the Sleep Shop

What's the deal with reselling beds?

2011-08-02T15:19:00.000-07:00

Warning: The bed you purchased may have been in someone else's home before yours!

Does this really happen! Absolutely. It's common industry practice to offer a "comfort guarantee"
What that really translates to is "We rent beds!"

When a customer returns a mattress, that mattress is either rewrapped and sold as new to the next person down the line OR is treated with a toxic fungicide and sold at a discount. Either scenario is a lose-lose for the unknowing consumer. This widely used practice has become even more distressing due to the risk of passing bedbugs to an innocent consumer...

With all of the risks involved, make sure your retailer has conscious business practices. Avoid being a victim of industry tricks. Would you want to be the one customer who is unknowingly the recipient of a used bed? Ask questions and choose a reputable retail source!

Confusion Reigns

2011-06-18T18:03:00.000-07:00

Checking on the web has become second nature to us. With many products you can find invaluable information. Most online info on mattresses, not so much.
While researching consumer reports and opinions I've become suspicious as to who is contributing on most sites. It appears that there are very few unsolicited opinions, as most sites are supported by industry advertisers. Marketing is such a huge negative in the mattress industry. The "best" doesn't necessarily equal the most well-known. Take into consideration how many consumer dollars are supporting bloated ad campaigns, and be aware that, as a consumer, you are paying, not just for the product you purchase, but for the enormous cost of advertising a company incurs.

Bottom line, purchase from a retailer who provides relevant information on the products in store. Bells and whistles, bait and switch and "do we have a deal today" are irrelevant. Ask questions and get value in a comfortable, supportive sleep set.

Spring Cleaning

2011-04-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

As we emerge from our winter cocoon, time to air out beds and bedding. To remove skin cells from your sleep surfaces, vacuum mattresses and box springs, launder sheets, duvets and blankets, put pillows in sunlight to kill bacteria and clean all other surfaces in the bedroom.
Skin cells are what dust mites love to feed upon...ewwww.
After cleaning as suggested, invest in good mattress and pillow protectors. Then, you can keep your bedding clean all year long.
We recommend organic mattress and pillow protectors. Going organic you can avoid sizing, teflon and many other harmful chemicals found in traditional products.
Organic and eco friendly sleep sets, pillows and sheets help purify your environment. There are plenty of toxins for our immune systems to ward off everyday....take advantage of the beautiful organic products available to enhance healthier sleep for you and yours.

Ironman

2011-03-19T12:30:00.001-07:00

T3 Recovery Products from Ironman. Celliant fiber enhances oxygen recovery while you sleep. These eco-friendly products are known to aid healing and recovery.
Mattresses and pillows using this technology are available at the Sleep Shop.

All Memory Foam is not equal

2011-03-11T12:17:00.000-08:00

Memory foam...well-advertised and marketed, but what can it do for you? #1, most mainstream memory foammattresses are known to offgas lovely toxins ie formaldehyde, toluene, benzene PLUS whatever is in the nasty flame retardant used by various manufacturers. What to do to avoid said poisons?
Purchase a memory foam mattress with, at least, some plant-based memory foam. The products at our store have been tested are are free from formaldehyde, toluene, benzene and borates. That's a great start toward a clean sleep environment. If you wish to go compeletely petro free, we have totally plant-based memory foam mattress sets. Two easy choices to breathe easily if memory foam is your preference!

Science Experiment

2011-03-02T15:58:00.000-08:00

The test results are in! According to mattress testers (boys 7 and 8, girl 10) we have the definitive winner of which mattress in the store makes the best trampoline (do not try this at home) The choices were narrowed down to : an innerspring with soy foam and bamboo cover OR a natural rubber latex with soy block foam base. and the winner is...the natural rubber latex!!!

Guess this makes perfect sense, since natural rubber is very resilient...it apparently also provides a nice "loft"

Organic and eco-friendly sleep sets provide comfort, support and cleaner, greener sleep. According to our experts, they are also tons of fun!

Sleep Habits

2011-02-24T16:36:00.000-08:00

There are some simple steps to enhance sleep:

Keep your room cool and dark.

