Welcome to the Mattress IQ Series

Posted on: 07/25/2019

If shopping for a new mattress has left you needing a good nap, we’re here to help. At family-owned Supernova Furniture and Sleep Gallery in Durango, Colorado, every brand we carry is thoroughly vetted by us. That means that our products are not only kid-tested, but life tested.

A mattress is one of the most important purchases you can make. On average, most people will spend one-third of their life in bed. If you get the suggested 8 hours of sleep each night and keep your mattress for the recommended 9 years, 3 of those years will be spent on that mattress. However, most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their mattress, or how a single piece of furniture impacts their daily life and health.

Do You Need a Nap?

If you’ve found mattress shopping to be exhausting, you should check our blog often. Each month we’ll be diving deep into the world of mattress knowledge! By the end of this series, your mattress IQ will be high enough to make shopping for your next good night's sleep a breeze. We’ll be covering topics like Sleep Health, Mattress Styles, Mattress Sizes, Kid’s Beds, Allergens, Adjustable Frames, and more.

Which Mattress is the Best?

At Supernova, one of the most common questions we receive is, which mattress is the best? It’s a very simple question, but the answer isn’t remotely simple. The real answer is... it all depends on you. Mattresses are not one-size-fits-all. The goal is to find a mattress that keeps your spine in a healthy alignment, doesn't cause any pressure to your body, and keeps you at a comfortable sleep temperature. That’s a whole lot of you in the equation!

Sleeping Side by Side

Each of us has our own unique sleep needs. The position you sleep in, your body size, and your preferences, as well as those of your partner, need to be considered before choosing a bed. Options like adjustable bed frames can help even out comfort levels for couples.

Did you know that two XL twins are the same size as a King size mattress? If you're a side sleeper, and your partner is a stomach sleeper, choosing two XL twins means you could both have the perfect mattress for your individual needs while sleeping in the same bed!

Cuddles with Kiddos

What about choosing a bed for your child? Often times parents will use price point as the deciding factor. But, think about this: at the point in time when bones (spines) are developing, do you really want your child sleeping on a discount mattress that isn’t properly supporting them? Children need up to 12 hours of sleep per day. That’s fifty percent of their lives spent on the mattress you choose.

Plus, while your child may never complain of an aching back, if you’ve chosen a poor quality mattress, your back is sure to feel it after countless hours cuddled beside them reading bedtime stories.

Sleeping Clean and Healthy

When is the last time you thought about what chemicals you’re getting into bed with, and the effect they can have on your health? The place where you spend one-third of your life could be full of some potentially nasty toxins. Not to mention the fact that the majority of dust mites and allergens found in your average home come from the mattress.

At Supernova Sleep Gallery, all of our mattresses and pillows are certified by CertiPUR-US, ensuring that you know exactly what you will be resting your head on. Plus, our sleep consultants can work with you to get the right Bedgear protection to keep dust mites and other allergens at bay.