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Bed Bedding: Protect that Feather Bed Mattress with a Feather Bed Cover
Bed Bedding: Goose Down Feathers. The Ultimate in Bedtime Luxury
Typical Down Feather Beds |
Bed Bedding: Typical Down Feather Bed Toppers
BedBedding Tid Bits |
* Standard Bed Sizes
The Single Bed - 3ft x 6ft 3in Double - 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in King - 5ft x 6ft 6in Super King - 6ft x 6ft 6in
The metric Bed Sizes:
Single - 90 x 190cm Double - 135 x 190cm King - 150 x 200cm Super King - 180 x 200cm
The American Bed Sizes:
Twin - 39" x 75" Twin Extra Long - 38" x 80" Full (double) - 54" x 75" Full extra long - 54" x 80" Queen - 60" x 80" King - 76" x 80" California King - 72" x 84" California Queen - 60" x 84"
* Bed sizes can and do vary from time to time and no guide is 100% accurate. Therefore, please check carefully if you are buying bed and frame separately making sure your sizes match exactly. Obviously these small variations between the sizes will not affect the purchase of actual bedding items.
The Easy Down Feather Bed
So just how does a feather bed mattress AKA a mattress topper work? By now, you have probably read the article and viewed the gallery above, but just to finish this page, let's recap how a typical feather bed mattress fits to the bed in order to help you when, and if, you're out choosing a mattress topper of your own.
A down feather bed, or any type of matress topper come to that, is simply stretched across the surface of your original mattress and held tight at the corners.
Like any other removable bedding item, it needs a little care in order for it to maintain its longevity and comfort. This is done by removing it every couple of weeks or so, and giving it a ruddy good shake after which time it can be refitted into a new position (rotating). That's it!
Advice from the BBC
Feather Bed & Fill Power
Your bedding plays 2 basic roles. The first is those items we sleep over, i.e. mattresses and sheets, and the second is those items that we sleep under, i.e. comforter or blankets. With regards to feather bed mattresses, it's always a good idea to buy the best that you can afford, and that means looking at the fill power. The higher the fill power, the better quality your mattress will be, but not only that, but a higher fill power also means more comfort for longer, or put another way, better elasticity and overall longevity.
Allergies - Point to Remember
Remember folks that its highly unlikely that anyone has an actual 'feather allergy' as such (see bottom right), but they may have an allergic reaction to some of the microscopic particles and tiny mites that can sometimes get trapped inside feather bedding products. It's probably fair to say that a good percentage of feather bedding has some contamination albeit minute, and for most people it's never an issue. You can also make sure any new products you purchase say 'Truly Hypoallergenic' on the label, and that will put the allergy issue to bed once and for all, if you'll forgive the pun :)
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Down Feather Bed Mattress. It's Like Sleeping on a Cloud |
Even if you haven't got one, you've probably heard of the down feather bed mattress topper. If you already have a down feather bed, then you know all about bliss at bedtime.
So why purchase a costly feather bed mattress topper? Ask anyone who's got one and they will surely tell you that once you've laid your weary body on top of a down feather bed mattress, you will wonder how you ever slept without it. A Goose feather bed mattress topper will give the ultimate sleeping experience with the only downside being that you'll not want to get up come first light. So let's take a closer look at why down, Goose down in particular, is such a luxury filling for bedding items.
Goose down is that distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on birds otherwise known as the fluffy feather, and has been used in bedding items as far back as anyone can remember. The moment you have your first encounter with a down feather bed, you will understand exactly why down feather bed is so wonderful.
A Quality Down Feather Bed Mattress will Advance Quality Sleep
It's often thought that sleeplessness centres in the mind, and although that is true in many cases, a lot of sleepless nights are also a result of inadequate or substandard bedding items, to include beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, and covers. When the body is comfortable it is relaxed. When the body relaxes, so does the mind, and vice versa.
There can never be enough emphasis put on the importance of good sleep, and if a down mattres topper helps with that third of your life where the body needs to rejuvenate and restore, then it is indeed a small price to pay.
Upgrading or modifying beds and bedding items to better suite body and sleeping pattern, can have a huge impact on the way many of us sleep at night. A feather mattress, also known as the feather bed (see gallery right for examples), is one such item that can really enhance the sleeping experience for the better.
The Goose Feather Bed Mattress Explained
Put simply, a typical goose feather bed is actually a mattress topper filled with feathers. That's it! It is then attached to the beds main mattress with ties at each corner to stop slipping. As pointed out earlier in this piece, when it comes to quality bedding, nothing even gets close to feathers, be that the down feather bed, feather pillows, or king down comforters.
