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By: R.C. (Bob) Dimas

How to Eliminate Dark Circles Under Your Eyes (Zombieitis)!

Look like a Zombie when you wake up?

If you want to stop waking up tired you should be sleeping on a mattress that is right for you. Most people think they are but that is not what the survey says. A proper mattress should be right for your size, back condition and preference. However, trying to figure all that out without talking to the right people is as difficult as trying to make out one Zombie from another as you stare into the fog.

zombie-buttonAccording to a recent sleep survey conducted by the Better Sleep Association – 68% of people sleep on a mattress that is the wrong firmness. The percentage gets even higher after you add in all the people that are sleeping on a fairly new mattress that is no longer comfortable.

“My 20-year pillow top mattress is no longer comfortable (after 3 or 4 years of use)”, is one of the most common complaints that we hear in our showroom.

Possible Causes of Dark Circles

If it’s not the mattress and if you are sleeping on the right firmness, based on scientific Ergocheck pressure testing, then the dark circles under your eyes could be caused by one of the following:

1. Hereditary Predisposition
Some people have a hereditary predisposition to dark circles, and without realizing it you may be predisposed to leaking weak capillaries around the eyes, which cause the appearance of dark circles.

2. Stress
According to the “Joy of Stress”, not enough stress is bad for you but too much stress will make you looking and feeling tired all the time. Lower your stress levels through relaxation to ease the appearance of dark circles.

3. Excess Sugar
“We are what we eat”, it is as simple as that. Research has shown that cutting down on processed sugar-laden foods makes eyes, hair, and skin more healthy and radiant looking.

4. Excess Alcohol
Like excess sugar, too many nights drinking and you are likely to see an increase in dark circles. This is due to the nutrients being drained from your body by the toxicity of the alcohol.

5. Dehydration
Dehydration affects the appearance of skin and its elasticity. With 75% of the population unknowingly dehydrated, it is no wonder the skin around our eyes looks so tired. Start drinking more water and the skin around your eyes will re-hydrate and appear healthier.

In conclusion, if you are predisposed to dark circles and are having trouble sleeping, I recommend a course of good sleep hygiene to optimize your sleep and set your body clock to sleep faster, deeper and longer during the correct hours. Sleep hygiene can be defined as habits and practices that are conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis. Sleep hygiene is the key to sweet dreams!

Start every day with a good night’s sleep…

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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By: R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Conquer Sleep Issues & Feel More Energized

How to Conquer Sleep Issues & Feel More Energized

It may help to know that you’re not alone in your quest for better sleep. Research studies demonstrate that approximately 25% of people suffer from some form of sleep disorder.

In order to live better, you need to sleep better. If your sleeping habits include some of the following, you’ll be well on your way to establishing an effective sleep.

1. Get Into Routine
Set a bedtime and stick to it. Remember you need at least 7 hours of sleep a night.

2. Turn Off Your Screens
The glow from screens is known to delay the release of melatonin, making it harder for you to get to sleep.

3. Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol
Caffeine, a stimulant, keeps your body alert and energized; therefore, increases the number of times you wake during the night.

4. Sleep with the Right Mattress and Pillow
Sleeping with the wrong mattress and/or pillow could be keeping you awake at night or reducing your quality of sleep. Make sure you are sleeping on the right quality and firmness. Our Ergo check Testing and the information that you supply will take the guess work out of what mattress firmness is right for you on your side of the bed. Don’t buy your next mattress without a proper Sleep Analysis conducted by a qualified Sleep Expert and a Medical Practitioner if you are under current care. (https://foamite.com/ergo-number-sleep-analysis)

5. Take a Warm Bath
A drop in body temperature helps to trigger the need for sleep so a warm bath (or a soak in the hot-tub) may help you fall asleep faster. You can enhance this effect by using aromatherapy products (bath oils, scented candles and so on) with calming properties.

6. Practice Relaxation Techniques
Today’s fast-paced world tends to make us tense and irritable, which can really interfere with your ability to sleep well. Spending some time on relaxing activities (breathing exercises, yoga, massage, meditation, or gentle stretches) before bed can lower anxiety levels and calm your body and mind.

