Holiday details: Mar 2006 Did you find this review helpful? Holiday details: Feb 2006 Holiday details: Jan 2006 Holiday details: Nov 2005 Holiday details: Oct 2005 Holiday details: Jun 2005 Similar hotels around Valletta Club Salina Wharf Aparthotel Hotels near British Hotel Valletta: Compare hotel Rates! Mdina: Compare hotel Rates! Do you own British Hotel? Promote your business with To respond to a review, use the Management Response FormThe Case for Buying a Latex Mattress The mattress is rarely a design element. It is always covered up, hidden, and never the showcase of a bedroom. Because of this, it's hard to imagine spending 200 times more on the mattress than on the next most expensive item in your bedroom. With that in mind, I'd like to present to you the case for purchasing a latex mattress. If you are lucky, you'll spend one third of your life laying on your mattresses. If you buy an inner spring mattress, I assume you will have many of them over the course of your lifetime.
That brings me to argument number 1: One mattress, 30+ yearsWe have had our latex mattress for less than six months, so I am not a credible source on the longevity of a latex mattress. I will say that the claims that a latex mattress will endure for at least 30 years seem believable, because there is nothing to break in there. It is all latex foam. That means it won't be taking up space in a landfill, or getting burned as trash does in Minneapolis, until at least 2040. ValueAbout six and a half years ago I bought a mattress for about $650. We replaced it recently because it had worn out. As someone who wants to use things until they are absolutely broken, it was difficult to accept the fact that so much fabric, padding, foam, wood, and metal was now obsolete. When it was time to buy a new mattress, being the research fiend that I am, I searched high and low for information about buying a mattress that more closely matched my values. I wanted to know if it could be reused, or broken down at the end of its useful lifecycle.
I wanted to know that I wasn't going to be be inhaling off-gassed toxins in my sleep, and I wanted to know that the money we spent on a new mattress wouldn't be thrown out six or seven years down the road. All that research led to a latex mattress. Considering that I was willing to spend about $100 per year on a traditional mattress, I decided it was time to invest in a mattress that would last a long time, could be broken down after its useful life, and wouldn't off gas nastiness. That was a latex mattress. Fire retardant and non-toxicMattresses sold in the US must conform to fire safety standards. As a result of this, mattresses are soaked in flame-retardant chemicals. Unfortunately, some fire retardants are quite toxic. If you are concerned about this, as I am, it is always a good idea to ask a manufacturer what they use as a fire retardant. In the case of Saavy Rest Latex Mattresses, the flame retardant is untreated, natural wool. This allows the mattress to meet fire test requirements and be non-toxic.
End of lifeThe most intriguing, and admittedly, difficult claim about latex mattresses is that they can be composted at the end of their natural life. It is easy to believe that a natural material will compost, but I am not sure I'm sold on the two claims that the mattresses have a useful life of 30+ years and they will compost. I guess I'll have to wait to find out. Do any of you have research to share about mattresses? MORE LATEX MATTRESSES ON APARTMENT THERAPY:• Organic Serenity Natural Latex Mattress• The 10 Best All-Natural and Organic Mattress Sources• Reviews of IKEA (& Other Brand) Latex Mattresses?• Review: NaturaLatex Tranquil by Natura• Review: IKEA Sultan ErfjordThe Casper Dog Mattress Engineered by the same team behind the Casper mattress, our durable dog mattress is a perfect sleep environment designed around dog behavior. 100 NIGHT TRIAL, FREE RETURNS THAT’S ALMOST TWO DOG YEARS Sleep on it, lounge on it, drool on it — if your pup doesn’t love the dog mattress, we’ll give you a full refund.
DESIGNED FOR TOP DOGS, BY TOP DOGS Designed by the same engineering team behind all of Casper’s sleep products, the dog mattress is a universally comfortable sleep surface for our four-legged friends. We combined our mattress-making know-how with extensive dog-centered research to create a sleep environment that caters to canines’ natural behaviors. 460 HOURS OF LABORATORY TESTING 11 MONTHS OF DOG SLEEP STUDIES SEE DOG MATTRESS DETAILS Designed and assembled in the USA. Visco Elastic Memory Foam Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Cover In the US, we ship via UPS Ground. In Canada, we ship via UPS Air. Please allow one extra day for customs. Free shipping and free returns in the US and Canada. Remove the cover and wash in cold water on a gentle cycle. If needed, use a enzyme- based spot cleaner to remove tough stains. LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE ON FOAM Pups spend more than half their lives sleeping. If any species deserves an outrageously comfortable sleep surface, it’s dogs.
So we combined pressure-relieving memory foam and durable support foam to create a bed that loves Fido back. Sounds just like another mattress we know... DOGS WILL DIG IT Dogs scratch or dig before laying down. That’s an instinct they inherited from their wild ancestors, who would kick up dirt to find cooler ground and brush away debris before turning in for the night. Our surface features excess material on top to mimic the sensation of pawing at loose earth. So dig in, doggies. There’s a reason pups like to squeeze into tight spaces. They’ve learned to seek refuge from predators, so they feel safest in enclosed areas. The supportive foam bolsters of the mattress create a safe space for dogs to lay their heads — literally and figuratively. Even the most well-behaved dogs have bad days. But no matter how rough they play, most dogs can’t rip through our durable cover material — it’s made with one of the strongest bonded microfibers available. It’s so tough, similar materials are used in performance footwear designed to withstand years of abuse.
PERFECT FOR HUMANS, TOO The durable cover is easy to remove and machine wash. The fortified construction won’t sink, slump, or sag over time. The nylon fibers in the cover are heat bonded, creating a slick barrier that’s practically impenetrable to fur. Sewn-in pockets hide the metal zippers, so they won’t scratch your floors. Find out how our canine customers are liking the Casper dog mattress. Brought Bodhi home from breeder and he went to his new bed without suggestion. Bhodi is a twelve week old toy Australian shepherd. He took 5 naps the day I brought him home. He sleeps soundly against the bolster. Seems to love it. Not once have I needed to point out where it is and he hasn't tried once to get on our sofa or other furniture! Rosie loved it so much she could hardly wait until the package was opened. She did her little jumping in the air dance and then pounced into the bed, loving it. I have three dogs all under thirty pounds and I bought three of the small Casper dog beds at the same time I bought my king size Casper mattress and pillows.