The bed alongside your mattress plays a crucial role in the sleep you’re getting at night. So, if you wish to optimize your sleep, an adjustable bed is a great investment as it offers plenty of health benefits that can improve your overall wellbeing.
Regardless of who you are, your age, and whether you feel well or have body aches, an adjustable bed always creates extra comfort in your everyday life. Some things become easier and more convenient, while other things can bring possibilities that you never thought of.
An adjustable bed is an ultimate luxury that allows you to raise both your head and feet in bed. It allows you to adjust your sleeping position to suit your exact needs. You should choose an adjustable bed if you want a bed that has to offer much more than a traditional bed.
However, it can be somewhat tricky to take care of an adjustable bed. For this reason, in the article below we offer our best tips to take care of your adjustable bed the right way and keep it looking good for many years.
Instructions and Safety
When you buy a new adjustable hospital bed, the first thing you should do is make sure that it’s delivered and assembled by a team of skilled experts who will ensure that it works properly. As soon as the bed is assembled, the basic assembly and fittings should not be changed. If an operational problem occurs, make sure to contact a professional to check it out.
You should also continue by choosing the position for the bed carefully. Make sure you have enough space to get in and out smoothly and even though the bed is on easy-glide castors, it might not be that easy to move it later. Before receiving your bed at home, we highly recommend that you take the time to familiarize yourself with the functions of the buttons on the handset.
Mattress Care
To be sure that your bed mattress gives you the same good comfort for a long time, it’s important to take care of it. Bed mattresses are made of soft materials that, after a period of use, begin to mold based on the way you sleep on them. This is completely natural and is the result of normal use. In order not to lose too much of the bed mattress’s original shape, it should be rotated and turned 180 degrees a couple of times a year.
This allows air to enter between the wadding layers, giving the mattress volume. To keep the bed mattress fresh longer, we also recommend airing the entire mattress from time to time. It is also good to vacuum the mattress on low power. Many mattress covers are also removable and can be washed in a washing machine, so make sure to follow the washing instructions.
To further extend the lifespan of your bed mattress, we recommend adding a mattress protector. It is the best way to protect your mattress against wear, dirt, and stains.
Mattresses for adjustable beds must be maintained in the same way as other mattresses and must be rotated several times a year, but since adjustable beds also contain mechanics and moving parts, this also needs to be maintained. It is perfectly normal for some noise to occur during regulation, but by regularly lubricating moving components, you can minimize any squeaks. Lubricate with lubricant or silicone.
Turning the mattress for an adjustable bed is especially important during the first year to evenly shape the mattress when the bed is placed in different positions. Also, remember to avoid sitting on the head or foot end in the folded-up position.
Motor Care
If your adjustable bed doesn’t work, check the plugs in your home and that they’re properly placed in the wall outlet, and that the hand control cord is properly connected to the motor.
Some beds have multiple motors. It may happen that the sync cord between them has come out. Replace the cord and reset the motors by lowering the bed to a flat position. Always remember to regularly check for any wire damage. Sometimes, beds can be pushed too close to a wall and damage the power plug as it brushes against the wall while being adjusted.
It may also be the case that there is dust in the moving parts under the bed and you then need to relubricate these. We recommend that the 9-volt batteries be changed every twelve months.
Final Thoughts
If you wish to get the ultimate comfort and extend the life of your adjustable bed, consider the above guidelines. However, make sure to always follow the manufacturer’s specific instructions for the best possible care and safety.