{"id":251429,"date":"2020-04-24T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/251429\/love-your-bed-by-following-these-bed-care-tips\/"},"modified":"2020-04-23T17:27:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T15:27:03","slug":"love-your-bed-by-following-these-bed-care-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/04\/24\/love-your-bed-by-following-these-bed-care-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Love your bed by following these bed care tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We spend almost a third of our lives in them, they give us comfort and joy \u2013 and we need to look after them.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking about beds of course.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Look after your bed and you\u2019ll sleep like a baby, without a care in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some great bed care tips from Hirsch\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u2022 Avoid stains by using a washable mattress protector or wool underlay to help keep your mattress clean.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Rotate your mattress frequently \u2013 every two weeks in the first three months and then every two months after that. Body impressions are expected on a mattress and can appear more obvious on a new mattress as the comfort layers are \u2018broken in\u2019 and conform to your body. These body impressions can cause a mattress to appear slightly uneven, rest assured they are normal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/251033\/make-a-delicious-veggie-curry-for-the-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make a delicious veggie curry for the family<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/248050\/look-after-your-fridge-during-lockdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Look after your fridge during lockdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Carry your mattress flat or on its side. Don\u2019t let it bend or twist out of shape.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 If you replace the mattress on a spring bed, also replace the base. This ensures that you and your new mattress get the support that\u2019s made to match.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Give your mattress a regular airing, free of covers and mattress protectors.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Fresh air is good, but try and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Vacuum your mattress and base regularly using low suction for a dust and debris free sleep.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Treat any spills and stains as soon as possible for the best results.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t ever saturate fabric with water or cleaning liquid \u2013 it could soak in.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t use dishwashing or laundry detergent.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t scrub the fabric with a stiff brush. maintenance along the way will make sure your bed looks after you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span 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