Features of mattresses for sleeping on the floor

Many people ask questions whether it is possible to sleep on the floor, whether it is harmful to health, or, conversely, improves the condition. It is safe to say that sleeping on the floor is not harmful, the main thing is to choose the right mattress. You should know what mattresses are for sleeping on the floor.

The tradition of sleeping on the floor comes from Asian countries. Sleeping on a mattress has both positive and negative aspects. There are many advantages.

• Convenience and a feeling of complete relaxation while sleeping. Many people with osteochondrosis or curvature of the spine are advised to sleep on the floor to relieve pressure on the back, since the spine straightens correctly on a flat and hard surface.
• New sensations. Many are accustomed to the fact that every home has a bed or sofa. Therefore, some do not even admit the thought of sleeping on the floor. But it is the change of interior and the position during sleep that can bring new colors to life.
• Easy to use. There are no restrictions on the use of sleeping mattresses. They are exactly the same as for the bed, only without the frame.
• Mobility. The mattress does not limit or tie the sleeping place to a specific space in the house. If the space allows, then every night you can sleep in a new place, choosing for yourself the ideal option for an overnight stay.
• Saving. A mattress is cheaper than a bed or sofa.
• The air is always cooler on the floor than at bed level. Therefore, the stuffiness will not be felt, which means that the person will get enough sleep without tossing and turning all night.
• Because of the wrong sleeping place, sometimes in the morning a person feels as if he had not slept at all all night. This will not happen with a floor mattress, since it will be easier to fall asleep, as well as to wake up.
• The prostate in the care of the sleeping place. In addition to bed linen, only the cover will need to be washed.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages.

• Lack of support, backrest. A person has nothing to grab onto when he gets up off the floor. Hence, the next minus follows - dizziness. Many people feel dizzy or dark before their eyes when standing up suddenly or just getting off the floor. Most often, elderly people suffer from this ailment.
• Drafts. Cold floors can be another problem.
• It will be necessary to carry out daily wet cleaning, since you will have to sleep near the floor.
• If the mattress is placed simply on the floor, then it will need to be ventilated and dried every 2 or 3 days, and if the house is humid, then it is better to dry it every day, since the mattress tends to accumulate moisture. The upper part will be ventilated in a day, but the one that lies on the floor will not. If you do not dry the product, it will quickly render it unusable. To avoid this, a small podium is made between the floor and the mattress.

There are several types of mattresses for sleeping on the floor, which differ in their characteristics.

• The first type, the most common, is Japanese tatami or futon. Even in ancient times, the Japanese realized that sleeping on the floor was not the best thing to do, so they began to think about improving their living conditions, and they came up with an idea with a tatami. Tatami are mats that are woven from reeds and stuffed with rice straw. The thickness of the mat is 5 cm. Over time, futons appeared. They were made by hand to order for wealthy people. The items were filled with either wool or cotton. The futons were softer than the tatami.In the morning, the futon or tatami was rolled up and put into a closet to hide from prying eyes. In modern Japanese futons, only natural materials are usually used, namely: latex, cotton, coconut coir. There are also models with orthopedic foam.

• The next mattress comes from Korea, they also sleep on the floor. The mattress is also low, thin, there are models with varying degrees of rigidity, but these are more modern options. Modern models are often heated. They are more expensive, but in demand, as Korea does not have central heating and the floors are heated by electricity or some other method. This is very expensive, so heated models are very relevant. In them, you can adjust the mode, select the temperature, as well as the time for maintaining it.

• Classic mattresses are those models that are usually used for a bed. They are more convenient for many. Such products are high: up to 25 cm. There are 2 thick layers of filler, which determine the rigidity. For such products, they usually buy a special cover made of non-slip materials.

• There are a number of models of air mattresses on the market, they are ideal for outdoor conditions, but are completely unsuitable for daily sleep, as they tend to deflate over time.

• The next type that can be found is a folding mattress. A practical and convenient option that can be easily used for rest and sleep. The main feature is that these models have separate sections from each other. They are interconnected with a dense fabric, due to this, the mattress can be used as a sofa, and then spread into a full bed. The compact version is especially suitable for those rooms where there is no sleeping place for guests. Their usual thickness is 25 cm and more.

