Foam rubber is a filler that is made in various ways, so manufacturers today have the opportunity to offer options for products from it for every taste. Foam mattress can be chosen hard or soft, more or less elastic, regular or orthopedic.
How to choose a quality mattress
In order for the purchase to provide a good rest for many years, it is necessary to choose a mattress with high-quality filler. The foam rubber inside must be dense, it depends on what loads it can withstand. There is a special stiffness coefficient, but you can check it in a simple way - to see how quickly the foam rubber straightens after deformation, whether it cracks when pressed and stretched.
The density of the filler is of great importance so that the spine receives the necessary support during sleep, and the body weight is distributed correctly.
When buying, preference should be given to well-known manufacturers with a good reputation, then the foam mattress will serve for a long time and efficiently.
Advantages of a foam mattress
Made fromfoam mattresses have a lot of positive characteristics:
- They provide a good rest. Due to the fact that all the muscles of a person relax, blood circulation improves, sleep becomes more complete.
- This filler is an environmentally friendly, safe material, which allows even those people who suffer from allergic reactions to use the mattress.
- Foam is resistant to moisture, which contributes to its durability.
- The foam mattress is quite easy to keep clean - it is very easy to clean and dries quickly.
- The porous structure is perfectly breathable, which ensures ventilation, i.e. the body of a person lying on the mattress can breathe freely.
- The light weight and compact size of these mattresses make them multifunctional, making them easy to transport.
The production of this filler is economical, so you should buy a cheap foam mattress if you need to buy a thing for little money that is not inferior in quality to more expensive models.
Making a foam mattress with your own hands
Don't rush to the furniture store to buy this leisure item. The manufacturing technology of this item is so simple that it will not be difficult to make a foam mattress with your own hands.
For this you will need: foam rubber, fabric for the cover, sewing machine, scissors, thread, needles.
First, the mattress is marked on a piece of foam rubber. Thenaccordingly, a pattern is made on the fabric intended for the cover, while a few centimeters should be left for allowances and seams. This mattress cover is sewn on a sewing machine and put on the prepared foam rubber. For more convenient use, it is recommended to sew a zipper into it.
The main role of the cover is to protect the filler from external influences (dirt, rubbing, moisture ingress). But, in order to give the mattress a more respectable and aesthetic appearance, the cover fabric should not only be washed well, but also have a pleasant texture and beautiful colors.
Which mattress is better - wadded or foam rubber
Both cotton and foam products are in about the same price category. They also have many similar positive qualities - lightness, compactness, ease of transportation. A significant difference is the fact that in a cotton mattress there is a possibility of the appearance of all kinds of microorganisms and mites. It is unsafe for he alth, especially for people prone to allergies. Over time, the foam mattress can become deformed, and the cotton filler usually gets lumpy.
In military units, medical and children's institutions, preference is given mainly to mattresses with foam filler, because it is the safest for he alth and easy to care for. Due to these properties, it is also recommended to use these accessories for baby strollers.
Recommendations forcare
In order for the filler in the mattress to be distributed correctly, it should be turned over every 2 weeks for the first 3-4 months. Then you can do it once every 3 months.
Air the mattress monthly by leaving it in the air for at least 5 hours. Cleaning is easy with a regular vacuum cleaner. If there are any small stains, a sponge dipped in any upholstery cleaner or soapy water will help. If the contamination is serious enough, then dry cleaning will be required when special cleaning agents for such materials are used. If water gets on the mattress, wipe it with a dry cloth and dry thoroughly. Only after that you can cover with bed linen.
Foam absorbs odors very well. This should be taken into account when carrying out repairs, disinfection and other activities involving the use of strong-smelling agents. In such cases, it is better to wrap the surface of the mattress with a coating that does not allow air to pass through.
