MATTRESS OPTIONS fits for Foa ALL MATTRESSES are not created equal. Each year more Canadians are waking up to the many benefits available in a urethane foam mat- tress and foundation. The old adage that one never misses some- thing until it’s gone is especially true of sleep. One only has to miss a night’s sleep to discover just how badly you function the next day. Almost a third of the population suffers from some kind of sleep disorder. While insomnia is one of the most common complairts, most people at some time toss and turn or keep waking up during the night. The problem in Canada's bedrooms however might not be people but the beds people sleep on. Many bedding specialists estimate more than 95 per cent of the population. is sleeping on mat- tresses that have outlived their contribution to a: healthful and restful sleep. Most mattresses 10 years old are most certainly in need of replacement. The same people who lavish at- tention on their car often neglect their mattress, despite the fact they will spend one third of their lives in bed. “The trouble is,” says George Roberts, buyer of bedding at a na- tional department store, ‘‘people buy a mattress and then forget about it for 15 years until a spring pops through or something drastic goes wrong.: - Paul Reinhardt, a foam mattress marketing ‘manager, says that foam (among the many bedding. options available today) has cap- ‘tured about 20 per cent of the Ca- nadian bedding market, although that number fluctuates regionally. * Foam is more popular in Quebec and Ontario than elsewhere in Canada, It is only. just beginning to catch on in the western pro- vinces, feel pressure points or discomfort in your arms or hips, find a less firm mattress. Lie on your back. A good mat- tress should support your spine in the same shape as someone with good upright posture, with chin, pelvis and stomach tucked in. Another tip. If you really want to experience the pleasures of foam, don’t just put it on top of your old boxspring. A boxspring lasts only as long as the mattress. Invest in a proper foundation. Foam on foam is quiet and gives total, even support. A good quality mattress will have a firm foam core with a high support factor sandwiched between one-inch layers of less firm foam, for extra cemfort. Premium models have ayers in a variety of convolutions that offer different surface comfort to the sleeper. Foam mattresses are lighter in weight, easy to transport, turn and sheet. Foam is dustless, odor-free and resistant to mold, mildew and bacterial growth, making them ideal for allergy sufferers. A mattress should be turned side to side every three months and end to end every six, to ensure even wear on the surface materials. 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