• Orthopedic mattresses. There are no special orthopedic models for sleeping on the floor. Therefore, if this type is needed, then you should purchase it in a special section. It is worth remembering that an orthopedic mattress loses its main characteristics when it is simply placed on the floor. For it to really work properly, you need a small rack frame.

For the manufacture of mattresses, different fillers are used, which differ in certain qualities.

• Polyurethane foam, or PPU. Quite soft material, good air permeability, easy to fold. These models have fairly high elasticity and resilience. Hardness - medium and below average. Low cost.

• Artificial or 100% latex. It is characterized by good elasticity and elasticity, it folds easily and does not deform. It is very easy to clean and has an antibacterial effect. Suitable for people with respiratory problems.

• Memorics, or memorial forms. The hypoallergenic foam will allow air to circulate normally, which means the body won't sweat too much. This option is perfect for the summer. Has a memory effect that will allow the body to sit comfortably on the surface. The only drawback is the high cost.

• Structofiber - soft material that consists of synthetic fibers. The fibers mimic some kind of springs.

Pay attention to the size of the mattress. First, you need to decide how many people are expected to sleep on it: this will directly affect the size. The length of any mattress changes in steps of 5-10 cm, each manufacturer defines this item in its own way. The initial length of the mattress is 120 cm (for children). And then the incremental step is chosen. To correctly calculate the length, you need to know the formula: height + 15 (20) cm. Products are classified according to the width of the berth.

• Compact or single models, their width is on average 90 cm.There are also non-standard single products with a size of 120 cm.
• Double mattresses. The standard starts at 160 cm, but there are also variations in increments of +20 cm until the required width is reached.
• King size - the largest sleeping place at 220 cm, a truly royal bed. The main disadvantage is that it takes up quite a lot of space.

Height also plays an important role.

• If the mattress is springless, then its thickness is from 4 to 20 cm.The standard among such models is 16 cm.
• The spring model is on average 22 cm high, but there are models from 18 to 32 cm, as well as orthopedic mattresses.
• Toppers. Compact mattresses for sleeping places, on average they are only 3–6 cm high. The peculiarity of toppers is that the higher the height, the more pronounced the orthopedic effect due to the large layer of filler.
• Elite models, which reach a height of up to 50 cm, are considered a separate class. Special innovative spring blocks and a large layer of various fillers are used inside, which are used specifically to create an anatomical effect.

When choosing, you should take into account several nuances.

• The first thing to look for when choosing a mattress is what room you buy it in. It is necessary to consider whether the floor is warm in the house. This is necessary in order to sleep comfortably at night without feeling a draft. If, nevertheless, there is uncertainty that it will be warm, then you should pick up a small frame, for example, pallets.
• When choosing a mattress, you need to study all the filling options and choose the type that suits you in terms of price and quality.
• It is worth choosing models with an additional cover included in the kit or buying it in addition.

When the choice is made, it remains to decide how to properly arrange a sleeping place, when there is only a mattress instead of a bed. The most important thing to start from is your preferences, as well as the overall picture of the bedroom design. You can find a great many examples that will show you in which direction to move, and how to decorate a room.

• Most often, mattresses on the floor in the room are used in the loft or minimalism style.when they want not to overload the room, free up space. The mattress is placed on pallets as most homes have central heating and the floors are cold. This option can easily replace a bed and be a great sleeping place.

• In addition to pallets, small mats can be usedto create a distance from the floor to the bed. It is not only convenient, but also very practical. Mats are chosen in width much more than a berth.

• Due to the limited space, sometimes you have to sacrifice something. But sacrificing a place to sleep is not worth it, it is better to consider compact options: transformers. In Japan, they still like to sleep on futons, but because of the small living space, it is not always possible to put a futon in a closet. Therefore, designers from Japan came up with a transformable futon. During the day it is a full-fledged chair, and for sleeping it easily turns into a mattress.