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Considering a Futon Mattress for Kids and Teens

admin21 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:43:29 +0000

Considering a futon mattress for kids and teens? Well, getting furniture for kids can be really tough; they have plenty of their own ideas about what they want and that may or may not jive with what is going to fly in your house and with your budget. So getting something versatile may be just what is on the menu, and the futon mattress is the king of versatility. For decades, futons have been a very special type of furniture and their adaptability makes them wonderful for people just starting out, college kids, and in between stages of a person’s life.

The Case for the Futon

It is a great idea, provided the child’s room is big enough to support the sofa, to have a futon like piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom. Kids tend to like to have their own guests. If you can cram them all into your child’s room, then you can grab yourself at least a small amount of peace and quiet throughout the house. We used to do this when my cousins came over – my aunts and uncles and parents would visit, we all would play together in our room and they would stay. It worked great for all parties involved and amounted to very few issues. Kids love having their own space, and having enough furniture in their room keeps them out of yours. A futon mattress is affordable, easy to find, washable, and versatile, filling all of your needs beautifully.

The Case Against Daily Use

When you are on a budget, futons also double as bedroom chairs. If you put a futon mattress in a child’s bedroom and expect them to sleep on it day and night, that is kind of cruel, and do not complain to me when they have back problems. This type of furniture is not meant to be used for years and years of daily use, and having spent my time on one as a young adult, I can tell you they do not make a good daily sleeper. A cheaper twin mattress is a better idea in this case and you will have a better longevity out of it as well. If you have a part time child, one who spends weekends at your home, these work pretty well for that, not killing the kid who is on it.

Many of us started out on a futon mattress. We have seen the good in them and the bad, and fortunately they get better every single year. Technology works to improve an already pretty neat product. Take a look in your area and see what the local mattress stores offer in sizes that will accommodate best the needs of both your kids and your home or wallet. Don’t let them con you into something that will be a bad idea for both of you, and if you want to be real hardcore, go pick it out without them. After all, you are paying for the futon mattress; if they want to buy it and put it in their own house, they can do whatever they want.

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The Futon Mattress, Out with the Old and In with the New

admin21 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:58:18 +0000

Everybody has college day stories about an old futon mattress, as they are legendary in their levels of discomfort. I know one guy who spent a whole year sleeping on one, and surprise, surprise! He just hates them now. But I am happy to say that futon mattresses are ten times better than they ever used to be, and sleeping on a futon mattress nowadays does not necessarily resign you to a diet of Aleve and comfort food. Far from it, the modern futon is a veritable work of art enhancing any home, office or guest room, and even as the main sofa in a living room or den.

When to Replace an Old Futon Mattress

When the stuffing is all crammed into the corners of the pad, that is a good time to replace your old futon mattress. If, when you lay on it, you can count with your back how many support bars the thing has, you should probably get a new mattress. If your guests make reservations at the budget motel in town claiming that the beds (roaches or not) are more comfy than your old futon, you should consider giving up the old futon. There are many tell tale signs, those of you with wives will probably just be told that theirs is going the way of the dodo.

Where to Put the New Futon Mattress

Hooray, a fresh, unspoiled soda spill-free futon mattress for you! Now where to put it? How about the den – those with a video game room will find it a welcome addition, mostly because the female of the house will not approve of any super nice furniture in there, and the kids will just get it icky anyway.

Futon mattress shells are machine washable, they look great for years, and short of lighting them on fire, they are about indestructible. If you have a spare room for guests, it is nice because, like the mullet, it is business in the front, party in the back. Or maybe it is business during the day, and party at night. Either way, it beats a floor and a sleeping bag. Besides, that is a cold way to sleep no matter how warm your house is (heat rises, you know). Sleeping on the floor is not something even the dogs in my house can do. We have all hardwood, no carpet, and no one is getting to sleep on our floor, especially the humans.

We all remember the days of yore on ye old futon mattress. But move that idea over in favor of a new idea – the idea that you could spend a week on one and not want to crawl under a rock and die from the incident. If you are finding yourself in need of such a piece of furniture, consider the modern futon, the quality is light years beyond what it ever used to be and futon mattresses are supremely more comfortable now than ever before.