7. Exercise Daily
Vigorous exercise is best, but even light exercise is better than no activity. Exercise at any time of day, but not at the expense of your sleep.

You can sleep better! You just need the right bedtime routine in order to achieve it.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

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The Mattress Buying Guide For Newly Married Couples

Have you given IT much thought? IT is what you’ll be sleeping on…

If you haven’t already done so, you are about to invest in one of life’s greatest and most essential experiences – a good night’s sleep with someone else in your bed, beside you, all the time!

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According to Bedding Industry experts “consumers don’t really know what to look for in sleep products. Instead, they buy what is sold to them by retail salespeople.” If you want to avoid the pitfalls of mattress shopping and a bad mattress experience you should come in and see us.

1) Why is a good Mattress so important?
How will this mattress be used? You are newlyweds it will probably be used a lot. In which case you may want to invest a little more time and money to make sure you get the right one and one that lasts longer.
Firmer is not necessarily better. A firm bed resists rather than conforming to the natural position of your body. Therefore, your body must constantly adjust in order to get comfortable; sometimes as much as 60 to 80 times a night.

Our Ergocheck Testing will help to determine your Ergo Number and what firmness is right for your side of the bed – based on your size, back condition and preference.

You will love the fact that we can make one bed with two different feels. One does not have to sacrifice to accommodate the other – like you may have to if buying from another mattress store.

2) Improved sleep will

  • Have a dramatic impact on your marriage
  • Boost your energy levels and immune system
  • Enhance memory, the ability to learn and make decisions
  • Assist cell regeneration to slow the visible effects of aging

3) A Mattress is an important investment…
In your quality of life, and when you consider that every $1000 you spend represents just 27 cents a night over 10 years, it’s worthwhile investing in better quality for better sleep and happier days.

4) The lifespan of a Foamite Mattress is between 20-25 years
After this time, if used regularly, a bed may have deteriorated by as much as 75% from its original condition. As part of our sustainability goal, you can bring your mattress back and we can change a layer in it to give it some added life. It is not unusual for Foamite mattresses to last 20 to 25 years.

5) An old Mattress is not hygienic
We lose as much as 500 ml of moisture a night that goes directly into your mattress, which is why Foamite has invested so heavily in foam and fabrics that dissipate heat and moisture and promote drier sleep. Mattresses are also the ideal home for dust mites. Our iFoam is made with silver ions that deter bed bugs and dust mites so do our Silver Pure Wellness Cover.

Start every day with a good night’s sleep and make sure that your mattress is not preventing you from doing so. That way you can go from waking up miserable to waking up happy. If you start out happy, then keeping your marriage happy will be much easier.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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By: R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Teens Who Sleep Less Have Difficulty With Grades

Here’s the thing… anything you do can turn into a “habit”. Your mind loves routine. Like a needle on a vinyl record (please explain to the teenagers in your life), your mind loves to stay in the same groove that it has worn into your life for as long as you will allow it to do so. Your mind will use any rationalization or excuse it can latch onto to avoid change.

All through high school kids may have said, “sure, it’s true that my marks aren’t where they should be …but, hey, I’m doing what I love and slow and steady wins the race…eventually I will get there. I will start tomorrow.”

“It’s true that I’m too busy to set goals, make schedules, plan my days, eat better, exercise, and sleep better…the main activities that will allow you to do better…but, hey, I do what I do to get by and I’ll eventually make time for those things tomorrow.”

“It’s true that I’m possibly sabotaging my future success by staying up late to play video games or to talk to my friends online, but I am willing to take that chance so that I can enjoy today (the best times of my life) …when I go to college, as I get older or when I start working, then I will do all those things …tomorrow”.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Tomorrow is a lie. And tomorrow is the under achiever’s best friend.

Slow and steady only works for fairy tales – the tortoise and the hare. Working hard without proper rest and working smart is lethal to your long term goals and dreams. Are you really being the best that you can be and getting the most out of every day? Or are you fooling yourself into thinking that because you are exhausted by early evening – because you didn’t sleep right – that you must be working hard.

And then what do you do? Well the needle goes back into the groove and the beat goes on and on and on…you snooze on the couch from 5 to 7 pm, to feel better. You do this without realizing or caring that this will mess up your sleep routine. By 10 pm you will be wide awake and texting around to see who else is a night owl, just like you.

