Image: Yes, we'd all love to purchase a new mattress to float away on at the drop of a hat, but they're so dang expensive it's not always possible. The good news is, if you have a semi-decent mattress and box spring, you can make some small investments and tweaks to boost your bed's level of fluffy comfort. A photo posted by Fruition Skin Therapy (@fruitionskintherapy) on Jan 7, 2017 at 8:48pm PST Even if you have a pillow-top, don't just throw a single foam pad on over the mattress and expect your bed to dish up the best sleeping experience ever. For a luxurious and super-comfortable bed, you need to layer on the extras and add a few other goodies to create the perfect combination for you. More: Things to consider when buying a new bed Check out a memory foam mattress pad, for instance. They come in various sizes, but we suggest going for one that's 1-1/2 to 2 inches thick. You get the benefit of amazing cushioning, but the pad isn't so big that you don't have room for other types of padding.
A photo posted by Beta Cat (@betabetacat) on Dec 31, 2016 at 8:01am PST Memory foam is a great start, but next you need to double down with an eggcrate mattress pad. Yeah, they look a little crazy, but they're also amazingly comfortable. Get one big enough to cover the entire top surface of your bed and position it near the top layers of extras (on top of your memory foam, for instance), just beneath a thinner topper that's directly under your fitted sheet. If you aren't allergic to feather products, down bedding can be a gorgeously fluffy addition to your bed. Look for down pillows, mattress toppers and comforters. But quality matters here, folks — if you buy a cheap down comforter or pillow, you're going to be constantly needled to death with the prickly ends of the feathers poking through the cloth barrier. A photo posted by Cristina Dumitrache (@qrstin) on Jan 8, 2017 at 3:28am PST Whether you are allergic, don't like to buy animal products or just don't feel like dishing out the dough for down, there are synthetic substitutes/down alternatives for feather bedding.
More: DIY wooden headboard makes your bedroom instantly farmer-chic If you're looking for a good bang for your buck, the Chezmoi Collection goose down alternative comforter is a steal at $55 at Sears, and you can't beat the Natural Comfort super-warm and cozy down alternative comforter at $42 on Amazon. A photo posted by @sleep.whale.pillows on Jan 8, 2017 at 7:58am PST Speaking of comforters, it's important to pay attention to seasons and the climate you live in while shopping for one. The Natural Comfort down alternative mentioned above is great for winter, but for summer you'll want to seek out something a little lighter. There's also a whole category of all-season comforters to keep on hand to get your body temperature just right. Comforters also come in a variety of weights — so if you are claustrophobic or are soothed by a substantial heavy covering while sleeping, weight is definitely something you'll want to take into consideration. Originally published August 2009.
Next up: Get great sheetsLatex Mattress Topper by Nature Pure Certified 100% natural latex To order by phone give us a call at (510) 253-2560. Be sure to check out our clearance latex mattress topper section and save $$.Latex mattress toppers are a natural way to increase the comfort of your mattress. Perfect for customers who don't want any of the chemicals associated with memory foam. Try our Nature Pure certified 100% natural latex mattress topper today. No latex proteins (causes latex allergies). Just natural foam made from the sap of the rubber tree. We import these directly from Sri Lanka and are able to pass on the savings. Be sure to get a cover with your latex mattress topper, they will last much longer when protected. Latex mattress toppers come with a 90-day trial period and are warranted for 15 years. We can also cut your latex mattress topper to size (usually about $20 extra). Latex Egg Crate Topper We also make an egg crate latex mattress topper. These are approximately 2" in thickness.
You've never felt anything like this! These are made from the medium density but actually feel soft because of the egg crate pattern. It is very important to get the cotton case with these egg crate pads. Which firmness is right for me? Most people choose either our soft or medium feeling latex mattress topper when softening a firm mattress. The soft feels nice, cushy, and plush while the medium is reported by many customers to offer the perfect balance of comfort and support. Use a firm latex mattress topper to add more life to a failing mattress. "ILD" is the hardness numbering system for rating the firmness of foam. ILD is the number of pounds it takes to compress a sample of latex one inch. We carry 5 different firmnesses: Soft N25 (11-18 ILD), Medium N28 (24-28 ILD), Firm N31 (30-35 ILD), Extra Firm N36 (39-44 ILD), and Hard N45 (58-64 ILD). Typically, most people prefer a 3" latex mattress topper as it produces a substantial increase in comfort. People who select a 2" thick topper do it because they only desire a small improvement in their comfort.
Or just 1" for a slight improvement. Most stomach sleepers also prefer 2" toppers while side sleepers prefer 4" in thickness to really allow them to sink in. Latex has natural flaws Latex mattress toppers are a natural product and should be used with a cover. Natural latex will gradually dry over time and a cover will slow the process and keep the latex crumbs inside. Latex toppers have naturally occurring flaws that include discoloration, small tears, small air pockets, and the visible holes do not always go all the way through. Small crumbs shed off the material. Only the Cal King size latex mattress topper is made with a glue seam. A latex mattress topper has a sort of buttermilk/rubber smell. This smell is slight and most customers don't find it unpleasant. If you are very sensitive to smells, we can send you a free sample. These free latex mattress topper samples are too small to help with firmness questions and only help with smell, touch, or allergy questions. Our 100% cotton muslin (muslin is a cotton sheeting) cases are in stock and ready to ship in 2"–4" thicknesses.
Please allow 7 days for us to sew 1" thicknesses and all organic cotton cases. Our certified organic cotton covers are made from a double knit organic cotton yarn. They are soft and supple. Our heavy organic cotton double knit is two layers of soft organic cotton cross-knitted together. Our fabrics, since they are 100% cotton, will shrink if washed (they can be dry cleaned safely). So, we offer for $45 to shrink the fabric before we sew it to size. They are then machine washable/dryable. Just reply to your order confirmation email that you would like us to do this, and we will preshrink the fabric before we sew it to size. Since natural latex toppers can last up to 25 years when encased properly, it's important to protect latex toppers from biodegrading as much as possible. We also offer latex cut to size. Click a shape for a custom latex mattress topper quote: Latex Mattress Topper Exchanges/Returns: Watch this cool video on how to compress your latex mattress topper. Since UPS/Fedex charge by size this will greatly reduce your costs if you need to return your latex mattress topper.