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What Futon Size Are You Trying To Cover?

admin21 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:03:38 +0000

If you are planning to buy some futon cover for your furnishings like couches or mattresses for example, then you will need to perform some measuring before buying one. Although you are thinking that this just adds up to the total cost of time and effort on your part, when you can just choose a design and grab some covers on the nearest department store. However, you might find this one necessary because if you don’t, there is a ninety percent chance that you will choose a cover that is either too large or too small for the exact size of what you are going to cover. Some people don’t know the fact the futon covers come in different sizes because they look too much alike especially on their packaging. What they don’t know is that on every package for these covers, a corresponding size tag is printed to identify the kind of shape and size it has.

This is the reason why you will need to measure the furniture you ought to cover. Get a measuring tape and start by measuring the length and the width or the other way around. There are three types of covers, and these are twin size, full size and queen size covers. Your measurement will identify the ones you will need. Take the size of a full size futon cover. The dimensions are 54 inches in width and 75 inches in length. If you have measurements close to that, then you should definitely buy that size for your convenience. Remember that the bigger the size, the pricier it is, so decide if you want to settle for a bigger cost than the one you really need. Futon mattress covers also come in different designs. You can choose between dozens of designs offered in the market today. There are some designs that fit one’s personality alongside with the space of living that you have.

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Did You Have Any Idea About These Mattress Covers?

Spencer — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:47:31 +0000

We talked about how we were going to discuss futon mattress covers that were not only good for you, but also your guests (in case that’s who uses your futon). With all the talk these days of ‘eco’ this and ‘green’ that, we thought it would be a great lead in to this article regarding the organic materials that can be used for your or your guest’s bedding. Have you ever heard of all the mites, dust and chemical off gassing that is happening right under your nose every night? Maybe there are some things to think about for the causes of snoring as well. The jury seems to be out on most cases of snoring problems. All that is offered to some people is a snoring mask and a tank of oxygen. Maybe with a cleaner environment, their sinuses and other air passages would not get swollen.

It’s been well established that the contents of many typical brand name and popular ‘traditional’ mattresses contain several different types of chemicals and compounds that will ‘off-gas’, especially when new – which is how most people prefer to buy their mattresses. Now, while futon covers won’t necessarily block this off gassing as they are fabric and allow gases to come through, they will be a wonderful complement to protect your organic futon mattress. So, what’s so special about organic covers, sheets, or bedding you might be wondering?

Other Types of Futon Slipcovers Are Available

Look at all these futon cover fabric options to choose from.

What makes organic cotton slipcovers so appealing is for their health benefits to you and the guests you care about. You might now want to put one on the in-laws futon, but that’s your business – hehe. Really, wouldn’t you rather know that just a few inches away from your nose and mouth is a totally safe, organic fabric that won’t irritate or harm you? Whether you use your futon as a couch, lounger, or bed – the benefits of organic are clear. There are other health benefits as well. Because organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and such, you can be comfortable knowing that your other ‘resting place’ (ie. planet earth) will not be harmed by such chemicals. Many times, the companies that make and market organic cotton futon covers will also use natural dyes or some stitching to enhance the look even further. Not only that, many of these companies will also employ fair labor practices by paying fair wages and avoiding sweatshop labor. This is certainly an added bonus – and think, you just thought you were helping yourself with your new organic covers.

Since there are several manufacturers of these futon bed covers, you’ll want to do a little more research before settling on one. Check to make sure that all these qualities exist with the company you choose. Also, if your slipcover has a zipper, brass is the way to go. One more important note: make sure to order the size of your futon cover about 2″ deeper than your futon mattress height to allow for shrinkage that will occur. For example, your futon mattress is 6″ tall, order the 8″ size cover.

How do you care for your organic cotton covers? The recommendations for washing futon covers are to use mild, biodegradable detergents (no bleach) and tumble dry low (remove promptly) – same as you would for many of your other regular cottons.

Finally, what can you expect to pay for one of these organic futon covers? You should check around online because prices do vary greatly. You shouldn’t spend more than a few hundred, depending on the size of your futon mattress.

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