Many studies prove this to be true

According to several previous studies, researchers have repeatedly reported that sleep deprivation, amongst teens, can negatively affect physical and mental health. These studies have found that people who slept fewer hours experienced more fatigue, cognitive impairment and a lack of concentration the following morning in comparison to people who slept better and more.

Now, in a new study conducted by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the findings reveal that teenagers who slept less than other teenagers have more academic and emotional issues.

BEST-SECRET-SQR“This very important study adds to the already clear evidence that youth who are night owls are at greater risk for adverse outcomes,” said UC Berkeley psychologist Allison Harvey, senior author of the paper reported by Medical Xpress.” Helping teens to understand the benefits of good sleep habits is an important to their success as teaching them how to take good notes.

However, most parents know that this is not an easy process; especially when they have developed bad habits in the summer and teenagers don’t fully understand the need to change for the better. At Berkeley, sleep coaches draw from the science of motivation, habit formation and sleep to help teens achieve earlier bedtimes.

The research team looked at data from a national study conducted in the United States that studied “Adolescent Health Issues”. The study monitored and followed adolescents, from 1994, to see what factors influenced their behaviours. The team specifically analyzed information on 2,700 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18.

The researchers examined three time periods, which were the onset of puberty, one year after puberty and young adulthood. Of the 2,700 adolescents, 30 percent of them reported sleeping later than 11:30 pm on school days. During the summer time, these children stated that they slept later than 1:30am. The researchers found that by the time the children graduated from high school, the children who slept later had lower grade point averages (G.P.A.) and more emotional problems. The team found that sleeping later during the summertime when school is not in session did not affect children’s academics but did increase children’s vulnerability in developing emotional problems.

“Academic pressures, busy after-school schedules, and the desire to finally have free time at the end of the day to connect with friends on the phone or online make this problem even more challenging,” said Lauren Asarnow, lead author of the study and a graduate student in UC Berkeley’s Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic. “The good news is that sleep behavior is highly modifiable with the right support.”
The research team stressed the importance of getting young children and teenagers to sleep earlier and stick to their sleeping schedules. The study was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Final Word

Based on the study, only 30 percent of teens are not going to bed on time. That means the majority are doing the right thing. Parents should not assume that all teenagers are staying up late and sleeping poorly. Similarly, teenagers should not think that all their friends are up late. The smart ones are sleeping. The high achievers are in bed, getting their rest because they want to put their best foot forward – tomorrow.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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The World Cup of Mattresses - Come Pick a Winner!

The World Cup of Soccer is here! So, who is going to win? For me, it is very obvious. The team that will win is the team that “Sleeps Better”. Yes, you heard it here first and I really mean it. The team of players that can handle the pressure, stress, adversity, change and still get a good night’s sleep will finish first and be crowned Champions of the World!

The key to winning is not more and better practices (that should have all been done by now); instead, what is more, important at this stage of the game is more and better sleep.

A growing body of evidence shows that athletic performance, no matter what sport you are playing, improves as you improve the quality of your sleep. However, there are still some macho athletic types out there that are of the attitude that “sleep is for the lazy and weak”.

Not true “Macho Man” sleep is more important than you may realize and if you don’t sleep right it could wreak havoc on your mind and health starting from the very first night. It also gets progressively worse after just 5 nights of sleeping poorly.

Slowly but surely, more and more educated and forward thinking professional athletes and their coaches are realizing that a little extra sleep isn’t a sign of weakness after all, but more like a predictor of strength, come game day.

Similarly, it’s not just the quantity of sleep that is important but also the quality of sleep. You can be in bed for 8 hours but if you are only sleeping during 4 of those hours then you are not getting the rest that your body needs to repair, replenish and rejuvenate all the parts (including your mind) that need to work hard and compete for the day after.

Some of the things that can keep you up at night are: sleeping on a mattress that is too hard, too soft, too hot or too small for your size. Any of these problems can cause restless tossing and turning that will keep you up throughout the night.

The World Cup of Mattresses

We have traveled all over the world to find the best and most natural comfort ingredients. But these ingredients all by themselves, without proper knowledge of how to put them together to provide you with Better Sleep, is like a bunch of good individual players doing their own thing and trying to win the game all by themselves.

