How Your Bed Base Affects the Feel of Your Mattress

When furnishing the bedroom, lots of people are more likely to spend time choosing a mattress compared to when choosing a bed. That’s completely understandable because your choice of mattress will determine your comfort. For most folks, they make their choice for beds based on their appearance and quality only. So as long as it suits the look they’re going for in their bedroom and they’re sturdy enough to handle a good deal of weight.

While prioritizing the styling and visual design of a bed is important, it’s also crucial to keep in mind that bed bases have structural participation in the integrity and performance of your bed as a unit. The mattress does a lot when it comes to providing support and comfort to sleepers but it also requires support if it’s to stay in shape and do its job.

So if you want to know more about what a good bed base can do for you, keep reading.

A good bed base will keep your mattress in shape for a longer time.

As mentioned above, a good bed base can provide adequate support to the mattress. This is necessary so it won’t bend out of shape when you put weight on your mattress.

One good way to demonstrate this is how we don’t recommend using bed frames with slats with soft foam mattresses. The design is not bad in itself, in fact, it’s good for distributing weight, but soft foam can be pushed in between the slats and cause some deformation in the process. This can affect the lifespan and performance of your foam mattress.

If you can’t switch to something else right away, hope is not lost. One solution we recommend is getting a sheet of plywood and placing it in between the slats and the foam mattress. This will provide additional support to the mattress and will keep it from getting pushed in between the gaps.

A good bed base can boost the comfort of your mattress.

In some cases, when a mattress doesn’t feel right, especially compared to how it felt in the store, the reason will most likely be the bed base. This is usually experienced by those with relatively thinner mattresses, particularly foam mattresses.

Again, a good example is between a thin, soft foam mattress and a slatted bed base. Since there’s not much between you and the bed base when you lie down on your soft mattress, you may end up feeling the slats.

A good bed base will also ensure that your back is adequately supported. If there’s a give on the bed base, it will definitely be felt on the mattress. So if you need the best back support, it can be felt on the mattress as well.

A nice bed base will keep your mattress in place.

One of the most annoying things that can happen when you’re on the bed is when it slides around as you also move on top of it. It will affect your comfort and will make you feel like you’re not on a stable surface.

This is why it’s best to get a good bed base that fits your mattress nicely to ensure that it won’t slide around. Some bed bases even have slightly raised sides to further ensure that the mattress will not move so you can check those out as well.

One tip, however, is to avoid them if your mattress has a zipperized cover like our G-Foam, Mercure, Esplanade, or Meridien. The seams on the zipper can be pulled up repeatedly by movements made on top of the bed so they can end up fraying. To avoid this, we don’t recommend using such foam mattresses on such bed bases.

The right bed base will put your mattress at an ideal height.

To make your mattress more comfortable, it’s best to put it at the right height. Make sure that it’s not too difficult for you to climb in and out of so you won’t struggle when getting in and out of bed.

Beds come in different heights so you have lots of choices when choosing. Make sure to take into consideration the height of your mattress as well, though, so you can get the exact height that you need.

Choosing a Bed Base from Salem Bed

If you choose to buy a mattress from Salem Bed, there are recommended bed bases that will simplify your shopping experience.

For starters, we have bed sets for our spring mattresses so you can get a matching base for your mattress. The Ditta, Prelude, and Eccelente can even be bought as a set in our website. For the Restful and Premier Rest, the matching bed base are sold separately.

As for our Cordovan, Oklahoma, Orlando, Osmond, and Platform bed bases, we have listed the compatible mattresses in each product page. Please kindly check them out by clicking on the item of your choice.

3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Bed Sets from Salem Bed

If you’re thinking of replacing your bed, one classic and fuss-free solution that we can offer is our bed sets. These are the matching mattresses and bed bases that we have always offered, providing a quick option to those who want the perfect pairing for their comfort.

With so many different options available now, however, many might be considering other options for furnishing their homes. While bed sets are very easy options, some might want to go for a whole different look or vibe for their space.

So what makes the bed set worth looking into? Here are three reasons to give them a shot:

They ensure that they suit your mattress well.

