What are the top memory foam mattress problems? Here's answers to the most common Tempurpedic style bed concerns including smells, bad sex rumors, sweaty sleep and the effects of sleeping on synthetic chemicals. Odors are near the top of memory foam mattress problems. They are very common in cheap mattresses that are delivered in compressed vacuum packaging. The mattresses are usually not left to air out at the manufacturer long enough to let off gassing take place completely before they are compressed and sealed for delivery. If you notice an odor, leave the doors and windows open to let the mattress air out. The odor usually dissipates within a couple days or weeks. If the odor really bothers you and it's not getting any better, exercise the return option on your guarantee. You did read and approve the mattress trial period options in your mattress guarantee didn't you? Sex on memory foam is not necessarily worse, but it is different. You may be a bit more sweaty than usual afterwards.
You can solve this memory foam problem by choosing one of the newer models that have a mattress cover or top layer that wicks away moisture. Your mobility will be reduced a bit. Since memory foam sinks rather than pushes back, you might not be able to roll around as energetically as you are accustomed to. But you can also try almost anything without worrying about a limb falling asleep due to pressure points. There's no 'rebound' to help you acquire a rhythm and speed but...since the partner on the bottom is going to be gripped or cupped by the mattress, you'll use less energy and concentration in maintaining your 'aim'. Now you only need to tie them down if you both enjoy it. You won't have to worry about squeaking springs waking kids or neighbors. Only you and your partner can determine whether you like sex on memory foam. Make sure you get a good return policy, because this is one thing the Maniac does not recommend testing at the mattress store. This used to be the most common memory foam mattress problem.
Because memory foam gets softer and 'cups' you where you're warm, heat can become trapped and cause a sweaty spot. Many newer mattresses have specially designed top layers that dissipate heat more efficiently and covers made with fabrics like CoolMax that wick moisture away from the body. This is absolutely true. On the other hand, with less pain and numbness caused by pressure points you'll feel less need to turn over and you may wake up fewer times at night. The same properties that allow visco elastic foam to get softer with your body heat do cause memory foam to be a bit slower to respond in cooler environments. Most people do not notice this effect unless the bed is in a basement, or an RV or semi-trailer sleeping cab in the winter. This is much less noticeable in newer models. Some people worry about memory foam mattress problems attributed to polyurethane. The jury is still out as to whether it causes health problems for more than a handful of ultra-sensitive people.
The Maniac's opinion is that people have been sleeping on polyurethane based visco elastic foam for about 20 years. You'd think that would be enough time for long term exposure problems to become evident. If you're concerned with this issue, there are some newer, so-called natural memory foam mattresses like Tandalay that claim to reduce or eliminate these problems. These 6 complaints are the most common memory foam mattress problems. Others, including 'memory loss', lack of durability and cracking used to be common in visco foam mattresses. But now these problems are usually only found in cheap memory foam mattresses. So, if you feel you can live with these possible problems, go right ahead and purchase your new memory foam mattress with confidence that you'll be getting a great night's sleep.Night Sweats and Sleep Waking up in the middle of the night feeling clammy and drenched in sweat? Too hot to get back to sleep? Night sweats are surprisingly common. In fact, in a survey we carried out, 34% of respondents reported excessive sweating at night.
And with the condition common in children too, it can be a big cause of disrupted sleep for all the family, making you feel tired rather than refreshed in the morning. What are night sweats? Are you having night sweats, or are you simply too hot in bed? You may just be overheating because the central heating is on, your bedding is far too heavy or because it’s a very warm night. Real night sweats will wake you up from deep sleep with drenched bedding and are more difficult to solve than being too hot in bed. They usually occur when your body's natural thermostat isn't working perfectly. There are lots of different reasons why this can happen, from hormones to medication, and even certain foods and drinks. What’s more, they can happen to anyone – male or female, child or adult, in illness or in perfect health. The important thing to realise is that there are steps you can take to get relief. What causes night sweats? • Menopause: 75% of women will experience extreme sweating while sleeping due to menopause.
In fact, it's one of the most common symptoms. They are basically 'hot flushes' or 'hot flashes' while you're trying to sleep. • Infant/child overheating: It’s very common for young, growing children to overheat at night. We tend to warm up more in our deeper stages of sleep, which causes more trouble for little ones than adults due to immature temperature regulation systems and a greater proportion of sweat glands compared to body size. • Diabetes: When hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) happens during sleep, it can cause episodes of excessive sweating. • Sleep apnoea: Night sweats are a less obvious side effect of sleep apnoea, a condition which causes waking and restlessness during the night. • Other medical conditions and medication: A variety of other medical conditions, from infections to hormone disorders, can trigger extreme sweating at night. It can also be a side effect of taking certain medication. • Memory foam mattress: Because they’re made from purely synthetic materials, memory foam mattresses can’t regulate temperature or absorb the moisture which comes from excessive sweating at night.
In fact, these mattresses need body heat in order to mould to your body shape and provide support. So if you’re sleeping on a memory foam mattress, this could be causing your night sweats or making them worse. • Simply a warm sleeper: Not all night sweats are caused by medical conditions or the wrong choice of mattress. Some people are simply warm sleepers. However, don’t worry – there are still ways for you to improve your sleep quality. Read on to find out more. Once you've been checked over by your GP and have identified the cause of your night sweats, you can begin working on ways to help yourself sleep more comfortably. How to get relief from night sweats – and get a better night’s sleep We’re firm believers that night sweats don’t have to be a nightmare. Simple tips, such as leaving a window open at night, having a fan pointed at your bed, and keeping a glass of iced water by your bed can all help to keep you cool. So can avoiding synthetic nightwear and bed linen.
Natural fibres such as cotton, linen and wool are breathable, helping to reduce sweating at night. Swapping your polyester pyjamas and bed sheets for cotton alternatives is a great starting point for better sleep. But it’s a little-known secret that changing your duvet, pillows and mattress to wool-filled alternatives can deliver far greater benefits. Contrary to popular belief, wool is a very cool fibre to sleep in, thanks to its superior natural ability to manage moisture. If you suffer with constant night sweats, this quality is crucial to waking less and sleeping more. How wool bedding can help with sweating during sleep Wool is an amazing natural fibre that has evolved over thousands of years to keep sheep healthy. It's a natural thermoregulator and can absorb up to 30% its own weight in moisture. It’s also natural and renewable, hypoallergenic, antibacterial and dust mite free. When you begin to sweat, the dry wool fibres draw that moisture away from your skin and absorb it into the structure of the fibre.
It's common to sweat around half a litre of moisture every night. If you are suffering from night sweats it's likely you'll lose far more. This moisture has to go somewhere, which is why wool’s ability to absorb moisture is so beneficial. Even a simple cotton sheet won't perform as well to keep you cool as it can't absorb as much moisture as wool. Cotton can absorb 10% its weight in moisture in comparison to wool's 30%, so amazingly, you'll be better off with a wool duvet than a cotton sheet. Better still, combining a wool duvet with cotton sheets and covers will provide further benefit. Night Sweat Solution from The Wool Room Our wool bedding sets come with a 30-day money back sleep guarantee – if you don't see an improvement in your sleep after 30 days, we'll give you a full refund. You can choose one of our pre-made bedding sets or alternatively you can select your ideal duvet, mattress protector/topper and pillows to make up your own custom bedding set. A good night’s sleep is invaluable to your health and wellbeing – which is why choosing wool bedding is one of the smartest investments you can make.