We stock 45 grades of foam. Most of them are made in Canada; however, when we realized that there are better grades out there that did not previously exist here – we went out and got the rights for them and brought them back to Canada.

Foam is the key comfort ingredient used in all mattresses, the fastest growing sleep surface and the number one brand of mattress presently selling all over the world. The key is to know the difference amongst the various grades and to get a combination that is right for your weight, back condition and preference – on your side of the bed. Yes, we do that and we pioneered the concept 25 years ago.

Final Word

Our brand promise is to offer you high quality custom mattresses that are not offered in stores. To educated consumers that value the quality of their sleep and to offer these better custom mattresses, directly to you, at a much lower factory direct price.

They will improve the quality of your sleep so that you will be better rested to enjoy the beautiful game of soccer. A better night’s sleep will also put you in a better mood so that you can cheer for your favourite team, with passion, win or lose!

There is nothing better than sleeping on Real Comfort!

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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Exercise Can Help You Sleep & Live Better

Whether you consider yourself to be a good sleeper or an insomniac, it is important to realize and appreciate the full potential of your nightly sleep. Here is one major daytime habit that you can change that will improve your sleep at night – Physical Exercise.

Many of us spend much of our day sitting motionless in a classroom, in a vehicle or perhaps in front of a computer screen, but research has shown that people who are physically fit and active have a better quality of sleep.

Exercising just three times a week for 20-30 minutes will have a noticeable impact on the quality of your sleep, as well as your overall health and fitness. You should prioritize and do exercises that get your heart pumping, such as walking, swimming or cycling.

Sleep experts recommend exercising at least four hours before bedtime, and the best time is usually late afternoon. Exercising at this time is beneficial because body temperature is related to sleep. Body temperatures rise during exercise and take as long as 6 hours to begin to drop. Because cooler body temperatures are associated with the onset of sleep, it’s important to allow the body time to cool off before sleep.

NSF Study Summary

People that took part in the survey were divided into 4 categories based on their exercising habits:

A) Vigorous: Running, biking, swimming, and significant physical exertion.
B) Moderate: Yoga, weight training and above average levels of exertion.
C) Light: Primarily walking and normal levels of exertion.
D) No Exercise: Did not engage in exercise (Bobvious).

The results were as follows:

  1. EPrintverybody reported the same amount of sleep on a nightly basis. This was approximately 6 hours and 50 minutes on workdays and 7 hours and 35 minutes on days off.
  2. On average all groups suggested that they needed 7 hours and 15 minutes of sleep to function properly the next day.
  3. However, in all cases, those who exercised reported better sleep than the group below them and all slept better than those who did no exercise at all.
  4. The highest quality of sleep was reported by the group that exercised vigorously. They were the least likely to have sleep problems and if they did they were nothing compared to those that did not exercise.
  5. The “No Exercise” group did not only report lower quality sleep they also reported in greater numbers of a range of difficulties with their health and their daily lives.

The message is very clear and very obvious to me: If you want to be happy in your day time life make exercise a part of your daily routine. Again, devote some time every day to exercise. Make it a priority and it will make you feel better, look better and sleep better. And if you sleep better then the cycle of good days continues on and on.

Exercise on a regular basis if you want to Sleep Better…

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

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Cool iFoam and Natural Latex Hybrid Mattress

iFoam is a Cool Comfort Ingredient that is Designed for Comfort Needs

Sleep experts in Europe have given new iFoam rave reviews. It is now available in Canada, exclusively at Foamite.

The [i] stands for intelligent and iFoam is smarter than your average traditional polyurethane foam. It cools your sleep area when it is hot, it is made with silver ions that deter bed bugs and has the scent of chamomile and lavender.

iifoam-squareFoam is produced with PCM micro-spheres that encapsulate various characteristics to produce the ultimate comfort and sleep experience. PCM stands for ‘Phase Changing Materials’. If you chose to go with Thermo iFoam then you will receive the benefits of a more consistent temperature in your sleep surface. There is nothing more relaxing than a warm comfortable bed in winter and a cool bed in the summer. New iFoam helps to maintain a constant temperature – not too hot and not too cold.

iFoam will help to ensure that the body gets to a comfortable sleeping temperature more quickly and that it stays there longer. This alone will help to increase the best quality of sleep which is also known as REM sleep.