An important consideration when matching bed bases to mattresses is whether they’re compatible with each other. For example, foam mattresses, especially memory foam, are not the best match for bases with slatted surfaces. The foam will sink in between the gaps of the slats, so it’s likely that sleepers will end up feeling the unevenness of the base. This, of course, isn’t ideal for comfort.

With a bed set, you can be guaranteed that the base will suit the mattress well since the base is specifically designed to suit the mattress. This ensures that you don’t have to worry about the compatibility of the two items and that your comfort will not be compromised.

They’re very easy options.

Since they’re readily available and are specifically designed for our spring mattresses, they’re easy picks if you don’t want to spend too much time thinking about what bed base to pair with our mattresses. This will make the shopping process significantly easier and faster.

They have the same Salem Bed guarantee as our mattresses.

If you want to make sure that your bed base will have the same quality as your mattress, it would be great to get them as a set. Since our bed bases are manufactured in-house, we can guarantee the same top-notch quality that we have with our mattresses.

What are your options?

We have a number of bed sets available. To view them, you may click here and click on the Bed Sets box in the Categories to filter the results. You may also check these links to view our available sets: Ditta Bed Set, Eccelente Bed Set, Prelude Bed Set. We also have available matching bases for the Restful and Premier Rest mattresses but they are sold separately from the mattresses.

5 Minor Bedroom Additions that Can Upgrade the Feel of Your Bedroom

As we continue to spend more time in our homes and possibly our bedrooms, it would be great if we can make it feel nicer and cozier. But since not everyone can afford to do a major renovation or replace furnishings on a whim, most of us can only add and change up a few items every now and then.

But which items offer the best ROI, you ask? Here are a few that can give you great mileage:

New pillows

If you don’t need or can’t get a new mattress yet, new pillows will refresh the feel and vibe of your bed area. But aside from traditional head pillows, you can also opt for some of the uniquely designed options available.

For example, if you like reading in bed, a back pillow that will help prop you up will be a good addition to your space. There are lots of other specially designed pillows that are created for various purposes that you can explore as well.

Bedside lamp

Having a nice bedside lamp can easily change the ambience and vibe in your room. They’re also perfect for those who want to eliminate the need of getting up to turn the lights off when they’re going to sleep.

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There are tons of options for such products so you’re sure to find one that will be both functional and can add some charm to your space. It’s best to opt for something with a bright but warm light so it can better invite sleep.

An indoor plant

Plants are all the rage right now and lots of people who got turned into plantitas and plantitos may already be running out of room for their greens. So why not put some inside of the bedroom, right? Indoor plants have lots of great benefits and they add a nice vibe for the ‘gram.

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Art

Adding some art to your bedroom can help alter its vibe and look in some way. It doesn’t have to be a big piece or an expensive one. Anything that will help express your personality will be a great addition.

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Electric fan

With how hot it can be in this country, maybe upgrading your bedroom electric fan will already do the trick in enhancing its feel and atmosphere. There are now lots of great options to choose from letting you base your decision on aesthetics or functionality or even both!

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Our recommendation? Put in a ceiling fan if possible. They’re space saving and very effective in moving air around.

Of course, these minor additions can only have an impact if your space is uncluttered, clean, and primed for comfort. Combine them with a cozy bed and you can give your space an exciting update.

Salem Bed Headboards

It’s a fact that the look and design of your bedroom can affect the quality of rest and relaxation that you can get in it. This is why it’s also best to add some cozy accoutrements to your space as much as you can.

If you opted for a Salem Bed mattress and bed base, a great addition you can get is a headboard. We have quite a selection of options available, so you’re sure to find a great match for your bedroom.

Curious as to what you can get? Take a peek at our roundup below of our available headboards:

Note, however, that our headboards are meant to match specific Salem bed bases, mixing and matching is not recommended. For the items available in our website, the matching bed base to each headboard is noted in the product page. For the SM Home exclusives, the Callister, Campbell, and Cameron are for the Cordovan bed base and the rest are for the platform bed base. At All Home, all of our available headboards are for the platform bed base.

