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Guide Helps Newlyweds With Furnishing Decisions
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Sep 7, 2005, 01:04
(NUI) - Many brides searching for "something old" and "something borrowed" can find it in the worn-out mattress they're planning to use in their new home. That's a big mistake, according to industry experts.
Using an old mattress in your new home is one of the pitfalls outlined in a free publication for newlywed couples called "The Independent Bride's Major Purchase Guide." The guide contains general advice grouped in categories for each major purchase and reveals important purchasing criteria for the furniture or appliance selected.
For example, when buying a mattress, the reader is advised to "count coils." According to the guide, for the most comfort and support, it is a good rule of thumb to have at least 400 coils in a Queen-sized mattress.
It also urges readers not to break up a pair - referring to the mattress and the box spring that come with it - and warns against buying "trendy" sleep surfaces and holding on to mattress/box-spring sets that are more than 8 years old.
"That's all great advice," said Arthur Grehan, executive director of the American Innerspring Manufacturers, a nonprofit trade association that provides free information on restful sleep and sleep surfaces. "Lots of couples start out with a hand-me-down mattress from someone else in the family, or try to squeeze a few more years out of the mattress they grew up on. That can be a recipe for sleepless nights."
Maximum rest occurs in the deepest phases of sleep, Grehan said. Couples are likely to be disturbed by each other's turning but a new mattress can help.
"A newer mattress has more motion control,which can help new couples adapt to their new sleeping arrangements with the minimum amount of sleeplessness," he said.
The "Independent Bride's Major Purchase Guide" also includes information about washers and dryers, sofas, and other items. It comes in the form of a small, sliding card and can be included in a shower gift or wedding gift.
For a copy of "The Independent Bride's Major Purchase Guide," log on to www.aiminfo.org or call 1-800-TUCK-ME-IN.
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