Inevitably you will be staying at a hotel and sleeping in that bed that isn't your own. Some people might jump for joy, excited for a good night of sleep. Some will cringe at the sight of a bed that you are not sure was properly cleaned. Hotel beds are not the most pleasant.
Sheets are changed in between every visitor, right? Although many hotels really do change the sheets every time, there is always the question of whether or not those sheets really are clean. How can you tell? Sometimes it could be obvious with a stain or the bed doesn't seem to be properly made. Your best bet is to ditch the sheets and provide your own if you're worried about dirty sheets.
You can also forget about the bed spread and use your own blankets. Yes, it is not fun to travel with blankets and sheets but if you are someone that will lose a perfectly good night of sleep because you are worried about dirty sheets and bed spreads, you might as well bring your own.
Bed bugs are commonly spread through hotel beds. Bed bugs are so tiny that they can easily go unnoticed. Don't put any of your baggage or belongings on the bed to reduce the chance of getting bed bugs. You might be able to see bed bug waste or dander if you look close enough around the baseboards and the creases of the mattress. If you suspect bed bugs, tell the hotel and when you get home wash everything that you brought with you including your suitcase.
Let's face it, it is not always the cleaning person's fault if your bed is not up to par with your standards. They are only given a set time for every room they have to clean and can become rushed. And just because that hotel is a four-star doesn't mean that it is any cleaner than a one-star hotel.
You're better off assuming that the bed you are going to be sleeping in still has the remnants of the person that was in the bed before you. Nothing will ever be as good as your own bed. Have you had any terrible experiences with a hotel bed?
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Do you suffer from a sleep disorder?
Are you one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder? If you think you might be suffering from a sleep disorder but are not sure it is always best to schedule a visit with your doctor to discuss your problems. Here are some of the most common sleeping disorders.
1. Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder. This disorder makes it hard for you to wake up at normal times for activities. When you do fall asleep, it is restful and uninterrupted, but when you try waking up at a normal time it is extremely hard. Only about 2% of people suffering from a sleep disorder is diagnosed with this disorder.
2. Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder. This condition involves falling asleep before 9 p.m. and waking earlier in the morning without being able to fall asleep. It is most common in older people, with some doctors saying it is more of an aging process than a disorder.
3. Shift Work. If you are someone who works different shifts at your job, you could be suffering from shift work disorder. With the constant changing of sleep patterns you can experience an increase in alcohol and tranquilizer use as well as chronic sleep disorders. About 22% of U.S. workers are shift workers and suffer from shift work disorder.
4. Obstructive Sleep Apnea. When you have a temporary blockage of the upper airways during sleep, your breathing stops and interrupts your sleep. You most likely don't remember these short awakenings but you will notice that it affects the quality of your sleep. Loud, consistent snoring is a major sign of obstructive sleep apnea and about 4% of men and 2% of women suffer from this disorder.
5. Narcolepsy. This is one of the most extreme sleep disorders as it involves an incredible amount of sleepiness during the day. You could be falling asleep mid-sentence, at work or while driving. Sudden loss of muscle tone and vivid hallucinations while you are falling asleep are some other signs of narcolepsy. This is not a very common sleep disorder with only about 1 in 100,000 Americans suffer from narcolepsy.
These five sleep disorders are not the only ones that people suffer from, but they are the ones that doctors will rule out when they suspect a common sleep disorder. Make sure you are getting the sleep that you need and making your bedroom as comfortable as possible.
1. Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder. This disorder makes it hard for you to wake up at normal times for activities. When you do fall asleep, it is restful and uninterrupted, but when you try waking up at a normal time it is extremely hard. Only about 2% of people suffering from a sleep disorder is diagnosed with this disorder.
2. Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder. This condition involves falling asleep before 9 p.m. and waking earlier in the morning without being able to fall asleep. It is most common in older people, with some doctors saying it is more of an aging process than a disorder.
3. Shift Work. If you are someone who works different shifts at your job, you could be suffering from shift work disorder. With the constant changing of sleep patterns you can experience an increase in alcohol and tranquilizer use as well as chronic sleep disorders. About 22% of U.S. workers are shift workers and suffer from shift work disorder.