For price inquiries, please send us a message through any of our platforms.

How to Sleep Peacefully with a Blanket Hog

While not all of us sleep under the covers in this tropical country, those who do might struggle when their bed partner turns out to be a blanket hog. These people who ‘steals’ the blankets to wrap themselves up nice and toasty in the middle of the night might leave their bed partner with nothing to cover themselves with. Most folks experience sleep disturbance in such instances, especially when the temperature starts to drop. If you always find yourself blanket-less at night and your bed partner wrapped like a burrito, you might need to take some effective measures to deal with the situation.

Why do some people hog the covers?

To best address the problem at hand, we should look at the reason behind the behavior of blanket-stealing. According to a survey, this could stem from childhood sleeping habits. Folks who used to sleep cuddled with a plush toy or doll, as well as those who slept with a baby blanket, are most likely to hog the sheets in adulthood. A lower number of those who are used to sleeping on their own will do the same.

How to deal with someone who hogs the covers?

What should you do if your bed partner hogs the blanket and it’s affecting your zzz’s? Here are some easy tricks to try:

Use separate blankets.

It’s a quick and effective solution that will ensure you’ll stay covered all night long.

Get a bigger blanket.

Doing this will, at the very least, leave you some portion of the bedding.

Tuck the sheets in.

By making it harder for the blanket hogger to take the covers from you, you might be able to stop them from their thieving ways.

Cuddle!

A hug has great effects on a person and can quickly boost one’s comfort and sense of security. It will also help them get warmer so they won’t need to steal the blanket.

Get a smaller bed.

This may seem severe but if everything else fails, downsizing your bed could help. This will force you and your bed partner to sleep closer to each other so they won’t be able to pull the covers too far from you at night. If you’re planning on changing things up in your bedroom, this can be an option. Just don’t go smaller than a double (54″ width) bed as anything narrower might be too small for the both of you already.

Train the blanket hogger to stop taking the covers.

You can also try to train your bed partner to stop taking the sheets. Here are some tips on how to do this.

Like in correcting other sleep issues, dealing with a blanket hogger can take a while but it’s definitely possible to address. Try these tricks and you’ll find yourself sleeping better if this is the only thing that’s affecting your sleep.

This Long Weekend can be the Perfect Time to Clean Your Mattress

Since we’re still in a pandemic and going out is still discouraged and can be quite tricky, long weekends are now best spent at home. If you’re wondering what you can do on your time off, we have the perfect recommendation: clean out your mattress.

We know this is an activity that you might not look forward to since it seems complicated but its benefits will be well worth the effort. If you enjoy sleeping in your bed with fresh sheets, imagine how much better it will be if your actual mattress is clean and fresh as well. Once bad odors and irritants are eliminated, your time in bed can be much lovelier.

So how do you clean your mattress? The process is very simple. The first thing you need to do, however, is to get a few cleaning materials to get started. These are:

• A vacuum cleaner
• Some baking soda
• A dry, clean rag and some water (in case of stains)

Once you have these items on hand, you can move to the cleaning part. Here are some easy-to-follow videos that we believe can better instruct you in the cleaning process:

For a more detailed procedure, check this out:

Key Takeaways

Allow us to just highlight a few things about the cleaning videos above as some bear repeating so you can better maintain your mattress:

“Spin in spring, flip in fall.”

This saying is a quick way to remember when you should rotate and flip your mattress. But since we don’t really have spring and fall seasons in this country, it might be best to do so when the season changes from the dry to rainy season and vice versa.

We think the end of summer is the best time to flip the mattress because the hot season would have taken a toll on your mattress. The warm nights will surely do a number on your bed, so it’s best to clean it up nicely as the weather cools and then use the other side of the mattress to enjoy some fresher evenings.

Rotating your mattress might be best done as the weather starts to get warmer, on the other hand.

Use a mattress protector.

Using a mattress protector will add another layer of protection from sweat and other bodily fluids from getting into the mattress. They will not alter the feel and comfort level of your mattress so there’s no need to worry about adding them to your mattress.

