Vitality Medical carries a wide array of air, inner-spring and foam medical mattresses that complement hospital beds. Selecting the right one is easy, simply consider: Use the shopper's guide below to learn more about the mattress types offered by Vitality Medical and their benefits. Which medical mattress is best for me? Preventive -- Several inflatable medical mattresses (also called air hospital beds or pressure relief mattresses) and foam mattresses help protect delicate skin. Some have alternating air pressure levels (via air cylinders or pumps) to promote circulation and prevent bedsore formation. Many foam beds feature heel slopes that reduce pressure on sensitive heels to prevent abrasion-related injuries. Select foam mattresses and inflatable mattresses have elements, such as winged sides, to mitigate fall and entrapment risks. Some inflatable mattresses have transfer modes that facilitate daily living activities. Drive Medical's Alternating Pressure Air and Foam Mattress Powered is popular example of an inflatable mattress that alternates pressure.
Turning -- Some advanced inflatable mattresses provide lateral rotation for non-ambulatory occupants via dual pairs of cylinders or pumps that inflate and deflate to gently rotate an occupant onto his or her side. Beyond comfort, these features play a role in preventing -- or treating -- pressure-related skin ailments. Span-America's PressureGuard APM2 Mattress is a prime example of an inflatable air mattress that laterally rotates occupants at the flip of a switch. Comfort -- Similar to many home mattresses, these consist of inner-springs (coils) and tend to be firmer than other medical mattresses. This is preferred by occupants who enjoy a constant level of firm support. The Invacare Deluxe Innerspring Mattress is a customer favorite because it blends familiar comfort with healthcare-grade features. Budget -- Some customers are attracted to the simplicity and value of latex-free polyurethane foam mattresses. Many choose foam mattresses to outfit larger facilities and homes with multiple bed frames.
Foam mattresses are typically covered in easy-to-clean vinyl or nylon. The Invacare Economy Foam Mattress is a preferred among value-driven Vitality Medical customers because it deftly blends comfort with durability. Ranging in size from 35-36 x 80 inches, inner-spring mattresses are an economical choice for those upgrading existing hospital bed frames. Inner-spring medical mattresses typically fit these specialty frames better than a traditional twin mattress. Many models are covered with low-maintenance, liquid-resistant materials. Among inner-spring mattresses, the Graham-Field Homecare Innerspring Bed Mattress was designed to withstand the rigors of healthcare.Sleeping for health and profit. June 23, 2012 Subscribe The Hunt For The Perfect Mattress. 'Technology in bedding is becoming as advanced as that of running shoes or rockets, with an explosion of gels, foams, latex and assorted materials harvested from organic rubber plantations and rare sheep around the globe, being molded, refined and patented by innovators and entrepreneurs to provide night after night of perfect, deep sleep.'
Cleaning A Mattress StainCleaning Mattress StainsCleaning MattressesMattress CleanerMattress MattressDust Mites MattressPee Smell Out Of MattressHow To Clean A MattressClean BedForwardGet rid of mattress stains (even the ones you don't want to talk about), dust mites and even mildew using these non-toxic methods. I’ll go ahead and admit it: I was a bed wetter. I know the value of a clean mattress. Unfortunately, and perhaps precipitously, I don’t think my parents used organic cleaners to clean up my pee. This may explain why I still suffer from asthma even though I’m going into my very late 20s. Considering that we spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping, it makes sense to be sleeping in a clean environment, free of toxic chemicals that would otherwise make their way into our lungs, our eyes, our skin and everything else we hold dear—if you know what I’m saying. Luckily for you, there are a number of ways to clean a mattress without having to resort to toxic cleaners.
We’ll begin with the easiest and perhaps most accessible ways to clean a mattress and work our way down to what’s considered “state of the art” by today’s housekeeping standards. Steps to Cleaning a Mattress If I was going to clean a mattress, I would start with the vinegar and baking soda method. This method of cleaning mattresses is fun if you’re into science and stuff. Hell, your children might consider mattress cleaning as a profession if they do it this way. All you do is get a spray bottle and fill it with vinegar. Then, you spray it on the stain, making sure to get the stain good and wet. Let the vinegar sit for a few minutes, and then pour on the baking soda and let that sit for as long as it takes for the fizz to stop and the stain to dry. All that’s left is to vacuum up the mess. If you’re not into vinegar, you may want to try a different approach with something like Borax. Borax is amazing stuff. All you need to do is soak the spot with water, or just get it damp.
