2020

The guide to bed sizes and mattress dimensions


Has your old mattress had its time and desperately needs replacing? Perhaps you are preparing for your baby’s first bed or a student who’s moving into your first college dorm.
Whatever the case may be an overlooked and often forgotten issue when purchasing a new mattress is its actual size.
Factors you need to account for include your bedroom size, budget, and how much bed space you need.
This guide will describe all mattress sizes available and whether or not it’s an ideal choice for you.

Crib  - 70x130cm
A crib or toddler mattress measures at 70x130cm and is the ideal size for your baby’s first bed. Initially used for infants, it can also be used as a toddler’s bed lasting a duration of around 18 months.
The child’s safety sleeping on the crib is paramount, so mattresses are made firmer than adult mattresses. Firmer mattresses lessen the risk of SIDs or suffocation when an infant rolls onto their stomach.
Similar to adult mattresses foam or innerspring are both suitable and will depend entirely on preference. Lighter cribs, for example, are easier to clean and to manoeuvre.
70x130cm bed dimensions are considered the standard in the US, ensuring it will fit in any crib you currently own.

Single - 100x190cm
A twin mattress is ideal for the majority of children sleeping throughout their childhood and is also considered the smallest bed for adults.
Even though a 100x190cm mattress will accommodate growth spurts through a child’s adolescent years, it may be necessary to upgrade to a bigger bed. Taller individuals will need a Twin XL bed which gives an extra 15cm in length.
Twin mattresses are slim in size which can be used for bunk-beds or for shared rooms where multiple twin mattresses can sit side by side. They are versatile as they are light to move and don’t require a big space to fit.

Twin XL - 100x200cm
A Twin XL mattress is considered the norm for college students who live in dorm rooms. They are long giving the much-needed length for students to sleep and stretch on, taking minimal space and easy to fit.
They are, however, not wide and are really meant to accommodate one person at a time.
A Twin XL mattress is a versatile choice as it fits for both children and adults; it is also easily transferable during move-ins.

Full  - 137x190cm
A Full-size mattress or also referred to as a “Double Bed” measures at 137x190cm and is considered a good compromise between a twin and queen mattress.
Ideally, for single sleepers, it can accommodate children, single adults who want their child or pet to sleep alongside them and some couples. It offers considerable width and length for single sleepers but will be cramped for your average couple, more often than not giving an uncomfortable nights sleep.
This is a potential choice for couples on a strict budget with a small sleeping area, but purchasing a Queen size bed would be advisable.

Queen - 152x203cm
Queen beds provide extra width and length in comparison to Full-size beds, making it the perfect option for couples. It also has enough bed length to support taller people and to couples who feel cramped in full-size beds, ensuring a good night’s sleep.
Before purchasing a Queen size bed, it is essential to account the living space it will take up once put in place. The mattress will take up considerably more space than a Twin or Full-size bed, which may make a small bedroom appear that much smaller causing restriction.
The majority of master bedrooms, however, will have plenty of space to fit Queen size bed; they are also very popular with a wide range of bedding and materials/styles available. Due to its size, it is considered the most versatile out of all beds.

King  - 193x203cm
Appropriately named ‘King’, this mattress measures a whopping 193x203cm and should only be purchased if you have plenty of sleeping space.
To put its size in perspective, it is the equivalent to 2 twin mattresses which theoretically could fit 3 to 4 adults.
It is also ideal for couples who sleep with their kids or pets.
As a general recommendation, you should have a room size of at least 30x30cm when considering a King Bed. Incidentally, this mattress comes in only split type box strings, making it easier to carry around.

Super King - 182x213cm
A California King size bed is the longest of all mattress sizes in our guide but not the widest, making it an ideal choice for taller sleepers who are over 1.8m. Taller sleepers may experience their feet hanging over the bed on mattresses mentioned previously, but with the Cal King, this problem is removed.
A California King size mattress is four inches taller than a King bed but losing 4 inches in width; regardless it is still wide enough to accommodate couples and for taller people who wish to have a pet on the bed.
Whether you choose a King or Cal King size will be determined mainly on your height and how many individuals will sleep on the bed.
If you’re over 1.8m and want to make sure your feet don’t hang over the bed, then a Cal King is recommended.
If however you regularly have your animals or children on the bed sleeping with you it would be advisable to purchase the wider King-sized bed.
To view accurate bed sizes in cm - check out the beds at Bed King.

Taking Care of Your New Mattress

If you recently bought a new mattress, the last thing you’re probably thinking about right now is taking care of it, but it's important to consider what factors can help your mattress last as long as possible. It's expensive to replace your mattress, which is why a bed can last a decade if it's well taken care of.



How To Maximize The Lifespan Of Your Mattress


USE A MATTRESS PROTECTOR
It’s important to make sure your mattress is protected – not just from spills, but from pet dander, dust mites, or worse. That’s why it makes sense to purchase a good mattress protector. The protector covers your new mattress completely and protects again dust mites and mold, two things that could cause serious health problems. These covers provide excellent protection for mattresses
ROTATE IT CAREFULLY
For a new mattress, it’s recommended to rotate it end to end every two weeks for the first four months, then once every three months afterwards. Don’t forget about your box spring, which should be rotated every six months. Rotating the mattress regularly helps the bed wear more evenly, so you don’t have as many lumps and craters. Be careful though. Most new mattresses have handles on the side to help rotate it, but they weren’t designed for you to use to move the mattress. 
GET RID OF ODOR
If you didn’t pick up a mattress protector, there’s a chance that, over time, your mattress will start to smell funny, and not in a “haha” way. The best thing to do for this is to sprinkle baking soda over your mattress. After 20 minutes, use the nozzle feature on your vacuum and suck up the baking soda. That should help get rid of any funk in the air. 
KEEP IT CLEAN
Again, if you didn’t purchase a mattress protector, you’ll have to make sure you do a good job of keeping the mattress clean and dry. Moisture in a mattress, over time, is a breeding ground for mold, which can cause serious health problems, especially if you have asthma. Try to keep the mattress dry and, if it looks dusty, go ahead and vacuum the mattress with the nozzle extension. 
BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR MATTRESS LIFESPAN
A mattress should give you good support for at least eight to 10 years. However, if it smells, there are coils poking out, you wake up with back pains, or if you’re just not sleeping well enough anymore, it might be time to go ahead and check into getting a new mattress. Remember, it’s something you’re going to have for the better part of a decade, so be sure to get the mattress that’s just right for you from Bed King




Article source: https://sleephappens.com/blogs/sleep-news-and-tips/taking-care-of-your-new-mattress