Get professional help when it feels necessary.

This is particularly applicable to those who really invested on their mattresses and want them to last a long time. A good professional cleaning will nicely freshen up your mattress like it’s new so give it a chance. There are now lots of available services that you can find online and they’re very convenient and affordable. The bigger challenge is in choosing one, actually, as there are so many to choose from.

What if you don’t have a vacuum cleaner?

In case you don’t have a vacuum cleaner, some heavy lifting might do the trick. We still recommend doing the deodorizing step by letting the baking soda sit on top of your mattress for a while then remove them by shaking them out by using a clean stick or any long implement like a rod or a clean broom to tap on the surface of the mattress. This will help remove the dead cells, dust, and other debris that could be clinging on the surface of your mattress.

This is best done outside, however, so you might need to take out your mattress first out of your bedroom and in an outdoor space. It can involve a bit of heavy lifting so make sure to get someone else to help you out.

Sunning your mattress for an hour or two can also help you deal with the moisture and odors but make sure not to overexpose your mattress. Don’t expose it directly under the sun, especially when it’s at its highest as it might also damage some properties of the fabric of your mattress.

Why do it this weekend?

If you don’t have any other plans anyway, it’s a good way to refresh your bedroom in a major way. If you do it on Friday, you’ll be able to enjoy the other two days in bed better.

Thinking of investing in a new mattress? Check out our offerings here.

Salem Bed Foldable Foam Mattresses

Sometimes, we just need a bedding product that’s portable and easy to stash away. For this purpose, Salem Bed created a series of foldable foam mattresses that you can quickly whip out and lug around in times of need. Check out our available offerings below:

Abbie

Abbie is a floor futon-style foldable foam mattress that’s perfect as additional seating and lounging spaces in living rooms and bedrooms. It’s inspired by Japanese futons so it’s very easy to stash away as well.

Size: 30×75″
Price: ₱1,198

Buffy

The Buffy foldable mattress has a portable mat and pillow design, making it a convenient backup bedding item for homes who love to have guests over.

Size: 1X27X75″
Price: ₱899

Cassie

Like the Buffy, the Cassie folding mattress has a mat and pillow design that makes it a comfortable and practical backup bedding product. However, with its 2″ thickness and more rigid structure, this folding mattress can also double as a seating surface when folded up, offering more value and functionality.

Size: 2X30X75″
Price: ₱1498

Clyde

The Clyde folding mat has a classic 4-fold design. Like the Cassie, the foam used is 2″ thick so it’s more structured when folded. This design also makes it possible to be used as an extra seating for bedrooms and other casual spaces.

Size: 2X30X75″
Price: ₱1406

Ellie

The Ellie mat is a lot like the Abbie with its futon-style design. It doesn’t have tufting details, however, so it can be a more comfortable pick for lounging and even sleeping.

Size: 1X27X75″
Price: ₱699

Ozzie

Technically, the Ozzie is rolled mat instead of a folded one but that’s just nitpicking. It’s actually more of a portable mattress since it’s quite big and can accommodate more sleepers or sitters.

Size: 1X54X75″
Price: ₱998

Flip Tough

The Flip Tough is our banig-type mat, making the classic sleeping and lounging surface more comfortable. This is available in various sizes, providing great options to shoppers. To view the available sizes and their prices, click here.

Where to Buy?

All of Salem Bed’s foldable products are available at select Puregold stores. To find a branch near you, click here. The Flip Tough, however, is also available in our website and other authorized dealers.

What is ‘Revenge Bedtime Procrastination’ and Are You a Victim to It?

A term that has been gaining a lot of attention lately in the sleep industry is ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’. This phenomenon refers to the behavior of people to intentionally delay their bedtime because they want to spend time doing what they want. The ‘revenge’ part refers to the act of taking back the time one might have lost during the day doing something they do not like or enjoy.

The term is coined and popular in China. With their notorious ‘996 schedule’ which refers to a work schedule of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 6 days a week. This amounts to 72 hours of work in a week, something that some countries will consider criminally high.