4. Obstructive Sleep Apnea. When you have a temporary blockage of the upper airways during sleep, your breathing stops and interrupts your sleep. You most likely don't remember these short awakenings but you will notice that it affects the quality of your sleep. Loud, consistent snoring is a major sign of obstructive sleep apnea and about 4% of men and 2% of women suffer from this disorder.
5. Narcolepsy. This is one of the most extreme sleep disorders as it involves an incredible amount of sleepiness during the day. You could be falling asleep mid-sentence, at work or while driving. Sudden loss of muscle tone and vivid hallucinations while you are falling asleep are some other signs of narcolepsy. This is not a very common sleep disorder with only about 1 in 100,000 Americans suffer from narcolepsy.
These five sleep disorders are not the only ones that people suffer from, but they are the ones that doctors will rule out when they suspect a common sleep disorder. Make sure you are getting the sleep that you need and making your bedroom as comfortable as possible.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Why does my bed cause a rash?
Have you been waking up lately and felt the insane urge to scratch your skin off it was so itchy? Or many not so extreme, but you've woken up with a rash on your body and you're asking yourself, 'Why does my bed cause a rash?"
There can be many reasons why you wake up with a rash. The number one concern is always bed bugs. Bed bugs feed on human blood and are most active at night when you are sleeping. Anybody can get bed bugs because they infest in luggage, backpacks, bedding, shoes, clothing and they can hide anywhere.
Some ways you can tell if you have bed bugs are if you have itchy skin welts, small blood smears on your bedding from crushed bugs, tiny dark spots on your sheets, or dried remains of shed bed bug skins. If you have any of these and suspect bed bugs, you will need to hire a pest control company to ensure you kill all of the bugs.
If you have another form of welt or something that looks like a bite it could be a spider or other insect bite. Keeping your bedroom and your bed clean is going to help reduce the number of insects that could be crawling around your bed.
Unlike bed bugs and insect bites, another cause for a bed rash is hives. Hives can be anywhere on your body and are typically due to an allergic reaction. This allergic reaction could be from your sheets if your skin is sensitive to different materials. It could also be from the detergent used to clean your sheets or any lotion you might apply to your skin before bed. To find out the cause, eliminate one of the culprits and determine if that is what is causing the hives. Find organic, all natural bedding to help reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
Figure out why your bed is causing a rash by taking simple steps to solve the problem. By changing one thing at a time you will find the cause and be able to control any rashes you currently have. If you have any questions about your bedding please contact us at info@americandownandfeather.com.
There can be many reasons why you wake up with a rash. The number one concern is always bed bugs. Bed bugs feed on human blood and are most active at night when you are sleeping. Anybody can get bed bugs because they infest in luggage, backpacks, bedding, shoes, clothing and they can hide anywhere.
Some ways you can tell if you have bed bugs are if you have itchy skin welts, small blood smears on your bedding from crushed bugs, tiny dark spots on your sheets, or dried remains of shed bed bug skins. If you have any of these and suspect bed bugs, you will need to hire a pest control company to ensure you kill all of the bugs.
If you have another form of welt or something that looks like a bite it could be a spider or other insect bite. Keeping your bedroom and your bed clean is going to help reduce the number of insects that could be crawling around your bed.
Unlike bed bugs and insect bites, another cause for a bed rash is hives. Hives can be anywhere on your body and are typically due to an allergic reaction. This allergic reaction could be from your sheets if your skin is sensitive to different materials. It could also be from the detergent used to clean your sheets or any lotion you might apply to your skin before bed. To find out the cause, eliminate one of the culprits and determine if that is what is causing the hives. Find organic, all natural bedding to help reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
Figure out why your bed is causing a rash by taking simple steps to solve the problem. By changing one thing at a time you will find the cause and be able to control any rashes you currently have. If you have any questions about your bedding please contact us at info@americandownandfeather.com.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
We're Opening an Online Retail Store!
This online store is going to provide you with a wide variety of options for pillows, comforters, pillow inserts and more! These products will be standard sizes and we will continuously be adding new products to the online store as time progresses. It will be a quick and easy way to purchase those comfortable soft products that you have been seeking for.
American Down and Feather is excited about this new opportunity as we have noticed many of our customers would love to see an online retail store for our products. As always, feel free to contact us at 1.866.601.3696 or info@americandownandfeather.com if you have any questions or any specific products that you are searching for. Please let us know what you would like to see in our online retail store!
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