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Dorm Bed Setup: How to Make a Small Sleep Space Work Harder
by Christian Alexander - CEO
July 27, 2026
A practical dorm bed setup guide for students and families, focused on protecting the mattress, choosing washable layers, using toppers only when needed, and fitting pillows and sheets to small-space sleep realities.
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Midlife Temperature Swings: How to Build a Bed That Can Change With the Night
by Christian Alexander - CEO
July 16, 2026
Midlife night warmth is not always solved by making the bed colder. This guide explains how adjustable sheets, protectors, top layers, pillows, and mattress surfaces can help a bed respond as comfort changes through the night.
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How to Set Up a Cleaner-Air Sleep Room During Wildfire Smoke Season
by Christian Alexander - CEO
June 4, 2026
A practical, evidence-backed guide to setting up a cleaner-air bedroom during wildfire smoke season, including filtration, closed-window cooling, washable bedding, and comfort tradeoffs for better overnight readiness.
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When Is a Mattress Protector Worth It? A Practical Guide for Hot Sleepers, Kids, Pets, and Everyday Life feature image
When Is a Mattress Protector Worth It? A Practical Guide for Hot Sleepers, Kids, Pets, and Everyday Life
by Christian Alexander - CEO
May 14, 2026
A calm, practical guide to deciding when a mattress protector makes sense, what breathable protection can actually do, and how to choose one without making your bed feel hotter.
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17 Tips on How to Take Care of Your Mattress
by Joe Alexander - CEO
July 16, 2019
Unfortunately, mattresses don't last as long as we would hope. If you want your mattress to last as long as possible, you need to take proper care of it. Here are some things that you should be doing to take care of your mattress.
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Do You Need A Mattress Pad?
by Joe Alexander
June 7, 2014
Technology now exists which makes the mattress pad obsolete as there are now mattress protectors that do all of the above. A washable, waterproof, breathable and easy to remove mattress protector can prevent dead skin cells from falling through into your mattress and foam below, and can also provide protection from body moisture and spills. It used to be the only way to accomplish this was with a vinyl coated sheet. Fortunately, those days are long gone.
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Severe Dust Mite Allergies? What The Doctor Didn't Tell You.
by Joe Alexander
February 3, 2013
When selling mattresses, you hear and see it all. After all, a mattress is a very intimate and important part of someone's life. And part of that p...
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Do I Need To Encase My Mattress?
by Joe Alexander
January 12, 2013
Mattress Encasement: Is this something you really need? Mattress stores, including Nest Bedding, sell encasements to cover your mattress. But what ...
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Do I Really Need A Mattress Protector?
by Joe Alexander
October 25, 2012
You just purchased a new memory foam mattress or organic mattress, and that is the first step to getting a great night's sleep. But how do you properly care for your new mattress? A very good quality memory foam or organic and natural latex mattress can last upwards of 12-15 years if properly maintained. How do you maintain it you ask? Let's first look at some of the enemies of a mattress:
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Sleep Doctor At Your Service

Dorm Bed Setup: How to Make a Small Sleep Space Work Harder

Midlife Temperature Swings: How to Build a Bed That Can Change With the Night

How to Set Up a Cleaner-Air Sleep Room During Wildfire Smoke Season

When Is a Mattress Protector Worth It? A Practical Guide for Hot Sleepers, Kids, Pets, and Everyday Life

17 Tips on How to Take Care of Your Mattress

Do You Need A Mattress Pad?

Severe Dust Mite Allergies? What The Doctor Didn't Tell You.

Do I Need To Encase My Mattress?

Do I Really Need A Mattress Protector?

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