And with so much time spent at work, people can barely do anything else in their days anymore. Forget hobbies, meeting up with friends, or even having some substantial family time since there are other things that can take up one’s time like commute and sleep.

Unfortunately, in such cases, sleep has become the most expendable activity for many. Instead of sleeping, many opt to stay awake instead so they can still do other things. In turn, their health and performance suffer.

While we don’t have a culture that endorses a 996 schedule, there’s still a very good chance that revenge bedtime procrastination is happening in this country. With how hectic and stressful things can be, from one’s work, commute, and even personal life, some might want to spend a few hours of their time doing what they want to de-stress. Unfortunately, doing so comes at the cost of one’s sleep.

By choosing to delay sleep, people get feel like they’re regaining some control over their lives. So even if they look and function like a zombie the next day and they incur massive sleep debt over time, many still soldier on. It’s an unfortunate phenomenon, especially since it will have a major impact on one’s health.

Are you indulging in ‘self-revenge’?

Wondering if you’re engaged in such a behavior? If you find yourself delaying your sleep for one non-essential reason to another, there’s a very good chance that you are doing some self-revenge. This is particularly true if you don’t like what you do during the day and you feel like you should make up for the time you spent on other stuff by engaging in activities that you actually enjoy.

It can be argued that spending an hour or two engaging in a relaxing activity that you enjoy shouldn’t be considered as ‘self-revenge’ and that can be true. However, if you’re already very strapped for time and an hour or two will already cost you your precious 7-8 hrs of shuteye, then it can already count as self-revenge. Now, if you sleep at 2 a.m. even if you could’ve dozed off at 10 or 11 p.m. just so you can binge a whole series or get far in the novel you’re reading, then you definitely need to reassess your bedtime routine.

How to Deal with Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

If you already fell into the habit of delaying your zzz’s to do something you enjoy, then, you certainly have to do something about it. It might seem complicated but it’s truly very straightforward. You just need to go to sleep at the right time.

Executing this idea, however, can be a major challenge. With a routine like this, you can already find yourself averse to sleeping early so you need to change your behavior towards sleep. This will need some discipline and commitment to improving your slumber and overall health.

We won’t discuss the steps in improving your sleep anymore as we’ve already talked about that hundreds of times before. The general idea is to cultivate a good bedtime routine and sleep hygiene. Its strict implementation and you following through will help you improve your zzz’s unless you have a condition that will prevent you from getting more shuteye. In such cases, addressing that problem will a necessary first step.

You should also focus on the root cause of the problem if you tend to commit ‘self-revenge’. If you work long hours, maybe you should try to make some adjustments in that area. If your commute to work is too long, maybe moving to a new place that’s nearer to your workplace would be ideal. Improving your time management is also important in battling this problem. Your willingness and determination to make things better will help you get rid of your revenge bedtime procrastination.

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How Do You Sleep? Understand Your Zzz’s to Improve It in 2021

Sleeping better is an excellent New Year’s resolution for 2021. High-quality zzz’s offers lots of benefits which will prove to come in handy, especially during the pandemic, so why not attempt to take advantage of it?

if you’re already considering changing your sleeping habits for the better, the first thing that you need to do is to assess your current sleep hygiene. Doing so will allow you to identify your problem areas, address the issues, and craft a good plan that will work best for you.

How do you better understand your zzz’s, though? Let this guide clue you in on the most important points that you should know about your sleep habits.

Count how many hours of sleep you normally get at night.

This is one of the first things that will teach you if you’re getting enough slumber or not. While there are some people who can survive on just a few hours of shuteye nightly, it’s still believed that a large chunk of the population still need at least 8 hours of sleep every night.

Take note of when you usually start feeling sleepy.

If you have a regular sleep schedule, you’ll start to feel sleepy around the time you usually hit the hay. This should help you learn if you’ve already created a routine. From there, you can tweak the little details so you can improve the quality of your zzz’s.

Figure out how you wake up.

