In order to understand how memory foam works it can be necessary to understand how we think about it when we are designing a new mattress. All memory foam mattresses, whether it is very soft or very firm, follow the same basic logic. Memory foam itself is very soft...
I remember having difficulty sleeping on my third road trip. My nights were long because I was very uncomfortable and just kept tossing and turning. I woke up groggy every day and didn’t like my mornings. If that had been my first road trip, I’m sure that I wouldn’t...
We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, whether you’re in your bed at home or on your RV mattress. Sleep helps us recharge, refresh, and wake up ready to tackle the day. The problem is that we don’t all have the internal clock to guide our days....
Fire retardant (or FR) is a big issue today. The internet is filled with contradictory information. Some say it’s dangerous to your health, while many companies (and even government organizations) will tell you it is completely safe. The nutshell of what I...
A lot of people buy a new mattress with the intention of adding a memory foam topper later. My question to that type of customer is this: Why are you planning on buying a mattress that isn’t comfortable? Isn’t that kind of like ordering a salad because you...
Let’s get one thing out of the way right upfront. We at Delarkin are trying to sell mattresses online. That part should be obvious. Selling mattresses online is one of the fastest-growing industries right now and we are a part of that. That having been said,...
I hear it both ways. People come into a mattress showroom and say they “know” that a firm or a soft mattress is the best. The fact is, there are so many different kinds of mattresses because there are so many different kinds of bodies. Some people need...
Mattress protectors can be great for people with certain allergies, incontinence, or people who enjoy drinking grape juice in bed (that is more of an issue than you might imagine). For those of us without those concerns, a mattress protector may not be necessary and...
Do you find yourself waking up in the wee hours of the morning long before you need to be getting up and just can’t seem to go back to sleep? A teaspoon of raw honey before bed can be just the ticket to fixing that problem. I know that might seem crazy (and way...
When you spend more money you get a better product. That just makes sense, right? Well, yeah. Sometimes. But not always. So, that means a Ferrari is better than a Honda, right? Well, yeah, obviously. But is it, really? I mean, a Ferrari is a work of art and an...