Now, why would anybody be so careless as to leave a mattress on the road??!

A routine trip for a semi-truck driver turned into a mess overnight. Around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, the driver told Tulsa Police he ran over a mattress on U.S. Highway 75, just south of downtown. Police say it appears the mattress got lodged on the axle or drive shaft and caught fire. The wheels were scorched and so was part of the tractor-trailer.

via KOTV MATTRESS News, MATTRESS Safety MATTRESS News, MATTRESS Safety

This fiberbed is not only incredibly cozy and comfortable, it also features Invista’s CoolMax® performance fabric. CoolMax is a soft and lightweight breathable fabric designed to move moisture away from your body and dries faster than other fabrics, providing comfort for your body and your sleeping environment. Fiberbed is filled with Premium Invista® fiber, which is hypoallergenic and provides exceptional comfort and support. 80% cotton/20% CoolMax sateen. 400 thread count.

Sizes
Twin 39″ W x 75″ L;
Full 54″ W x 75″ L;
Queen 60″ W x 80″ L;
King 78″ W x 80″ L;
California King 72″ W x 84″ L.

Dry clean. Made in the U.S.A. Three-year limited warranty.

You can purchase this at Bed Bath & Beyond.

Ahh! With the increasing awareness regarding mattress safety these days, this is perhaps what you should have in your household:

You can sleep peacefully at night on this mattress protector that combines the softness and comfort of cotton with flame resistant protection. The flame retardant treatment is permanent and won’t wash out, and meets established national and international fire protection standards. Its zippered, fitted construction encases the entire mattress, keeping it clean and protecting it completely. Fits mattresses up to 16″ deep. 100% cotton. 200 thread count. Machine wash. Imported.

This item is available to purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond

Here’s another Bed Bath & Beyond exclusive:

This hypoallergenic mattress pad features Invista’s Cool Max® polyester, which is designed to keep moisture away from your body for an exceptionally cool and comfortable night’s sleep. The unique fabric allows for air penetration and promotes cool air flow, while wicking away moisture. The 14 ounces of polyester fill in the quilted top layer is anti-microbial for additional sleeping comfort. Guaranteed to fit skirt fits mattresses up to 21″. 75% cotton/25% Cool Max® polyester, 400 thread count.

Twin 39″ W x 75″ L;
Full 54″ W x 75″ L;
Queen 60″ W x 80″ L;
King 78″ W x 80″ L;
California King 72″ W x 84″ L.

Machine wash. Made in the U.S.A. of imported materials.

According to Bed Bath & Beyond, there are a few things you have to know first before you buy items for for your bed. Begin with determining the type of mattress you would like to have and then you can move on from there.

Sheets. The measurements below are for fitted sheets and will help ensure a proper fit. Do not be concerned with the top or flat sheet dimension, as it will be tucked under the mattress anyway and is not meant to be sized to the exact specifications of your mattress.

Mattress Depths. Pillow Top and Extra Deep mattresses have become very common. Before selecting your sheets and mattress pads, it is important to know the depth of your mattress. Here are some dimensions to use as a guide:

Standard 7 to 9 inches

Deep 10 to 15 inches

Extra Deep 15 inches to as high as 22 inches

Comforters. Don’t make yourself crazy looking for California King Comforters or Twin X-Long - they don’t make them. Just get a King or Twin size accordingly. In addition, when looking for Full or Queen sizes, some manufacturers make comforters in both Full and Queen sizes, while others will offer a Full/Queen size, which fits both mattresses.

Daybeds. Since all daybeds are outfitted with a twin mattress, selecting the sheets and mattress pads for them is a no-brainer. Choosing what to put on top of the daybed can be a bit more challenging, as sizes and styles can range. There are daybed covers, which typically have three sides (two sides and the front), and daybed spreads, which typically have four sides, and are usually quilted. The “drop” of a daybed cover, or how far down to the floor the front of the cover reaches, will determine if you need a dust ruffle, also called a bed skirt. A standard twin 14” dust ruffle is all a daybed requires, though some dust ruffles feature split corners to make navigating around bed feet a bit easier.

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