If you wake up on your own around the same time every day, there’s a very good chance that you already have a regular sleep pattern. It’s not necessarily a sign of high- quality sleep but it’s a start. It means that you can stick to a schedule so now you only really need to work on improving it to get better slumber.

Pay attention to how quickly you doze off.

If you fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow, there’s a very good chance that you’re sleep deprived. If it takes you more than 30 minutes to doze off, there’s a good chance that you’re not getting good sleep.

Take note of when you feel the most energetic.

There are different types of people based on chronotype or circadian typology. This determines the differences in level of activity and alertness of a person in the morning and evening. Some are just designed to work better at certain times of the day so it’s best to find out what your peak productivity time is so you can map your day accordingly, especially your sleep.

If, for example, you’re a morning person, sleeping early and waking up early would be ideal for you as you can be more productive. Night people should be able to go to bed and get up late as they operate best later in the day. Forcing yourself to go against your chronotype is unproductive and unhealthy.

Assess how you feel on a regular basis.

Are you always feeling tired and lethargic? If yes, it’s likely because you don’t get enough zzz’s. If you often fall asleep during the day, it’s a good confirmation that you’re not meeting your body’s need for shuteye.

Feeling stressed and emotionally exhausted are also great signs that you’re not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can significantly affect your mood, so if you’re quite irritable all the time when you generally have a happy disposition should clue you in on the fact that you need more zzz’s.

Take a hard look at your diet.

Do you often crave for sweets, caffeine, carbs, or just about anything that can help you stave off your sleepiness? We tend to turn to food when we need an energy boost because we’re feeling tired so this is also a good sign that you’re not getting enough sleep.

Learn from the experts

Another way to get to know your sleep better would be through quick quizzes like this. Created by experts, they can help you learn important details that can help you get better acquainted with your zzz’s.

How to Use the Information Above to Improve Your Zzz’s

Once you’ve assessed these key points about your sleep habits, you can already take steps in improving the quality of your shuteye. Use the information on your chronotype to best craft a sleep schedule that will suit your needs at take note of the cues your body sends you to help you find the right amount of shuteye your body needs.

Most importantly, making sleep a priority will also be an essential step if you truly want to sleep better in 2021. Improving your shuteye is not a walk in the park – it will require quite a lot of work from you so you have to be committed to it. The benefits you’ll enjoy will be well worth the effort, so we strongly recommend going through the process.

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Prioritizing Sleep in 2021

2020 has been a tough year for a lot of us with the pandemic still raging and lots of people’s lives have experienced significant changes in a short span of time. These have certainly impacted lives in various degrees that bouncing back in 2021 feels like a must.

If you’re looking for ways to do just that, we recommend that you add getting more zzz’s in your to-do list. Better quality sleep can help address a lot of your concerns even if it doesn’t really seem like it at first glance. By prioritizing sleep, you can enjoy the following and you might just manage 2021 in better shape than you did 2020:

Better stress management

Stress and sleep has a complicated relationship wherein high levels of stress can make it hard for people to sleep but if you get a good amount of zzz’s, you’ll be able to handle stressors more effectively. However, it’s not impossible to get better shuteye even during stressful times. It would take quite a bit of work but it can be done and the benefits will surely be worth it.

By working on improving the quality and duration of your sleep, you can also enjoy better mood. It’s also very useful for boosting your mental health, helping you keep anxiety and depression at bay.

Better health

Better sleep also promises better overall health as it improves quite a lot of bodily functions. It helps your heart health, boosts immunity, keeps your sugar levels in check, and even assists in weight loss. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as sleep is a basic necessity but lots of folks still get shocked to learn that improving their sleep can help them get in better shape. Studies have established the connections of sleep to improved health, however, so if you want to be healthier in 2021, you should work on improving your zzz’s.

So if you’ve always sacrificed your sleep just so you can do more within 24 hours, it’s time to reconsider and pay some attention to your zzz’s. This activity might be what you need to improve your overall health and well being in 2021.

One thing that can help improve your zzz’s would be a cozy bed. Check out your options from our selection here.