Then, pour a little Borax on the spot and rub gently in a circular motion until you start to notice the spot fading. Once you’re satisfied with the results, simply let the water and Borax dry, then vacuum the Borax out of the mattress. A bristled vacuum extension might make getting the leftovers out of your mattress easier. You can get 20 Mule Team Borax at Amazon. For some spots and stains, acidic cleaners won’t cut it, and that’s when you turn to good old soap and water.Put a table spoon of a biodegradable all-purpose cleaner like Ecover’s All Purpose Cleaner on the spot and rub it around until you’re certain you’ve covered the stain. Let that sit, then come in with a small bucket of warm water and a sponge and start scrubbing. Rinse the sponge in the water as often as possible to pick up as much of the soap and stain as possible. Thankfully, any residues left over from plant-based soaps are quite harmless. If you’re really serious about getting a stain out of a mattress, you might want to go for hydrogen peroxide.
Yes, it’s true, hydrogen peroxide is a biodegradable substance. It smells like hell, but it degrades into oxygen and water very quickly. You want to be careful with hydrogen peroxide because it tends to bleach fabrics; I used to bleach my hair with it. Use a small cloth and dab at the stain with hydrogen peroxide. It shouldn’t need much scrubbing. Dabbing with a dry cloth should pick up the stain, and hydrogren peroxide’s low evaporative temperature should take care of the rest. One method I haven’t touched on yet is the enzymatic cleaner. A lot of people are uncertain about enzymatic cleaners because they’re unfamiliar with the product and the process. First of all, a lot of enzymatic cleaners are sold as pet deodorizers. If you can find an organic pet deodorizer, you’re probably looking at an enzymatic cleaner. Then what you do is dampen the part of the mattress you want clean with this stuff and let it sit. The enzymes will actually digest any organic stain or smell created by an animal, such as yourself.
Enzymatic cleaners are tres chic in the organic cleaning industry. Enzymatic cleaners are nothing new; most contact lense cleaning solutions use enzymes to break down proteints that have built up on your lenses. Most enzymatic cleaners are, however, only used for stains and spots that pets or humans make. Sporicidin, Zymex, and Biozyme Fabric Cleaner are all good examples of mainstream enzymatic cleaners. Organic Mattresses & Mattress Pads If you’re dealing with a bed wetter, or for whatever reason your mattress tends to get dirty, you might want to consider a mattress pad with a latex rubber core (natural rubber, we call it) and a cotton sleeve. It’s easier to wash a mattress pad than it is to clean a mattress regularly. You may also want to consider an organic mattress instead of an innerspring mattress. Innerspring mattresses made by large furniture companies usually contain flame retardant chemical compounds called PBDEs (Penta, Octa, and Deca).Studies have shown that PBDEs can affect hormone levels, as well as the reproductive and neurological systems of humans and animals.
PBDEs have been banned by the European Union and efforts are being made here to do the same. Organic mattresses made of materials like cotton, wool, and latex rubber foam do not contain PBDEs and are often softer than commercial mattresses. Some people buy commercial mattresses because they claim to stop the build up of dust mites. These claims are dubious, at best, and in order to make such claims companies will often treat their mattresses with any number of toxic chemicals. If you’re really concerned about dust mites, you should instead turn to high thread count cotton sheets and mattress covers. All natural, high thread count cotton sheets are washable, and nothing kills dust mites and their eggs faster than a hot water wash cycle. Natural Products for Cleaning Mattresses Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Bleach is a great alternative to chlorine bleach and is also very handy for getting spots and stains out before they become permanent. As it turns out, Seventh Generation’s bleach alternative is little more than hydrogen peroxide with a few additives.