A good night’s sleep is essential for all people. Much depends on the quality of the mattress, rest and sleep. For example, if it has become too soft, does not preserve and does not support the shape, you can make the product yourself. Foam for the manufacture of a mattress, must be elastic, elastic.
Making a foam mattress with your own hands is a great idea for those who want to provide themselves with an inexpensive and comfortable bed.
Synthetic latex is usually taken as mattress foam. In order to make the product you will need:
Materials and components for the manufacture of mattress
If in your bed, the spring blocks are in good condition, then you can only change its base to a new one.
Spring block for a custom made mattress
The order of work:
Cut sheets of foam rubber can be a segment knife, using a long rail
We have a piece of foam on the floor, put a piece of pressed felt on top, put springs on the felt
Glue the short side parts of foam rubber with special foam rubber glue, put the rail and a small load on top
After drying of the short side parts, we cover the spring block with the last piece of pressed felt, and then with foam rubber
Glue the long side parts to the top and bottom of the foam rubber
After the glue dries completely, the mattress looks like this.
We sew a cover for a mattress from special fabric and batting
If you need a bed without springs, then you should first determine its dimensions. Before performing the work, it is necessary to prepare the foam of the required size. Then you can sew a mattress topper as to its size. During the cutting of all the details, you need to take into account the seam allowances. Further, it is necessary to put PPU in a stitched mattress pad.
Ready-made mattress in the case, made by hand
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The most common filler for a homemade mattress is polyurethane foam (PUF)
Foam rubber for the mattress should be reliable, elastic and comfortable. The filler should be easy to regain form, after rest. Also important is the density of the material, because it will depend on durability, service life. In the selection of polyurethane foam for the manufacture of a mattress it is necessary to pay attention to its density, it can be - 25-40 kg / m3. Beds are made of foam rubber, which have the following designations: foam rubber - ST, while its density is - 25 kg / m3.Usually such foam rubber is used to make a mattress of various sizes, both for adults and children.
Standard PU for mattress
Foam rubber with high stiffness is denoted - EL, possible loads - up to 100 kg. Product brand - EL 2240 - the most common option. At the same time, the durability of this product can be - 5 l., EL 2540 - can serve 7 l., EL 2842 - service life up to 10 years. Brands HR, VE - this is a latex version, it is used mainly for the manufacture of sofas. Mattress filler is widely used for the manufacture of sofas.
Mattress foam with increased rigidity
Is such a mattress harmful to human health? Foam rubber is made of synthetic components, has low orthopedic characteristics. Foam mattress is uncomfortable for sleeping, night rest. This filler emits chemicals in small quantities. They are dangerous, harmful to health.
The filler does not withstand direct sunlight, its structure is susceptible to moisture
Polyurethane is a common material for making a mattress. Foam mattress has many advantages:
Foam mattresses are distinguished by low cost, light weight and affordability
The qualitative properties of the material have changed recently, various additives are added to the composition, they affect the density, the elasticity. Today, PU foam is used for the manufacture of most products.
Foam rubber and polyurethane foam - almost two varieties of the same material, which is a microcellular derivative of plastic
Online stores offer to buy PPU at an affordable price. You will find various PPU in the catalog.
Foam mattress is divided according to the density and stiffness. There are different types:
Soft foam mattresses resemble a cozy feather bed.
Medium hardness mattresses provide normal support to the spine, suitable for constant sleep.
Hard orthopedic foam mattresses come with additional components
Cheap mattress options - cotton and foam
Polyurethane foam is a synthetic material. This filler does not cause allergic reactions. The base, made of polyurethane foam, is light and elastic, durable in operation. The cover can be removed, washed, usually it is made on a zipper or zipper.
Foam rubber products are lightweight, porous, dry quickly and are well ventilated.
Cotton is heavy, made from natural materials - cotton. Cotton wool is a lush, soft material. Cotton wool is softer and more comfortable. PU foam is light, soft and comfortable.
Cotton mattresses are made of natural materials, but do not have a pronounced orthopedic effect.
The main advantage of cotton products is the use of cotton for their production. Due to this, the base of the mattress is well kept warm. But there, over time, microbes and bacteria can start, as this material is natural. In the synthetic version, this will not happen. But synthetics are sensitive to moisture.
PPU is harmful to the body. It is a danger to the spine, as it is soft, does not support the body during sleep. The base of the mattress bends strongly, along with it the spine also bends. Over time, this can cause spinal curvature. Orthopedists recommend sleeping and relaxing on a hard bed. Modern manufacturers produce orthopedic beds with coconut packing, independent springs.
1-2 times a month, the mattress should be turned over to the other side and the position of the legs and shoulders should be changed to prevent caking.
Over time, experts recommend turning the product on different sides every 2 weeks. To keep it clean, fresh, it needs a fair amount of air. It is often necessary to ventilate the room in which the bed is located. Foam rubber products should be cleaned using cleaning agents. It is necessary to vacuum it once a month.
To avoid dust accumulating in the mattress, it should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
You can also use soap solutions to clean the mattress, but you can not use a large amount of moisture. It must be remembered that it must be dry and clean. Moisture can quickly spoil it.
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