No TV in the bedroom; use the bedroom for sleep and intimacy only.

Do not use alcohol or tobacco before going to bed.

Regular exercise earlier in the day aids sleep.

Avoid spicy, heavy foods before bed.

Keep regular hours for sleep.

Purchase a comfortable, supportive mattress set. It's an investment in better health.

Have your kids stay overnight at Grandma's!

Next time you do make a mattress purchase, consider organic and eco-friendly. Fewer toxins can help you sleep more soundly!

Mattress Stores in Reno NV

2011-02-16T11:36:00.000-08:00

Avoid toxins and you won't need one of these!
What is the difference between our organic, eco-friendly mattress store and all other mattress retailers in the area? You can rest assured that we know what's in our mattress and other products. Since we're owner operated, we are very picky about what we allow in the door! No toxic flame retardant in the products we sell. It's too bad that other retailers appear to care only that they get your money. yes, we want to make a living, but not at the expense of your health.

We've done the homework and want clean, green sleep for you and your family.

What's out there? Mainstream manufacturers used PBDE's in flame retardant up until 2005. That is now banned, due to the toxins it releases. Now mainstream manufacturers have replaces PBDE's with Aramid fiber (found in Kevlar and tires), formaldehyde, brominated salts, borates, toluene, benzene and who know what else?! These are NOT consumer friendly substances. Think of the health and safety of you and your family members and go green when you make a change.

Products made with natural rubber latex, wool, organic cotton and plant-based foams are known to enhance natural sleep cycles.

Investment in Health

2011-02-15T13:04:00.000-08:00

What products have full warranties for 10 years or more? A new roof comes to mind AND a new mattress set.

To use something for 8-10 hours every day, to enjoy support and comfort while renewing each night is worth what? $1000 spent on a mattress translates to 27 cents a day over 10 years. An amazing bargain! What if the mattress set has a 20 year warranty? A whopping 14 cents a day investment. Not many products can make amazing claims like that!

Invest in a good quality sleep set...it makes sense for your wallet, as well as your health!

Organic cotton, natural rubber latex, plant-based memory foam and bamboo are healthy components to promote more restorative sleep! Avoid toxic flame retardants to alleviate more poisons in your personal environment. Buy Fair, Buy Green, Buy Local!

Fabric treatment means something

2011-01-29T16:32:00.000-08:00

As I've learned details about products from Magniflex, I'm more and more impressed. The plant material used is not prepared with chemicals. Magniflex actually pounds the plant material (ie linen or bamboo) to get it to the fiber state necessary to make cloth.This process is expensive and time-consuming, but makes a much cleaner and environmentally/consumer friendly end result.

Just think..would you rather be sleeping on materials treated with bleach and other toxic chemicals, or enjoy the healthy benefits of a fabric made in a more natural state?

Fabrics aren't dipped in sizing or other chemicals. Pure product to enhance healthy sleep!

What's new?

2011-01-27T14:08:00.000-08:00

Having just returned from the World Market in Las Vegas, I'm more convinced than ever that consumers must be aware of what's in their mattress. Ask questions....what is the flame retardant? Whatever the manufacturer chooses to use as flame retardant does not have to be listed on the law label. As a result, the public is still exposed to formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, arsenates and borates. These substances are known to contribute to bioaccumulating toxins found in our bloodstreams. Be sure to have the conversation with the retailer you choose to visit.

I was struck by the heavy chemical odors in some of the mattress showrooms. If they're not paying attention to your health, you need to be proactive and make cleaner choices. Luckily there are alternatives available!

Organic and eco friendly products provide great comfort, support and value for healthier sleep!

Toxins in mattresses

2011-01-21T11:29:00.000-08:00

http://www.macquirelatory.com/Toxic%20Mattress.htm

Above is an informative website regarding toxic mattresses. There are definitely choices to be made, as a consumer. Organic beds are the cleanest. Wool is used as a replacement for chemical flame retardant. Totally plant-based memory foam avoids petrochemcal foam found in most mattresses. Soy and castor oil based foams contain some petrochemical; the mattresses we carry with soy and castor oil foam do not offgas toluene, benzene, formaldehyde and have no boric acid.