Use iFoam as a cooling layer in your mattress

Did you know that even a 1 or 2-degree swing in room temperature can wake you from a comfortable sleep?

Many mattress shoppers, who love sleeping with the windows open, even in the winter, wonder whether sleeping on a latex rubber mattress will satisfy their need for a cool comfortable sleep. They have doubts and questions; especially, after hearing all the stories about how hot it is to sleep on latex rubber.

Latex Rubber is made from the sap of a Rubber tree, however even though it has air holes in it, it can get somewhat hot depending on the time of year. That is why you might want to add a layer of cooling iFoam under the latex topper. The air holes in the latex allow the iFoam micro-capsules to remove the heat from the sleep surface and store it away from your body so that you can sleep much cooler.

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The firm edges are made with air vents, that way when you sit or roll on your mattress the vents allow all the warm air to come out.

Our cooler collection of mattress covers are made with mesh borders and the same fabric technology that is used in dri-fit golf clothing.

The iFoam and Latex Hybrid Mattress is custom made to suit your weight, preference and back condition. Your partner can get what they need or want on their side of the bed. It’s the coolest all natural latex mattress ever by design.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Sleep cooler and better by knowing the options that are available to do so.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Sleep at Work

1. Most people are walking around exhausted
Have you ever worked with someone who is half asleep and who is holding up everyone else? Workers today are exhausted even before they get to work.

In 2009, one Sleep study reported that about 35 percent of adults surveyed had napped during the previous day. It is not surprising considering that most working Canadians sleep six or fewer hours a night. The recommended amount is between 7 to 9 hours.

2. Staying at work longer doesn’t mean more productivity
North Americans have the longest working hours in the industrial world. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 20 percent of adults say they are so sleepy that it interferes with their daily activities. 85 percent of women in their thirties reported feeling tired on a regular basis. Chronic exhaustion means that despite long hours on the job, our productivity is less than optimal – It is like bouncing a basketball that is not properly inflated.

3d image, conceptual battery, charging, low, full3. Nodding off behind the wheel can be very dangerous
Drowsy driving causes approximately 100,000 car crashes annually, with younger people being the most at risk. While getting a full night’s sleep before driving is ideal, taking a short nap before driving can reduce a person’s accident risk. Experts suggest that if you’re tired before you get behind the wheel, try grabbing a coffee and then taking a nap. Have a caffeinated beverage, recline your seat, rest for 20 minutes, and then wake up ready to go. Don’t forget to set your alarm. You don’t want to go into a deep sleep.

4. Catching a little shut-eye is better than drinking more coffee
People rely on artificial stimulants to get through the day, most employees consume an average of 3 cups of coffee per day.

By doing this, you start the vicious cycle between fighting to sleep and to wake. Instead of a continuous supply of caffeine and sleeping pills, what most of us need, according to experts, is a good nap.

5. Naps are Traditional and improve the overall Work Environment
I said it last week and I will say it again, in the olden days napping was the norm and everybody did it. In many warm weather countries, workers still take a nap in the middle of the day. In Greece, they call it “hypnos”, in the Spanish speaking countries it is a “siesta”. In Canada, we call it “being lazy”.

Research has shown that afternoon drowsiness is part of the body’s natural rhythm and not just a response to a heavy lunch. Most of us agree that sleep is nice, but does it help our brains? NASA thinks it does. Their research has determined that a 25 minute afternoon nap can boost workplace performance by 35 percent. A daytime nap improves mood, memory, creativity, and focus.

6. Naps should be a part of everyone’s Exercise Program
It turns out that napping makes you happy and healthy. A 25-minute power nap three times a week (just like your exercise routine) can reduce the rate of heart disease in healthy individuals by 37 percent, according to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health. So, along with diet and exercise, make naps a part of your wellness program.

