Why you should consider Sleep Republic’s mattress in a box We hear an awful lot about the importance of sleep these days. We hear almost as much about the importance of mattresses – and for good reason. The right mattress can provide the ultimate sleeping experience and make all the difference when it comes to your back and joints. …
Change your sleep patterns for the better Sleep deprivation is the worst. It can affect our moods, our concentration, our energy levels and our physical health – did you know long-term sleep deficiency can increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes? Yet in a world filled with non-stop demands and distractions, it can be hard to …
Not everyone wakes up each morning with a smile on their face and spring in their step. We all live busy lives, and our health often suffers because of it. It could be the glasses of wine you had last night; the stress of waking up late, getting stuck in traffic; or the fast food …
Life changes when you invest in a good mattress. Finally, you know what it means to have a good night’s sleep. Your partner’s tossing and turning no longer affects you, you no longer wake up stiff and sore and falling asleep is as effortless as counting to five. When buying your mattress, you would …
You’ve eliminated caffeine from your diet, put away your cell phone before bedtime and have a quality bed that promises a good night’s sleep. Despite this, you still spend the night tossing and turning – unable to nod off. If this sounds familiar, don’t head off to your doctor for a prescribed sedative just …
Childhood is a period of tremendous growth, and everything your child does during this time helps them develop towards adulthood. Sleep is no different, which is why you should put plenty of thought and care into how your child will be sleeping once they’re ready to have a bed of their own. Making the …
When you don’t have enough car space, you’ll get a car that seats more people, and when you don’t have enough bedrooms in your home, you’ll look for a bigger property. Yet when it comes to your bed, you put up with less space than you’d like. Even though we spend a third of …
Human ingenuity is a wonderful thing, and it’s what we have to thank for the products we use in our daily lives. It’s our ability to improve on things that resulted in cars developing better safety systems and our homes being built using brick and mortar instead of straw and mud. The mattress is …
According to a 2014-2015 National Health Survey, 1 in 6 Australians have experienced lower back pains. The same research estimates that a further 70% to 90% of the population will experience back pains at one point or another. Back pain is a persistent problem for Aussies, stemming from a variety of sources. In some instances, …
The neck and spine are among the most sensitive parts of the human body. This is because they have a significant concentration of nerve endings and act as a support structure for most of your body weight. Something as small as an ill-positioned pillow could have a long-term negative impact on your body. Choosing the …
The warmer months come with everything we love – an abundance of ice cream, evening walks, and beach time. The one thing that we don’t look forward to is sleep. Isn’t it a bummer that the scorching weather makes sleep so restless and uncomfortable that you wake up too tired to enjoy anything the next …
A strong foundation is an essential part in the building of any strong and lasting relationship, and this also applies to a mattress and a mattress base, with the latter often being overlooked in the quest for a good night’s sleep. The combination of a good mattress base and a mattress, not only guarantees that …
Sleep is the most important part of your day, despite what breakfast may tell you. Occasional or regular sleepless nights of tossing and turning in a futile effort to get that elusive few hours of shut-eye is an unfortunate fact of life many Australians experience at some point in their lives. If you are struggling …
If you’ve decided to retire your old mattress and purchase a new one you need to start thinking about how you are going to dispose of the old one. There certainly isn’t enough room for both of them and getting rid of an old mattress can be a pain in the back – not unlike …
Let’s set the scene: you’ve just bought your new Sleep Republic pocket spring mattress. Now you want to make sure you don’t ruin your investment or your health by setting it on an unsuitable base. Although mattresses will sit on any stable and level base, including the floor if they have to, some bases are …
The difference between a foam and pocket spring mattress is pretty easy to grasp- one is made from foam, the other is made from pocket springs. But when talking about pocket spring mattresses, things start to get a bit more complex, as not all springs are the same. Spring count When you’re comparing mattresses, you’ll …
Foam or pocket spring? Does it really matter? Yep, it does. It matters a lot, actually. Several studies have shown that your mattress material affects the quality of your sleep, and there’s good reason why we produce spring mattresses instead of foam core mattresses. 1. Support If there is one thing that you want (nay, …
A good mattress is like a good partner; they are there when you need them, supportive and great to lie (or rely) on. But sometimes your mattress can let you down. So how do you know when your mattress needs to be replaced? There are a few telling signs which should alert you that it’s …
Living in a pet, pollen and dust filled world isn’t easy when you’re an allergy sufferer. The constant sneezing, watery eyes and heaving coughs aren’t particularly nice to deal with. You would think that your bed would be the safest place for you; wrong! Allergy sufferers can have problems sleeping due to the allergens lurking …
Why is Latex used so often in mattress construction? Latex is a great material functionally in mattresses because it has excellent rebound, softness and resilience characteristics. It is an excellent comfort layer, it feels good and rebounds and recovers really well from compression. It has the added advantage of being all or part natural (more …
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Added to that it’s covered in nerves and sensory receptors which make touch and feel so important. Research shows that the physical touch directly affects how you feel. The softer the touch, the happier we feel. No wonder babies and children so often need that soft …
There is no delicate way of putting this, but us humans are ‘leaky’ creatures. The collective amount of fluid perspired and exhaled while in bed is mind blowing, and the cumulative weight of dried skin sloughed would weigh more than some airlines’ cabin allowance. Apologies, we hope you’re not reading this while eating! Prevention With …
Every day there seems to be a new “mattress in a box” company popping up out of nowhere. It’s become a crowded market in the last 12 months and hard for the average consumer to differentiate between them all. This is just a little ironic given that online mattress shopping started with the intention to make …
Yep. Better nights roll out from each Sleep Republic box. It starts with ordering your mattress online. Then, the box arrives at your doorstep the very same day (!), waiting for you to unravel the magic. Dreamy, isn’t it? Our happy customers think so. They love that getting their new mattress is fuss-free–no need to …
Okay I get buying my Nespresso pods and clothing online, but a mattress, really? You need a new mattress, your current one is getting tired, maybe you’re getting a bit of back pain, there’s a huge concave pit in the middle and frankly it feels like it came out on the First Fleet. You know …
Everybody loves a bargain. No matter how much an item costs, if it’s discounted by a significant margin, consumers believe it’s a great deal and that they win by taking advantage of it. The psychology behind discounts Having a sale works by tapping into “discounts psychology”. It’s why consumers come out in droves to shop …
We dig deep to find the best type of mattress to help relieve back pain, according to science There are many causes of back pain and it is important for serious or chronic back pain that you see a qualified medical professional for treatment or advice. This article is not meant to replace professional medical …
Yes, your mattress really does affect how well you sleep. Take a look the 2011 study published by Research Triangle International. The study tested several interesting hypotheses, and the findings were very revealing… Over a period of 4 years, 128 healthy people (no sleep problems to note) tested 7 mattresses of varying firmness from the …
Sound slumber results in increased energy and productivity, improved health, a better mood, even a longer life. Not to mention the difference in how you feel after a satisfying 8 hours of quality rest. So how do we get to this magical land of rest and REM? Do these 8 things, and I can confidently …
We’re here today to teach you about using protection…mattress protection that is. “What exactly is a mattress protector?” you may ask. “What’s it used for? Is it protecting me, or the mattress… or me from the mattress?” Let’s start with a fact: Humans are made up of about 60% water. What does that mean for …