All the afore mentioned items give the sleeper that ultimate in bedtime bliss. It's important to note that a feather bed cover is a recommended for protecting an expensive mattress topper, especially the costly goose feather bed, as feather beds cannot be washed. They will last you for donkey's years, so you will want to know how to maintain and care for them prior to purchases, so try to remember the importance of a feather bed cover.
Recent surveys have revealed that people in western societies spend on average 100 hours a year commuting back and forth to the workplace. Because we believe commuting to be a waste of 'living time', we often use these lost hours as a justifiable excuse to buying the best and most comfortable vehicles we can afford. We believe it goes someway to compensate for our inconvenience.
But did you know that we spend on average around 2,920 hours a year in bed? Yet we splash out more money on our cars and motoring accessories than most of us would ever dream of spending on our beds and bedding. Many folks look at items such as the down feather bed mattress (or plain ole feather mattress topper), feather or down pillows, quality sheets and down comforters etc, as unnecessary luxury items
Quality bedding, including a mattress topper stuffed with feathers will enhance your quality of sleep enormously, and do us far more good than that quality upholstery we've paid for in a car that sits outside alone for most of its life!
Be good to yourself and make bedtime a time where you can relax, sleep, and recharge the batteries of life. The better your beds and bedding items are, including the ambience of the room itself, will help you to experience a quality of sleep like you never thought possible. The down feather bed mattress topper, feather pillows, and quality feather or feather and down mixed comforters, are worth more to you and your wellbeing than any posh fabrics on the auto sitting outside while you read this.
Why the Feather Bed Works: Those short naps that weren't intended are usually the ones we wake up from 10-20 minutes later feeling absolutely relaxed and refreshed. Often this come about by the soft and loving surface of the comforter of blankets. This softness under us is what really helps to enhance our sleep. Laying over a malleable surface naturally invites the body to drift into slumber. A feather bed does a similar thing. If you have never tried lying on top a feather mattress, then see if you can try in one of the bedding departments. Most of those who have will tell you that bedtimes had never been this inviting until they invested in their feather bed.
Shopping tip for Featherbeds: It's important to note that a feather bed mattress topper will actually add an extra layer of insulation to your bedding. What this means is that you might want to think about a lighter comforter or airy lightweight blankets when fitting a quality feather bed.
Featherbed Reviews – Which Mattress Topper? In retail there is a saying that goes; 'the customer is always right'. There's also another saying which goes; 'the customer might not always be right, but they're always the customer'. The latter is probably true in some cases of dispute, but when it comes to product reviews, the customer is always right based on their experience of a given product. Before buying a feather bed, it's a great idea to take a look at what others have written who have already purchased and tried out the feather bed that you're thinking of buying. In other words, review sites help customers to make better informed decisions prior to purchase.
Q. What are the Symptoms of a Feather Allergy
A. Although feather allergy symptoms may vary from person to person, most of those who do suffer from feathers and down generally share the same common irritations. As wonderful and as comfortable as feather and down bedding products are, some folks just aren't able to enjoy them, even though these products are sealed in cloths and sealed cases. The most common symptoms are: watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and congested sinuses. If this is you, then you should seek out some alternatives in bedding without delay.
Q. So are you Allergic to Birds Feathers?
A. Most of us, whether we know it or not, are allergic to some food, beverage, or substance. Usually these allergies go quite unnoticed and may manifest themselves in a few sneezes, mild rash, or watery eyes etc. And because they're often short lived we don't usually take any notice of them. However, if an allergy is more sever and causes distress and discomfort, then whatever it is that causes the reaction needs to be removed. T
Allergy Sufferers Please Read: It's a misconception that people are allergic to feathers because it's what resides in and around the filling that causes the allergic reaction, not the actual down or plume itself. Tiny particles of dirt and dust mites finding their way into the stuffing, or even leaving the factory already homed inside, is the actual cause of irritation for some folks. The reason we have cross-referenced this here and in the side column is so that our readers understand this fact and also how they can enjoy the benefits of feather and down bedding without the threat of allergic reaction. Read about Truly Hypoallergenic in left side snippet.
Typical symptoms of Bedding Allergy: should you wake up in the morning and have the following symptoms, then there's a pretty good chance you're suffering from an allergic reaction to the dirt particles and or dust mites found in your feather bedding. These might include; more nose blowing than is considered normal, an irritable tickle at the back of the throat, and lots of sniffing. These symptoms are similar to a common cold or cough virus but without the fever.
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