7. Naps are good for Productivity and the Economy
Tired employees constitute a $150 billion-a-year drain on American businesses in the form of lost productivity, health care costs and employee absences. Corporations that allow short naps, report fewer errors and accidents. They also claim that it’s worth the slightly shorter workday because napping improves overall productivity. So, grab a pillow and a comfy blanket and start improving your company’s bottom line!

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8. Sleeping on the job is a Growing Trend
The concept of napping at work is growing in popularity. Thirty-four percent of workers surveyed by the National Sleep Foundation say that their workplace permits napping during work breaks; however, only 16 percent report that their employer provides a place for them to nap.

Final Word

Although the workplace nap phenomenon is growing, many companies have not yet warmed up to the idea. The picture of people laid out in the conference room simply doesn’t fly with most mangers. The idea of sleeping at work, for many of us, feels risky; especially, in today’s precarious job environment.

However, with so many people napping anyway – slumped in their chairs or pretending to be in the washroom – isn’t it time to stop playing this cat and mouse game and call a spade a spade? Companies like Google and Nike that face this reality – and don’t stigmatize their employees for being exhausted – know a thing or two about what it takes to attract the best employees possible. We have done it at Foamite, with great success, and you should too. It’s time to bring back the nap!

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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Easy-Care Tips to Help Preserve Your Mattress

A good night’s sleep starts with a good mattress. Since we spend one-third of our lives in them, our beds deserve proper care. They’ll repay us with a clean healthy place to sleep.

Proper care will keep your mattress in good condition. The following easy-care tips will help you get the best out of your bed during its natural life.

Frame it Right

Just as our bodies need the support of a good mattress, mattresses need a proper place to rest. Although a foam mattress does not require a box spring, it still requires a flat surfaced foundation. A good mattress must be matched with an equally good, strong and stable foundation in order for it to retain its support and shape. Please consult our sales personnel to see which foundation best complements the mattress of your choice.

Use Protection

Sweet dreams are the goal, but accidents happen. Protect mattresses from messy mishaps with mattress pads (for example, a FOAMITE Healthguard mattress protector). They’ll absorb moisture and spills before they soak through to the mattress.

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Regular vacuuming will keep mattresses clean and fresh. Remove all bedding from the mattress, then use the upholstery brush to vacuum the top surface and sides of the mattress. Vacuuming removes dust and skin flakes. Vacuum mattresses thoroughly seasonally.

Clean Stains Safely

If a stain does occur, use an upholstery shampoo as directed to remove it. An alternative cleaner, recommended for use on mattresses, is called “dry suds.” Create them by placing about 1/4 cup of liquid dishwashing detergent in a small mixer bowl. Turn the mixer on, and add a few teaspoons of water, a teaspoon at a time. Stand back! The bowl will quickly fill with foam. Scrape the top layer of foam into a small bowl, and take it to the mattress. Rub the stained area gently with the foam, using a sponge or a soft brush, being sure not to wet the padding beneath. Leave the mattress exposed until it is thoroughly dry before replacing the bedding.

Send Sparky to Other Quarters

Pet dander is an allergen for many, and pets shed fur and skin cells, too, promoting a bacteria build up. Banish Sparky from the bedroom at night, and make it up to him with extra walks in the morning — after a good night’s sleep.

Wash Bedding Often, in Hot Water

Temperatures of 130 degrees Fahrenheit are required to kill bacteria. Bacteria can and will survive cold water washing. Wash sheets and pillowcases weekly. Also give pillows, comforters, and blankets a trip to the washer every month to six weeks.

Foamite Mattresses are guaranteed to last. By following a few simple steps it will keep your mattress clean and well supported for many years to come. It will also come in handy in case we need to re-work your mattress based on your changing needs.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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The Best Mattress to Sleep On is Made With "All Foam"

Notice how I said “sleep in” and not “sleep on” in the title? As far as we are concerned the right way to sleep is “in” your mattress and not on it!

What every bed should have, and shouldn’t have…

  1. New developments in foam have made foam the fastest growing sleep surface.
  2. Foam is the key comfort ingredient used in all mattresses.
  3. Blog-SQThe right firmness of foam helps to relieve pressure points.
  4. The layering of different grades of foam gives you proper comfort and support that maintains your spine in its natural alignment.
  5. Foam is non-allergenic, dust mite free and recommended by Doctors all over the world.
  6. Consumers don’t really know what to buy. Once they have had a bad experience then they look to get educated. The smart ones go directly to the manufacturer where they can get better quality sleep options at a variety of price points; usually much less than retail.