Check our website for even for information.

let's talk about pillows

2011-01-20T18:19:00.000-08:00

A good way to start an healthier sleep environment is to invest in an organic pillow. No clouds of toxins and pesticides floating around your head and into your lungs!

Favorites at the Sleep Shop include organic cotton cover/wool, organic cotton cover/kapok, natural cotton cover/wool, granulated latex.

You can select which model is most comfortable for you. Remember your kids, too! While we try to provide healthy lifestyles with good food choices, fun activities and success at school, keep in mind that healing sleep directly affects your child's well-being. Children need 10-11 hours to renew and refresh. If our immune systems don't have to fight off toxins (formaldehyde, benzene etc) it makes sense that our overall performance will be enhanced.

Low Carbon Footprint

2011-01-18T16:30:00.000-08:00

For the past 3 years, the Sleep Shop has offered mattresses that can ship UPS! They are compressed at the factory, and come either to us or to you in a manageable box. Magniflex and Keetsa are the suppliers of eco-friendly beds that offer this amazing technology. The low carbon footprint is only part of the green bonus. No toxic offgas from formaldehyde, toluene, benzene or borates. A greener way to sleep on so many levels! Organic and eco-friendly sleep sets are known to enhance natural sleep cycles.

Chai Tea...for good health!

2010-11-27T13:19:00.000-08:00

My favorite Chai...
1/2 t fennel seeds
6 cardamom pods, crushed
6 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 T coriander seed, crushed
1 t black pepper, slightly crushed
1/2 oz decaf black tea
3 cloves
in a medium saucepan..add water to fill
simmer 20 minutes to an hour, strain into cup, add honey and soy or coconut creamer to taste.
Add to the spices and water daily, enjoy for 2 weeks!
Fennel is a mild diuretic; star anise aids digestion; cinnamon is an antioxidant and antimicrobial; cardamom aids digestion; coriander is a diuretic and aids digestion; black pepper is an antioxidant.

I sometimes add red pepper flakes to get circulation going! Slainte!

Selecting the right mattress is all about YOU

2010-08-11T16:05:00.000-07:00

Having been in mattress sales for 25 + years (yes, I'm old), I've considered what information can serve the consumer best.

Most commissioned sales people ARE all about the $$$. Some actually care about YOUR needs, but that's rare. Pushing floor models above all else (yes, they are discounted) means the salesperson will make $100-$300 on top of commission to move an older item. Yes, closeouts can be a good value, but if it's not the right mattress for you, any savings is negated. Be sure the level of comfort and support is appropriate for you...

If you notice a salesperson steering you over and over to a specific manufacturer, despite your positive response to a different product, be suspicious. Again, some companies give bigger "spiffs" (bonus money) for a particular brand or model.

When trying different beds, "turn off your brain" and let your body tell you what feels right.

No one but you (this includes salespeople, friends and "diagnostic testing" (a "pressure point finder")" can tell you what a mattress feels like!

As retailers, we all want to earn your business. With a reputable retailer, earning your business also includes having your best interests at heart.

Questions? Just call!

Buying a new mattress? Be informed!

2010-05-26T15:40:00.000-07:00

When a mattress retailer offers :
) 90 day comfort guarantee
) Mattress may be exchanged for something of equal or greater value within 60 days.10% handling fee + delivery fee or similar offers when purchasing a mattress set
BE ADVISED:

It is known to be common practice that many mattress retailers RE-BAG and send out to another customer returned mattresses but represent them as new, even if the mattress has been in another customers home for up to 100 days!
Do you really want you or a family member sleeping on a stranger's dead skin cells, dust mites, human or animal dander or even bed bugs?!
Unethical practices from "reputable" stores need to be addressed by the consumer. Ask the right questions to avoid being the victim!
Stay posted for more revelations.
Although it's no fun being the "bearer of bad news", we're willing to answer any questions regarding the purchase of your new mattress.