Penny Wise and Mattress Foolish

by: Michael O'Brien

The time has come to purchase a new box spring and mattress set. So you drive down to the local furniture store in search of inexpensive bedding set. If spending the least amount of money possible is the goal, you’re already short-changed yourself. Whether we know it or not, we spend a significant amount of our lifetime in bed. On average, Americans spend almost 3,000 hours a year in bed. That’s over 800 hours per year more than average American spends at work!

There is a lot riding on your choice of a sleep set and it’s more than just money. Getting a good night’s sleep, properly supporting your body and the length of time you intend to keep the mattress are all important considerations. The importance of sleep in our daily lives is never to be taken lightly and is a very important part of our health and well-being. It is important not only to get enough sleep but it is equally important to get quality sleep in order to avoid potential and significant health consequences such as how lack of sleep affects short-term memory.

Used bedding may be seen as economical but going used may actually cost more in the long run. There is no way to know how long the bedding was in service and, like a book, you really can’t tell a mattress by its cover. The mattress may have been damaged internally such as spring damage from bending during a move. The resurgence of bed bugs and the presence of other pests like dust mites may not be immediately obvious and makes purchasing used bedding a risky business indeed.

So look for the best deal when purchasing bedding, but always buy quality bedding and don’t be penny wise and mattress foolish.

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Michael O'Brien