What has foam meant to the bedding industry?

Foam has had more impact on the design of sleep products in the last decade than any other single material or element. It’s providing great opportunities for innovation. It’s encouraging a better understanding of sleep product attributes. Overall, the consumer wins with better quality sleep.

What are the attributes of an ideal sleep surface?

First, basic comfort. Above everything else, any and every bed has to be physically comfortable.  You just can’t have a relaxed, healthful sleep without it.

Many feel that comfort is highly subjective, and different for every individual.

I disagree. Comfort is objective and measurable with our Ergocheck pressure testing system. You want to stay under a maximum of 0.5 lbs. of pressure on a square inch of the body surface. Regardless of your size or shape, any increase beyond that begins to restrict circulation and starts the muscle tension that produces restless tossing and turning.

1. SleepHard Now we’re talking about pressure points.

Comfort, absolute physical comfort, is nothing more than the absence of pressure points.

And foam gets rid of them?

Only sleep in space or on a clinically perfect flotation system will do that. But foam does minimize their effect better than any other practical material available today. Its characteristic ability to contour and conform to an irregular shape, in this case, the human body, is unsurpassed.

How does contouring provide comfort?

It allows more of the body to contact the sleep surface. The more square inches of contact, the less overall pressure per square inch, and the less opportunity for discomfort in any local area. In effect, foam’s contourability (is that really a word?) allows every inch of the body to literally carry its own weight. Every type of sleep product, even water, and air beds, are using more and more foam on top to add comfort. The major spring mattress manufacturers have added full-foam mattresses to their line-ups to profit on the popularity of foam. However, the smart consumer not only looks at the price but what grade(s) of foam they are buying for that price.

What’s next on the most important sleep attribute list?

Support. Lots of room for discussion here. Two real camps with basically differing views. First, there are those who have been conditioned over the years to equate support with firmness…” a good firm mattress is necessary for healthful sleep, a soft mattress means morning backache.” Then, there are those who say firm is needlessly uncomfortable, impeding relaxing sleep. Let’s look at some suggested criteria for support.

2. SleepRightSimply stated:

“the sleep surface should hold the spine as close as possible to its natural alignment while standing, regardless if you are a side sleeper.”

There are a couple of other support considerations we can touch on later, but I agree completely with the natural spine alignment criteria. Support is nothing more than the absence of sag. Sag is the enemy, not soft.

Water and air beds provide infinite contouring on their own.

3. HammockTrue. But deep contouring can also create some problems for them. Both air and water operate within enclosed reservoirs. The volume of fluid that is displaced by a hip or a shoulder moves to another unpressured part of the bed, usually the corners, and can distort the shape of the sleep.

It generally produces a ‘hammock’ or sag effect, exactly what you don’t want for natural spine alignment. At the same time, this action can also tighten the surface causing a tough membrane that can actually work against comfort. However, a number of engineering refinements, including isolated and separate chamber reservoirs, and foam toppers, have greatly reduced both the distortion and the membrane feeling in these flotation systems.

4. SideArrowsIn foam flotation, the volume of air displaced by the same hip or shoulder moves easily through the open cell structure of the foam and is vented to the atmosphere without distorting the shape of the sleep surface or support system.

5. CoupleYes. Support should be independent. Depending on your weights you may need a mattress with two different firmnesses. At Foamite, we do this all the time. Unequal weight, or toss and turn activity should be restricted to the individual, and not influence the other sleeping partner. Only foam, without a rigid connected structure, and with its ability to react only to the immediate area of applied pressure, or weight, makes these attributes a practical reality.

Final Note

In summary, those are the sleep benefits that quality sleep products should offer. They may, or may not line up with the attributes as seen by the merchandiser, or the consumer. The uncomfortable, overly firm bed is still very much in vogue.

Consumers don’t really know what to look for in sleep products. They buy what they are sold. The onus of providing a better quality sleep lies with the sleep products manufacturers and designers, and their deeper understanding of true sleep attributes, and the ways to meet them.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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By: R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Baby Sleep Solutions

To help you and your little one earn the much-needed shut-eye that you both deserve, here are ten of our favorite sleep tips, tricks and facts:

1) Avoiding Eye Contact
The last thing you want to do right before bed is excite your baby. Prolonged or animated eye contact with you, is one of the most stimulating things for your little one. So avert your eyes when you’re putting him to sleep or calming her when she wakes.

2) Bathtime
Warm water, combined with soft and loving strokes with a washcloth can relax just about anyone. Forgo the squirt toys and keep voices and activity low to make bath time a soothing experience for your little one.

3) The Right Crib Mattress
People need to start paying more attention to what their babies are sleeping on. Especially, when they realize that they are actually getting greater exposure to toxic chemicals from their mattress than from anywhere else.

The best option for your baby’s rest is our Koosh Natural Crib Mattress. It is a premium high density and high resiliency foam that is used in commercial applications because it provides the best comfort, support, and durability. Not only does it maintain its shape and firmness much longer than conventional polyurethane foams, Koosh Natural foam does not off-gas and is certified pure.

(See More at https://foamite.com/mattresses/crib-kids-mattresses/)

4) Empty the Crib
Blankets, bumpers and stuffed animals can be hazardous, increasing the odds of suffocation or choking. A fitted sheet is all he needs on his mattress. If you’re worried about warmth, try a sleep sack instead of a loose blanket.

5) Be Hands On
When you transfer your baby into the crib at bedtime, try putting your hand gently on her stomach, arms, and head to comfort and soothe her. Something as simple as having you close can do wonders for your little one’s security at night.

6) Ideal Bedtime
An overtired baby is often impossible to get to sleep. Setting an established bedtime is important, and many experts believe that between 6:30 and 7 p.m. is an appropriate bedtime for most babies under 1-year-old.

7) Lights Out
To help your little night owl understand when it’s bedtime, keep her room dark. Forgo night lights and use dark curtains or blackout shades to simulate nighttime during the day. When it’s time for her to wake up, whether in the morning or after a nap, open the curtains and let light in to help her to understand the difference.

8) Overnight Diapers
Wet diapers at night can be bothersome. If she sleeps through a wet diaper (bowel movements should be changed immediately), and you’re not treating a diaper rash, don’t wake her. Super-absorbent overnight diapers, along with an application of diaper cream for skin protection, if needed, will keep her comfortable and, one hopes, asleep.

9) Swaddling
Ask any new parent, and many will tell you that learning to make a “baby burrito” is one of the most important skills when it comes to your baby’s slumber. Your newborn was used to being tightly packed in your womb, so being wrapped in a swaddling blanket duplicates the experience, helping him to sleep better.

10) Understanding Cues
Instead of waiting for a full-on meltdown, look for cues that he’s tired. He might rub his eyes, become whiny or yawn. Some overtired babies may do just the opposite and act wound-up, confusing parents. Pay attention to your baby’s unique cues, and it will be easier to determine when he’s ready for bed.

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Ensure that your baby grows into the best that they can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of their sleep!

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By: R.C. (Bob) Dimas

10 Amazingly Cool Places to Sleep

Our NeoGel Cool Max mattress is unique and amazingly cooler than sleeping on conventional memory foam mattresses.

Here are 10 other uniquely cool places to sleep in:

1) A lantern-lit hammock over the Mediterranean sea

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2) An elevated tent hanging from the trees

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3) An underwater hotel while counting the fish of the sea

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4) In a heated igloo, pod fit for a large one or small three

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5) In this hanging bed situated 20 feet high amongst the trees

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6) An underground silver mine, where you can sip on fine wine and dine

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7) This giant crane located just by the Belgium North Sea

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8) In this deserted plane hidden behind the trees

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9) A life-size burger that you cannot eat

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10) Or in this huge nest fit for you and me

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Do you know what they all have in common? They are all made with some kind of foam in them. Foam is the key comfort ingredient used in all mattresses. If you want to buy a good mattress, get to know your foam first!

Sincerely,

Sincerely,
FOAMITE INDUSTRIES INC.

R.C. (Bob) Dimas

Be the best that you can be by doing whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your sleep!

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